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June 6, 2013

The economic slowdown, restrictions on IPOs and tougher regulations have curbed private equity activity. While the recent downswing will run its cours

May 30, 2013
Kuwait continues to generate record fiscal and current account surpluses, driven by the hydrocarbon sector. This in turn has led to larger increases i

May 29, 2013
Investor-friendly measures and greater global appetite have precipitated a surge in foreign purchases of domestic stocks and bonds. The economy will b

May 28, 2013
Following decades of an energy sector controlled by the state, we remain confident that the Peña Nieto administration will be able to secure politica

May 23, 2013
Slow growth, low inflation and weak external demand finally prompted the central bank to cut the policy rate after a seven-month hiatus. The latest mo

May 23, 2013
A low ratio of investment to GDP is weighing on trend growth. Despite lower interest rates, investors remain in a cautious, wait-and-see mode amid hei

May 22, 2013
The fiscal breakeven oil price increased further to $130/b in 2012, driven by a decline in hydrocarbon output and a large increase in public spending.

May 22, 2013
A new parliament that is less antagonistic toward the government has raised hopes for progress on the development plan. This will boost the nonhydroca

May 22, 2013
The recent data flow has been marked by two notable contrasts. First, GDP growth has disappointed in emerging markets, but not in mature economies. Se

May 21, 2013

The reinstatement of the ambitious railway investment program in mid-2012 after the crash of a high-speed passenger train and the resolution of public

May 15, 2013
High oil prices and an increase in production pushed the budget surplus up to an estimated 4.2% of GDP in 2012. Expenditure has risen sharply over the

May 10, 2013
An increase in oil and gas production and robust activity in the nonhydrocarbon sector pushed growth to an estimated 7.1% in 2012. The biggest challen

May 9, 2013
Although tarnished by opposition allegations of electoral irregularities, as well as the failure to secure a majority of the popular vote, the recent

May 8, 2013
President Nicolás Maduro faces the daunting task of addressing rapidly growing fiscal challenges while avoiding political upheaval stemming from the

May 1, 2013
Nonhydrocarbon growth remained strong, supported by government spending. Hydrocarbon output is expected to continue declining at least until 2015. Str

April 30, 2013
The Institute of International Finance (IIF) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Enhanced Prudential Standards and Early Remediation Requiremen...

April 30, 2013
The return to trend growth and supportive policies leave the Barisan Nasional (BN) government of Prime Minister Najib Razak well placed to win the clo

April 29, 2013
Broad political consensus has enabled President Enrique Peña Nieto to make substantial and rapid progress on reform implementation, auguring higher t

April 26, 2013
Subdued domestic demand, falling commodity prices and improving agricultural supply are contributing to a decline in the high inflation rate. The cent

April 25, 2013
The latest survey, conducted by the IIF between March 12 and April 16, 2013, pointed to continued overall improvement in bank lending conditions in 20
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