Algeria

We are maintaining our exchange rate forecasts for Algeria, which anticipate a year-end rate of DZD71.00/US$. The dinar was trading at DZD72.52/US$ at the time of writing, and has... 2009-06-29

Recent trade data supports our view that Algeria's current account surplus will be considerably smaller this year. With the export sector almost entirely reliant on hydrocarbons,... 2009-06-29

Recent attacks prove that terrorism remains a significant threat in Algeria. A major build-up of military personnel could see the conflict intensify, although we do not anticipate... 2009-06-25

An upward revision of our 2009 oil price forecasts has partly counteracted lower anticipated output in Algeria, due to OPEC quotas. We examine recent developments in the sector and... 2009-06-01

After her defeat in the presidential polls, the leader of the Workers' Party Louisa Hanoune has called for the Algerian parliament to be disbanded. Hanoune claims that in light of... 2009-05-29

In light of recent strength in the oil market and the apparent return of some risk appetite in the financial markets, we have once again raised our 2009 average price forecast for... 2009-05-29

The re-election of Abdelaziz Bouteflika as president of Algeria passed without any major surprises: as expected, Bouteflika won a landslide, with more than 90% of the popular vote,... 2009-05-05