Publications

Chile: Controversial Reforms Take a Toll

January 22, 2015

Reforms that raise the corporate tax burden, strengthen unions' bargaining power, and increase political uncertainty have unsettled the business clima

Weekly Insight: Showtime for the ECB

January 22, 2015

China-Growth Momentum Remains Tepid Oil boon fuels EM monetary easing Ukraine-looking for more help iif_we

CMM Update: ECB Sovereign QE and Pari Passu-Clarification Needed

January 20, 2015

In the context of deflation in the Euro Area and a favorable opinion rendered by the Advocate General' of the European Court of Justice, it is likely

Iran Needs Agreement to Revive Economy

January 16, 2015

As negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 resumed recently, the stakes for Iran's economic future are high. Sanctions have inflicted heavy damage on I

Weekly Insight: January Surprises

January 15, 2015

New IIF Capital Flows Report projects continued weakness in flows to EMs in 2015 India'€”RBI makes its move Saudi budget riding out the o

South Africa: Some Light at the End of the Tunnel

January 14, 2015

South Africa has come through a difficult year that was blighted by extended industrial unrest at a time when the authorities were having to navigate

January 2015 Capital Flows to Emerging Markets

January 14, 2015

After a rough ride in 2014, we expect 2015 to be another stressful year for capital flows to emerging markets. We project total EM inflows to decline

Fed Exit and Emerging Market Crises

January 14, 2015

This note provides estimation details that complement analysis presented in our January 2015 EM Capital Flows Report (pages 11-13). We estimate a simp

December 2014 EM Coincident Indicator

January 13, 2015

Our emerging market coincident indicator (EMCI) fell back in December to 3.6%, suggesting that EM GDP growth in Q4 softened from its estimated 4.1% q/

Addressing SME Financing Impediments in Europe: A Review of Recent Initiatives

January 12, 2015

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of the European economy, were particularly vulnerable to the crisis in Europe due to their dep

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