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Evergrande turmoil to worry, not wreck, global markets

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INTERNATIONAL

Evergrande's troubles have increased concern about China's all-important housing market, as Beijing seems intent on reducing excessive leverage in the real-estate sector. Global…

Many factors will restrict Russia’s recovery in 2023

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RUSSIA

This turnout was a far milder contraction than the many assessments made at the outset of the invasion of Ukraine of its likely impact on the Russian economy. It prompted a public…

'Brexit' will most affect Anglophone Africa

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AFRICA

Effects of the UK decision to leave the EU on African states.

Brexit vote will keep global markets volatile

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INTERNATIONAL

The UK vote on June 23 to leave the EU ('Brexit') startled global financial players, putting pressure on leading central banks to stabilise markets and keep bank funding flowing…

China and 'Grexit' risks weigh on EMs globally

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INTERNATIONAL

This month, 3 trillion dollars had been wiped off the value of all listed companies since a seven-year high on June 12, undermining confidence in the government's ability to steer…

Balkan banks will raise Greek contagion fears

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EUROPE

The loan let Greece make a scheduled payment to the ECB and settle arrears to the IMF. It is part of the agreement in principle with Greece's international lenders for a third…

EU/UK financial trading risks need close monitoring

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EU/UK

Hedge funds are systemically important participants in financial markets and their preference for leverage amplifies their impact, especially when interest rate changes prompt…

Russia spillover, low oil price will challenge Astana

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KAZAKHSTAN

The slowing down of Kazakhstan's economy continues against a background of slow global growth, the turbulent economic situation in Russia and low oil prices. Lower-than-projected…

Illicit gun, drug and cigarette markets are thriving

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INTERNATIONAL

The outlook for illicit markets.

Import obstacles will slow Argentine economic rebound

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ARGENTINA

In January, the Central Bank of Argentina restricted access to the official exchange market for imports of some luxury goods, while the government asked companies to present their…