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Global, Regional and Local: 2004 has been a good year for Africa
Standard Chartered's Chief Economist, Gerard Lyons, assesses the current state of Africa's... Read full article »
Pakistan : Oil prices pose challenge to outlook
Soaring oil costs are already having a large impact on the Pakistani economy. Rising fuel prices,... Read full article »
India: Monsoons dominate growth outlook
A new government and a sell off in the Indian rupee has raised questions about the outlook for... Read full article »
China: Pausing for a breather
China's economy has arguably had more impact on global markets this year than any other. From oil... Read full article »
INR: Short-term pain, long-term gain
Negatives have accumulated for the INR in the near term but lower future oil prices, improved... Read full article »
Libya, the sleeping oil giant, starts to stir
Libya looks poised to reap the benefits of an end to its international diplomatic isolation. Gill... Read full article »
Growth concerns in Africa's star economy
Botswana has long been Africa's most stable economy. However recent data has disappointed. Razia... Read full article »
Oil Boils, Middle East Booms
The Middle East economies are booming. Last year saw the strongest economic performance in a... Read full article »
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.... Read full article »
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... Read full article »
Egypt: New PM boosts reform hopes
In a move that has rekindled local optimism about the prospects for economic reform, President... Read full article »
India's Budget balances politics and prudence
The Congress Party's first budget sent the appropriate signals to key stakeholders, balancing... Read full article »
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... Read full article »
Fed hikes as expected while strong data supports Asian currencies
The Fed raised interest rates by 25bps, as expected. The accompanying statement was relatively... Read full article »
Fed at leisure with measured policy
Whilst Wednesday's handover of sovereignty in Iraq is sure to cause market jitters, the Fed... Read full article »
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