Search results

Politically divided Iraq faces a massive economic hit

Location:

IRAQ

The economic and social impact of COVID-19 -- and especially the crushing effect on global oil markets -- comes amid worsening US-Iran tensions. Internally, political deadlock and…

Money torrents will dominate global markets in 2015

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

Prospects for market trends in 2015.

Greater financial awareness aids post-crisis economics

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

The state of macroeconomics.

The central banks face an increasingly complex dilemma

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

With inflation lasting longer than expected, worries about the impact on banking may limit the scope for more rate hikes. Equally, a pause could undermine central banks'…

Even if politicians deal, Lebanon faces a bleak future

Location:

LEBANON

The audit and wider structural economic reforms are preconditions for urgently needed foreign aid. Economic conditions in Lebanon are still worsening, with power cuts, food…

Financial stability fears rise as ‘everything’ rallies

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

There are fears of a bubble reminiscent of the 1990s dot-com mania. The froth is most apparent in US stock markets, where retail traders are wielding increasing influence…

Jordanian stability will outface economic challenges

Location:

JORDAN

Activists had threatened more protests if progress were not achieved by that deadline. There have been no reforms as yet and a new draft income-tax law offered for public…

Mexico's weak GDP growth will outlast Pena Nieto

Location:

MEXICO

GDP growth shows no sign of improving in the short-term.

Monetary easing efficacy is decreasing globally

Location:

INTERNATIONAL

Efficacy of monetary policy at the zero lower bound.

Mexico debt dynamics accelerate, but are not worrying

Location:

MEXICO

The outlook for public debt in Mexico.