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Oil price will stay subdued globally in 2016

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INTERNATIONAL

The likelihood of a production-cutting deal between OPEC and non-OPEC producers has diminished, and the moderate rebound in prices at end-January has reversed. In 2016, demand…

China turmoil augurs badly for global markets

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INTERNATIONAL

China's financial turmoil and its impact on global markets.

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…

China's woes will hit South-east Asia's economies

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

China's currency depreciation and the effect on South-east Asian economies.

Cryptocurrency regulations will become more variable

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INTERNATIONAL

Cryptocurrency classification.

EMs will stay fragile despite improving sentiment

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INTERNATIONAL

The improvement in investor sentiment stems mainly from the stabilisation of oil prices and an easing of concerns about China's economy, lifting asset prices in emerging markets…

Angola mounting debt burden raises future default risk

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ANGOLA

The IMF's willingness to turn a blind eye may enable Angola to retain access to concessional finance over the next 18 months; however, Luanda needs a plan to address deferred…

Angola's renewed China dependence will bring more pain

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ANGOLA

However, China’s insistence on negotiating debt relief bilaterally and on a loan-by-loan basis will delay efforts to reschedule borrowing, jeopardising Angola’s debt…

Zambia faces default despite bondholders’ reprieve

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ZAMBIA

However, rather than reject Lusaka's proposal, a group of creditors abstained from the vote, forcing an adjournment until November 13. That date coincides with the end of Zambia’s…

Sanctions will increase risks for Russian economy

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RUSSIA

However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…