Publications

Weekly Insight: Can This Rally Be Spooked?

October 31, 2013

Only slightly curbed market enthusiasm U.S. economy failing to gain momentum so far and Fed stands pat ECB next week - on hold with an easing bias Eur

MENA: Arab Spring Countries Struggle, GCC Prospects Favorable

October 27, 2013

After nearly three years of political turmoil and uncertainty, the Arab Spring countries are yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Popular up

MENA: Arab Spring Countries Struggle, GCC Prospects Favorable

October 27, 2013

After nearly three years of political turmoil and uncertainty, the Arab Spring countries are yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Popular up

Weekly Insight: Return of the Punchbowl-Will the Buzz Last?

October 24, 2013

"Taper-delay rally" highlights the renewed search for yield U.S. outlook: fiscal battles and weaker job growth suggest no taper until 2014 Manufacturi

Challenges Facing EM Banks in a New Global Environment

October 24, 2013

This research note looks at banking systems in 10 leading Emerging Market economies, gauging their inner strengths and their ability to raise the capi

Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2013Q3

October 24, 2013

IIF's Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Index declined further in 2013Q3, indicating that overall bank lending conditions continued to tighten

Peru: Moving to Sustain Growth

October 23, 2013

Peru has weathered well the increased global financial volatility over the last few months. However, growth has softened below-trend under the weight

Egypt: An Easy Road Map, A Difficult Road Ahead

October 20, 2013

In the three months since the ouster of President Morsi, the military has clamped down hard on the Muslim Brotherhood, alienated the movement from the

The Euro Area Debt Crisis: What's Next?

October 12, 2013

Progress has been made at the national level reducing fiscal and external deficits, improving competitiveness and stabilizing activity. Progress has a

Restoring Financing and Growth to Europe's SMEs

October 10, 2013

SMEs in Europe have been hard hit by Europe's economic difficulties and have seen major declines in financing since 2008. To promote better understand

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