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Investment-grade rating will benefit Greece’s economy

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GREECE

This is the first investment-grade (IG) rating given to Athens by one of the ‘big three’ rating agencies since 2010. The upgrade reflects Greece’s strong post-pandemic economic…

Russian markets set for spell of poor performance

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RUSSIA

Russia's exclusion from international financial markets presents high risks to macroeconomic stability in the short and longer term. Sovereign rating downgrades to 'junk' indicate…

South Africa fragility to weigh on interest rate call

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa's upcoming credit rating and interest rate decisions.

Greek banks have shed bad debt but remain vulnerable

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GREECE

Stronger balance sheets will reduce systemic risk in the sector. Efficient financial intermediation by Greek banks is a vital requirement for achieving economic growth targets in…

Investment pledges could transform Egypt's economy

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EGYPT

Egypt's business climate.

Malaysia bank merger failure exacerbates future risks

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MALAYSIA

Malaysian banking outlook ahead of ASEAN financial integration.

Turkish lira faces fragility despite AKP victory

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TURKEY

However, serious concerns remain about the credibility of Turkey's Central Bank (CBRT), whose refusal to mount an interest rate defence of the lira accentuates the risks posed by…

The stimulus schemes will stress the financial system

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INTERNATIONAL

While the Federal Reserve (Fed) rejects negative interest rates, and instead considers yield-curve control, even the prospect of negative US rates is accentuating distortions in…

Vietnam’s Trong is unlikely to serve full third term

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VIETNAM

At its 13th National Congress in January-February 2021, the CPV elected Trong to serve a third term as party leader. Trong continues to oversee a campaign against corruption in…

Shifts elsewhere could build up Polish policy doubts

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POLAND

Poland's rating, therefore, remains at A2, despite persistent concerns about the policies of its one-year-old nationalist government, in particular, the threats to the…