Publications

Weekly Insight: Looking on the Brighter Side

October 23, 2014

Cautious optimism as Q3 earnings surprise on the upside Global business sentiment stabilizes in October Breathing room for EM assets Oil prices calmer

Peru: In a Soft Patch

October 21, 2014

Real GDP growth has slowed sharply this year due to terms of trade losses and an erosion of confidence. To support economic activity, the central bank

Weekly Insight: Return of the 'Fear Factor'

October 16, 2014

Falling prices and rising volatility in context Will Fed exit be delayed? Groundhog day for the global economy Asset managers highlight bond market ri

October 2014 Global Regulatory Update

October 15, 2014

This month's IIF Global Regulatory Update provides updates on current work streams in regulatory capital, liquidity, recovery and resolution, data req

MENA Region: Recovery Buffeted by Geopolitical Risks

October 8, 2014

The collapse of long-standing authoritarian regimes in important parts of the MENA region, coupled with weak institutional structures, has opened the

2014 PCG Report on Implementation of the Principles

October 7, 2014

The global economic and ﬁnancial environment over the past year has continued to be supportive of net private capital inﬂows to emerging markets and o...

September 2014 EM Coincident Indicator

October 7, 2014

Our EM coincident indicator (EMCI) rose modestly by 0.2pp in September and now indicates EM GDP growth of 4.1% q/q, saar, in Q3, up from 3.9% in Q2. T

Emerging Europe: Living With Geopolitical Tensions

October 7, 2014

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has caused the regional outlook to deteriorate substantially. The recession in Ukraine has deepened and sanctions imposed

Weekly Insight: Adjusting to Higher Volatility

October 2, 2014

More uncertainty, less conviction on market direction Saudi price cuts, ample supply weigh on oil prices ECB-Oiling the currency printing press Modi m

October 2014 Capital Flows to Emerging Market Economies

October 2, 2014

Capital flows to emerging markets have continued to be very choppy. Flows surged over the summer, particularly to Emerging Asia, but have dipped sharp

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