Publications

Weekly Insight: Weighing the Options

Bias still towards risk, but investors looking for reassurance Speculation about ECB stimulus fuels Euro weakness Euro Area GDP disappoints in Q1 as c

Weekly Insight: Another Boost for Risk Appetite

Supportive backdrop for both bonds and equities"¦ "¦ although flows to high-yield bond funds come to a halt Manufacturing PMIs signal more divergence

Czech Republic: Long Delayed Recovery Gaining Momentum

Rebounding industrial production, exports and business sentiment suggest that the recovery has gained momentum this year. The near-term outlook has im

GCC: Strong Diversified Growth, Limited Risks

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states registered an average growth of 4.2% in 2013, down from 5.5% in 2012 due to a leveling off in hydroca

UAE: How Sustainable is the Run-up in Asset Prices?

The sharp increase in residential sales prices in the UAE has revived concerns that another real estate bubble could be emerging. The IIF's analysis s

Weekly Insight: Sizing Up Monetary Policy

Mature market equities hit new highs; eyes on Europe and the euro Being realistic about U.S. growth prospects Euro Area inflation remains low, but ECB

Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2014Q1

Bank lending conditions in emerging economies deteriorated in 2014Q1, as the overall IIF EM Bank Lending Conditions index dipped to its lowest level s

Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2014Q1

Bank lending conditions in emerging economies deteriorated in 2014Q1, as the overall IIF EM Bank Lending Conditions index dipped to its lowest level s

April 2014 Portfolio Flows Tracker

After a strong rebound in March, portfolio inflows to emerging markets moderated somewhat in April. Global investors are estimated to have brought $25

Weekly Insight: More Good News than Bad News?

Solid U.S. earnings season supports market sentiment, despite a degree of concern on valuation Flash PMIs signal brighter summer Elections in India- B

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