SCB Economic Update
Northern Gulf Outlook
- Economic prospects for the Northern Gulf countries of Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait are bright in 2004. High oil prices, repatriated investment and low interest rates boosted the economies in 2003 and those factors look set to continue over the next twelve months.
- Wednesday, April 21 - 2004 at 18:45 |
Saudi Arabia: on course for another good year
- Gill James, Standard Chartered's Chief economist for the Middle East and South Asia, argues that the scene is set for another good year in 2004 for the Kingdom.
- Saudi Arabia: Sunday, April 18 - 2004 at 14:59 |
Dubai real estate reflects regional boom, Part II
- In the second part of this series Daniel Hanna, Standard Chartered's Middle East economist, looked at Dubai's real estate boom. Here he examines its sustainability and the impact on Dubai and the UAE's economy.
- Thursday, April 15 - 2004 at 13:03 |
Dubai's real estate highlights regional boom, Part I
- In the first of a two part series, Daniel Hanna, Standard Chartered's Middle East economist, examines the factors behind the surge in construction and real estate activity in the Middle East and Dubai.
- Saturday, April 10 - 2004 at 14:57 |
Indian rupee rises into uncharted territory
- India's economy and currency continue to outperform. India's GDP surged 10.4% y/y in the period October-December 2003 and the INR has appreciated by an unprecedented 3.5% since March 18. Kishalaya Pathak, Standard Chartered's India Economist, examines the implications and explains why he expects further rupee strength.
- Sunday, April 04 - 2004 at 11:20 |
Payrolls and interest rates to dictate dollar direction
- We preview the key events for the week and what they mean for the currency markets. We expect the yen and Indian rupee to benefit but the euro may, temporarily, lose out due to interest rate cut speculation.
- Monday, March 29 - 2004 at 10:16 |
UK Budget: Strong and stable, the search is now on for sustainability
- Dr Gerard Lyons, Standard Chartered's Chief Economist, examines the implications of the UK Budget.
- Thursday, March 18 - 2004 at 12:14 |
The Fed makes a statement of fact, not policy
- As expected the US Federal Reserve left interest rates at 1%. We look at the implications and explain why US interest rates can still rise by the summer.
- Wednesday, March 17 - 2004 at 14:59
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