Publications

Nigeria: Robust Growth, High Yields Attract Foreign Investors

Robust growth, a sizable current account surplus that is anchoring a stable exchange rate, and high yields have attracted foreign investors to Nigeria

Peru: Prepared for Tougher Times

Terms of trade losses and higher U.S. Treasury yields have taken a toll on growth momentum. However, policy prudence in the years of the commodity boo

Brazil: Narrowing Policy Scope

Social protests have coincided with higher U.S. Treasury yields, increasing pressure on policymaking already struggling to revive growth and rein in i

Egypt: Once More in Transition

Egypt's second attempt at a transition to democratic rule has begun against a backdrop of serious social and political divisions and dire economic con

Korea: Coping with Global Financial Market Turmoil

Diminished sensitivity of the banking system to changes in global liquidity conditions has helped limit the impact of the latest bout of global financ

Spain: Risk Assessment Keys

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UAE: Economic Recovery Will Be Sustained

The current macroeconomic performance and near-term outlook remain favorable. Nonhydrocarbon real GDP growth is expected at 4.5% and the external and

2013 June Capital Flows to Emerging Market Economies

The environment for capital flows to emerging economies has worsened recently. Global risk aversion has surged amid concerns about the duration of ult

Ukraine: Adjustment Postponed, Risks Rise

Improved financing conditions have led the government to leave its macroeconomic policies unchanged, despite the deepening recession and excessively h

Thailand: Breather for the Baht

The sharp global market reversal over the past month is positive for the economy by taking the froth out of the financial markets. While pressure is o

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