Economy
Kuwait
As we move towards the end of the year, the recovery is not particularly in evidence, in line with our view that the return to positive growth would be unspectacular. Banks in Kuwait...
2010-08-16Kuwait
BMI View: The economy will pick up in real terms in 2010, and then accelerate in 2011. However, even within this framework, the rate of job creation will be low, keeping consumer confidence...
2010-08-16Kuwait
BMI View: The technical picture suggests that the Kuwaiti dinar could appreciate against the US dollar, but we see no fundamental reason for such a policy shift, and have not adjusted...
2010-08-12Iraq
As we move towards the end of the year, Iraq looks no closer to forming a government, which is set to affect its economic progress, as investors become increasingly nervous in the run-up...
2010-08-10Iraq
BMI View: Inflation will remain below 5%, and the exchange rate will stay stable in the forecast
2010-08-09Iraq
BMI View: The authorities can look forward to a smaller deficit than anticipated, but this is not all good news: Iraq is struggling to authorise capital budgets, and many funds remain...
2010-08-09Iraq
BMI View: High oil prices have delivered a source of growth and revenue, but the failure to appoint a government will have serious implications for the economic outlook in Iraq.
2010-08-09Saudi Arabia
BMI View: The robust domestic demand picture in Saudi Arabia makes it one of our preferred growth stories in the MENA region. However, it also makes for a huge import bill, which would...
2010-07-29
