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Saudi Arabia: Facing the Challenge of Low Oil Prices

The Saudi government has unveiled a sweeping economic plan of structural and fiscal reforms. The plan aims to reduce the Kingdom's dependence on oil,

Ukraine: Reforms Needed

The IMF is likely to finally disburse the third tranche of its program in July or August, almost a year later t

Brazil: Shifting Course

Key provisions to reduce fiscal rigidity and limit spending are being endorsed. The policy adjustment, however, is beset by political r

IIF Flows Alert: EM Flows Surge Ends After Two Weeks

The surge in portfolio flows to emerging markets that began on June 2 and gained further momentum after Janet Yellen's June 6 speech came to an en

IIF Dispatch: Update on Nigeria

With the economy sliding into recession and inflation surging, the Central Bank of Nigeria announced plans to abandon its fixed exchange rate policy a

IIF Dispatch: Update on Egypt

Annual core inflation accelerated to 12.2% in May, up from 9.5% in April. Food prices have also been rising at a rapid pace for several years (Chart 1

Weekly Insight: Summer Storm

1.' Rush for safe havens as Brexit vote looms : A week is a long time in financial markets as well as politics.' An abrupt swing towards a LEAVE vot

May 2016 EM Growth Tracker

OIL REBOUND GIVES BOOST TO EM GROWTH After modest improvements in March and April, our EM Growth Tracker points to a large upswing in May. Our tracki

Emerging Market Debt Monitor - June 2016

Rising debt levels in emerging markets continue to represent a significant concern amid signs of declining credit quality, weaker corporate profitabi

IIF Dispatch: Rising Brexit Risk

A PERFECT STORM FOR MARKETS? Global equities slumped again today, with major government bond yields dropping to new record lows; further yen strength

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