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The threat of an outright conflict between Iran and Israel is at its highest point since the war in Gaza began. A full-blown war would not only have major repercussions for Iran’s own economy, but the spillovers into oil markets could have a significant …
4th April 2024
CEO visits underscore China’s continued appeal President Xi held a rare, highly-publicised meeting in Beijing with a visiting US business delegation this week. The optimistic take is that, facing economic weakness and collapsing FDI, China’s leadership is …
28th March 2024
Egypt needs enhanced IMF deal urgently Egypt’s foreign currency woes remained in the spotlight this week, highlighting the importance of getting an enhanced IMF deal over the line in order to avoid a disorderly balance of payments crisis. This week …
18th January 2024
Egypt tightening the purse strings as IMF deal nears In Egypt, 2024 started off with a raft of price hikes as officials seek to tighten fiscal policy and warm relations with the IMF ahead of an anticipated enhancement of the current deal. The increases …
4th January 2024
Tensions within OPEC+ rise as threat of cut looms OPEC+ was meant to be in the spotlight this weekend but, in a surprise move, the meeting has been delayed until Thursday. The slide in oil prices and the Israel-Hamas conflict suggest that output quotas …
23rd November 2023
Massa vs. Milei – the final round The final round of Argentina’s drawn-out presidential election process takes place on Sunday, pitching left-wing Peronist and current Economy Minister Sergio Massa against right-wing libertarian Javier Milei. The result …
17th November 2023
