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40% probability of a small (3-5%) AED reval in 2007
The GCC central bank governors's meeting next week is a key focus. While we expect no immediate... Read full article »
Outlook 2007: From Great to Good
The outlook for 2007 remains positive. However, growth rates are likely to slow from their... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: Reform continues
1) Strong economic performance in 2006. 2) Investments to drive growth going forward. 3) Some... Read full article »
Iran: Troubling times ahead for the economy
1) Macroeconomic management continues to deteriorate. 2) Economic expansion is being driven by... Read full article »
What if this time isn't different?
In May, we wrote about why we believe this time is different compared to the 1970s/1980s boom-to-... Read full article »
Syria - Some positive signs amidst daunting challenges
1) There have been positive developments on the economic and reform fronts 2) Stronger growth... Read full article »
Qatar - The boom continues
- Economic expansion remains buoyant - Diversification (internally and externally) supports... Read full article »
Egypt - External soars
- Strong external performance feeding into the domestic economy - The government is forging... Read full article »
Dubai Property: The brow of the hill
Concerns about property bubbles abound around the world. Dubai is no exception. In recent years,... Read full article »
Lebanon: Rebuilding all over again
1) The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel remains fragile and a key area of risk going... Read full article »
Structural problems dampen Algeria's oil bonanza
1) Algeria has repaid nearly 90% of its Paris Club debt ahead of schedule. 2) Strong FX reserves... Read full article »
Dissecting Inflation
Inflationary pressures in the GCC have been increasing. To gain a better understanding of the... Read full article »
Afghanistan: The long road ahead
1) The economy is performing well in the backdrop of significant reforms. 2) However, there... Read full article »
Are you really hedged?
GCC currency pegs are increasingly coming under scrutiny. This has significant implications for... Read full article »
Oman: Hydrocarbon sector to drive growth
1) Economic performance to remain robust. 2) The outlook will be supported by increased LNG... Read full article »
