Publications

Sub-Saharan Africa: Reforms Needed For Higher Growth

November 10, 2013

With the exception of South Africa, global financial market volatility over the past few years has had little effect on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Sub-Saharan Africa: Reforms Needed For Higher Growth

November 10, 2013

With the exception of South Africa, global financial market volatility over the past few years has had little effect on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Weekly Insight: ECB Takes Action

November 7, 2013

ECB cuts rates by 25bp - how much more ammunition do they have? Incoming real activity data for the Euro Area remained broadly positive U.S. Q3 GDP -

Chile: Standing at a Turning Point

November 6, 2013

Chile stands at a turning point as it goes into presidential elections on November 17, 2013. Well-designed policies to address income inequality could

Indonesia: External Pressures- Induced Adjustment Underway

November 5, 2013

The limitations of dependence on commodity exports and domestic credit growth were evident in acute external pressures over the summer, exacerbated by

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

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