Sharp drop in global trade volumes, driven mainly by emerging markets' Warning bell on global stocks as defensives outperform cyclicals' FX-denominate
Higher oil prices have raised inflationary pressures, given the weight of fuel and energy in the CPI baskets. They have also aggravated current accoun
The recent RMB devaluation is raising fears a currency war is imminent. RMB declines have undone strength from early 2018, a natural up and down. But
The July Insurance Update provides targeted updates on IIF insurance activities and events, and highlights relevant IIF publications or related regula
The Institute of International Finance ("IIF") welcomes the continued efforts of the organization for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ("PEC") in pro
Analysts weigh current growth signals against the potential impact of tariffs' Dollar strength prompts a rethink across asset prices What next for com
Welcome back to another edition of Sticky Notes, the IIF's review of this week's events in international economics and politics. If you would like to
A distinction is often made between hot money and more stable capital flows. We examine which non-resident capital flows to EM look most like hot mone
Many emerging markets have sold off sharply this year, and a hawkish shift from the Fed could add fuel to the fire. We examine Fed policy through t
The IIF and GFMA recently jointly filed a response to a FSB consultation on recommendations for consistent national reporting of data on the use of co
Why has there not been a more pronounced rise in inflation, "¦ given that standard indicators of slack point to a tight economy? One possibility is th