SCB Economic Update
Budget: India on the growth path
- India unveiled its annual budget on Monday. We believe the budget achieved a fine balance between higher spending needs and the objective of boosting growth. Shuchita Mehta assesses the market implications.
- Tuesday, March 01 - 2005 at 10:50 |
Philippines: Moodys delivers a harsh verdict
- A two notch downgrade from Moodys seems severe given recent positive developments on the fiscal front. We expect improved investor sentiment to help stabilise markets quickly but progress on fiscal reforms must stay intact.
- Sunday, February 20 - 2005 at 10:45 |
Greenspan key for dollar and interest rates outlook
- The key event this week will be the Congressional testimony by Fed Chairman Greenspan. The focus is likely to be on the high-profile policy issues of fiscal restraint, social security reform, and the USD/trade deficit outlook.
- Tuesday, February 15 - 2005 at 12:09 |
Jordan: Improving prospects
- Jordan's economy is reaping the benefits of an improved geopolitical backdrop and several years of structural reform. Daniel Hanna explains why he expects Jordan to be among the best performing MidEast economies in 2004 and 2005.
- Monday, January 17 - 2005 at 09:27
The China growth story to 2020
- China dominated the markets in 2004, whether it was the impact of its insatiable demand on oil or speculation about its currency peg. Its influence is set to grow even further. Standard Chartered's Senior China Economist, Stephen Green, looks out to 2020.
- Friday, January 14 - 2005 at 12:12 |
Saudi/Bahrain trade dispute intensifies
- Saudi Arabia has threatened to impose unilateral tariffs on duty-free US goods that enter through Bahrain. We look at the implications for regional trade and future GCC integration.
- Sunday, January 09 - 2005 at 11:59 |
The Other Side of USD Weakness
- The weakness in the US dollar has already sprung some surprises in 2005. Kuwait announced a revaluation in the value of its currency against the US dollar, whilst the Egyptian pound is amongst the best performing currencies so far this year.
- Tuesday, January 04 - 2005 at 07:11 |
Economic Impact of Asian Tsunami Tragedy
- The tsunami disaster that hit large parts of Asia is a massive humanitarian tragedy. Gerard Lyons and Gavin Redknap assess the direct and indirect economic consequences for the region.
- Thursday, December 30 - 2004 at 17:32 |
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