Publications

October 2017 Capital Flows to Emerging Markets

October 3, 2017

Non-resident capital flows to EMs are projected to rise to $1.1 trillion in 2017 and $1.2 trillion in 2018. China resident outflows have slowed sharpl

Korea: Economy Supported by Policy Revamp

October 3, 2017

President Moon's ambitious agenda is focused on achieving sustainable growth of 3% a year by addressing structural challenges, including lifting wages

Economic Views: Weaker Currencies Boost Export Volumes in Emerging Europe

October 2, 2017

Changes in export volumes in Emerging Europe are much more responsive to external demand conditions than to exchange rate movements in the short-run.'

IIF Flows Alert: Shift into Reverse

October 2, 2017

Our daily flows measure has dropped to its lowest level since the U.S. election in November With the markets repricing for a U.S. rate hike in Decembe

Algeria: Adjusting to Low Oil Prices

September 29, 2017

The sizeable fiscal consolidation underway should put the fiscal positions on a more sustainable footing. Non-hydrocarbon growth will decelerate on th

Economic Views: Brazil - Low Inflation Here to Stay?

September 29, 2017

Inflation fell to its lowest level since 1999 driven by lower food, dwellings, and transport contributions. Using a bottom-up approach, we found incre

Kuwait: Resilient to Low Oil Prices

September 29, 2017

Kuwait is well placed to withstand low oil prices given its low debt and enormous financial buffers, which allow the authorities to pursue gradual fis

Weekly Insight: Greenback comeback?

September 28, 2017

"¢ Looking for a market shakeup' "¢ Yield curve steepening in prospect "¢ Stocks bubble on, oil set to play catch-up "¢ Banks-time to rise and shine?

September 2017 Global Economic Monitor: A Rising Tide Lifting Growth

September 27, 2017

Global growth has picked up in 2017 as we expected, with a synchronized recovery underway. We think the outlook for 2018 now looks firmer than in Apri

India: Changing Course

September 27, 2017

Economy hit by the demonetization and GST shocks, along with weak private investment. While temporary adverse factors should wane, the government inte

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