Iran
Economy
Russia and China are defending their ties with Iran as both face rising pressure from the US to impose further economic sanctions. One of Iran's nuclear power plants is on schedule...
2010-08-24Political Risk
BMI View: Domestic stability remains broadly in place, in spite of the ongoing economic difficulties. For now, the most significant threats emanate from abroad (namely Iran). The coming...
2010-08-16Economy
Plans to increase sales taxes by up to 70% have been hastily withdrawn by the Iranian government following ongoing strikes by Tehran's bazaar - usually considered a crucial support...
2010-07-23Economy
The economic risks facing Iran are more threatening in the short to medium term than the political ones, and one very good reason for optimism over the long term is that Iran simply...
2010-07-15Economy
High oil prices will support export revenues over the forecast period, although they will also push up the cost of imported fuel products. The impact of sanctions remains to be seen,...
2010-07-12Economy
The introduction of Tehran's subsidy reduction plan from September this year is likely to push CPI back into double digits, where we see it remaining throughout the forecast period....
2010-07-12Political Risk
New sanctions certainly 'up' the pressure on Iran, and will make it harder for the Islamic Republic to access energy supplies and financial support. That said, the sanctions are far...
2010-07-12Economy
BMI View: We believe that planned bond issuances by Iran's Mellat bank worth EUR250mn will be successful. That said, the ultimate aim of the capital raising, to develop the country's...
2010-06-07
