The smallest economy in the Gulf is looking to build on closer US ties and a steady rise in FDI
John Everington discusses how Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso’s withdrawal will impact the West African economic bloc
How influential are the body’s grey and black lists for the international banking industry?
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical headwinds, Europe’s banks have proved remarkably resilient so far. How long can it last?
GDP growth is strong, but public debt levels high. Yet, it is corporate debt levels which may be the issue
The outlook is bolstered by a growing export market, the return of tourism and a recovering property sector
Mobile wallet providers are offering alternative products beyond simple payment services to help shield against the impact of inflation
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s economies will suffer following their withdrawal from the economic bloc, and are a blow to attempts to contain Islamist violence in the Sahel region
With growth outpacing that of regular sukuk, sustainable issuances may increasingly attract interest from agnostic liquidity pools elsewhere
China’s embattled property developer is to wind down operations, raising more questions on how the country’s struggling construction sector will continue
The geopolitical and economic outlook for Asia was discussed at an event hosted by UK think-tank Asia House
Disruptions to shipping represent a severe blow to regional economies and beyond
Solving geopolitical conflicts in “one day”, a tariff bonanza and wanton environmental deregulation could be on the cards
Economist Tomasz Wieladek examines the data
GDP growth has not kept pace with population increases, warns the World Bank, with economic development squeezed by high debt levels.
Trade costs are expected to rise as political proximity increasingly trumps commercial convenience for the US and China.
Small-scale solar deployments have been instrumental in improving energy access and security across the continent. Consolidation in the market is set to attract increased attention from mainstream investors.
The Dominican Republic registered one of the best growth rates for Latin America and the Caribbean’s larger economies in 2022, and, while 2023’s will be lower, the country has strong macroeconomic fundamentals and a diversified economy.
The banking system is solid but credit penetration is still low.
Uruguay’s central bank implemented an inflation-targeting regime in 2020 aiming to break the decades-long history of high inflation.