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Egypt: FX policy key to attracting foreign investment
Egypt's economy appears to have turned the corner. Exports are booming and growth may exceed 5%... Read full article »
Geopolitics and tight supply to keep oil prices high
Despite OPEC's decision to increase production quotas, oil prices are unlikely to fall far. Helen... Read full article »
How will India fund "reforms with a human face"?
Helen Henton, Standard Chartered's Chief India Economist, examines the new government's Common... Read full article »
Rate expectations buy time for USD
The US dollar is making a strong comeback. Yet, it would be premature to be overly bullish.... Read full article »
US Fed to hike in summer: prepare for higher rates in the Middle East
The April US Labour report and the most recent FOMC statement set the scene for a hike in US... Read full article »
Iran: Election suggests new beginnings
Gill James, Standard Chartered's Chief Middle East Economist, discusses Iran's economic outlook... Read full article »
Northern Gulf Outlook
Economic prospects for the Northern Gulf countries of Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait are bright in... Read full article »
Saudi Arabia: on course for another good year
Gill James, Standard Chartered's Chief economist for the Middle East and South Asia, argues that... Read full article »
Dubai real estate reflects regional boom, Part II
In the second part of this series Daniel Hanna, Standard Chartered's Middle East economist,... Read full article »
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,... Read full article »
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... Read full article »
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... Read full article »
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. Read full article »
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... Read full article »
Interest rates dominate this week
The US Fed meet this week. No move on interest rates is expected and the statement should be... Read full article »
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