Tag: Global Economy
Global Inflation Likely to Remain Subdued
A swinging global inflation pendulum?
Weighting inflation risks
There is speculation that, at core, markets are reacting to shifting inflation risks. Stabilizing commodity prices, firming DM...
Why infrastructure is key to a stable Middle East
In the midst of rising conflict in the Middle East and slowing global demand, entrepreneurs and companies alike are transforming their countries' economies and...
GCC economies to witness growing significance of the Chinese Yuan
· GCC to witness more Chinese Yuan transactions in trade and investments
· A low oil price and strengthening US Dollar scenario could be a...
Recession Receding: Global Consumers More Optimistic Than in 2014
Though consumer confidence scores saw a slowdown between the third and fourth quarters of 2014, people are still finding reasons to see the glass...
Dubai Ranked 5th in Economic Performance Worldwide
Which cities have the best economics in the world – New York, London, Tokyo, Bangkok or Sao Paulo? In fact, cities in the developing...
IMF cuts global growth outlook for 2015
The International Monetary Fund lowered by 0.3 percentage points its forecast for global economic growth in 2015. The organization called for governments and central...
Global Risks 2015
The biggest threat to the stability of the world in the next 10 years comes from the risk of international conflict.
Interstate conflict with regional...
2015 Market Outlook: Bull Market Slows to a Jog
Bullish on Stocks, Dollar, Volatility and Real Estate Opportunities to Be Found in Commodities and Emerging Markets
BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research today released its...
New Signs of Global Slowdown
Economic growth prospects are flagging across Europe, Japan and big emerging markets such as India, a turn that presents fresh challenges to other relatively...
Global Business Confidence Slumps
According to a survey of business executives released Sunday, global business confidence slumped in the third quarter of 2014. A global survey conducted by Markit...
IMF – GCC Economies Top Performers, But Reforms are Necessary
According to the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, GCC countries are among the top performing economies in the world...
IMF – China Surpassed US to Become World’s Largest Economy
Despite the many forecasts claiming that China is not likely to overtake the United States and become the largest economy in the world in...
The World Still Pessimistic about Economic Growth
Almost six years after the global recession, economies are on a slow path to recovery, but public opinions show dissatisfaction. A new survey found...
UAE Up Seven Places On Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015
Global Growth at Risk from Slow Reform Progress
The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015 finds insufficient progress in adopting and implementing structural reforms necessary for long-term...
UAE More Stable than China, Russia and Turkey
The United Arab Emirates is the 35th most stable nation in the world. A new index has listed the country as a more stable...
Time to step out of the shadow of the Great Financial...
A new policy compass is needed to help the global economy step out of the shadow of the Great Financial Crisis, writes the Bank...
Global Economy Outlook “Cautiously Optimistic”, Financial Leaders Say
Despite the recovery, risks are present and 2014 may be a year of volatility
The agenda for 2014 is to complete financial reform
The outlook for...
Global Growth on the Rise but Risks Remain, Predicts IMF
IMF projects global growth at 3.7 percent in 2014, rising to 3.9 percent in 2015
Growth pickup stronger in advanced economies; higher external demand to...