Publications

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

Peru: Shifting Growth Dynamics

Following a decade of impressive growth propelled by high commodity prices, ample global liquidity and a credible macroeconomic policy framework, the

Nigeria: Larger Economy, Same Challenges

Nigeria is now the largest economy in Africa in nominal $ GDP following the rebasing of its national income accounts. The rebasing revealed a more div

Korea: Regaining Momentum

The economy turned up in 2013, but remains subdued by structural impediments such as over-reliance on exports, public sector inefficiencies, excessive

Weekly Insight: Hoping for More Support

Equity markets regain footing, helped by better U.S. data and hopes for Chinese policy stimulus Renewed interest in EM assets-but continued differenti

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