SCB Economic Update
Libya, the sleeping oil giant, starts to stir
- Libya looks poised to reap the benefits of an end to its international diplomatic isolation. Gill James, Standard Chartered's Chief MESA economist, looks at the considerable opportunities, but also potential obstacles, for foreign investors.
- Tuesday, August 24 - 2004 at 10:38 |
Growth concerns in Africa's star economy
- Botswana has long been Africa's most stable economy. However recent data has disappointed. Razia Khan, Standard Chartered's Chief Africa Economist, looks at the outlook for the economy and currency.
- Thursday, August 19 - 2004 at 13:57 |
Oil Boils, Middle East Booms
- The Middle East economies are booming. Last year saw the strongest economic performance in a decade. This year will be even better. In our latest quarterly report on the Middle East's economies and markets, we explain why we expect growth in excess of 7% from the GCC and Iran and why even the region's non-oil producers are enjoying something of an economic renaissance.
- Monday, August 16 - 2004 at 12:38 |
The UAE's economy continues to fly high
- Economic prospects for the UAE remain robust, with little sign of a let up in the current boom. We discuss the immediate outlook for the UAE's economy and our forecasts for the future.
- Sunday, August 01 - 2004 at 19:50 |
The US's summer lethargy does not spell doom for the global recovery
- Recent US data has disappointed, confirming that the economy is going through a soft spot. Is this the beginning of the end of the US recovery or just a temporary blip? Below we examine the factors behind the slowdown and the implications for US and world growth.
- Sunday, July 18 - 2004 at 10:16 |
Egypt: New PM boosts reform hopes
- In a move that has rekindled local optimism about the prospects for economic reform, President Mubarak has appointed a pro business technocrat as Prime Minister. Daniel Hanna, Standard Chartered's Middle East economist, looks at the state of the economy the new PM inherits and the difficult policy decisions ahead.
- Wednesday, July 14 - 2004 at 11:12 |
India's Budget balances politics and prudence
- The Congress Party's first budget sent the appropriate signals to key stakeholders, balancing spending priorities with fiscal prudence, according to Helen Henton, Standard Chartered's Chief India Economist.
- Saturday, July 10 - 2004 at 11:10 |
Rates will continue to rise despite disappointing payrolls
- Friday's weaker than expected June US non-farm payrolls is unlikely to stop the FOMC from hiking interest rates when it meets again in August. Doug Smith, Standard Chartered's Chief US Economist, examines the implications.
- Sunday, July 04 - 2004 at 08:38 |
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