Economy

BMI View: We expect real GDP growth of 3.6% in 2005 and 3% in 2006. Strong real GDP growth in 2003 (3.3%) and 2004 (estimated at 5.2%) was largely driven by Jordan's role as a hub... 2005-09-13

BMI View: We have revised our medium-term growth forecast marginally downwards, reflecting the fact that domestic demand appears to be moderating, while lira strength and the continued... 2005-09-13

Reducing the huge public debt burden must be the new finance minister's first priority.

Privatisations brought the government US$1.09bn in revenue in FY04-05.

The central bank cut the lending rate by 100 basis points on September 1.

We have revised our growth forecasts downwards. BMI View: Slower domestic demand growth and export expansion are the key concerns.

We have modelled the impact of an oil price spike.

We forecast steady growth of 3.6% in 2005 and 3% in 2006. High oil prices and the loss of Saudi oil grants have forced the government to cut fuel subsidies to plug a growing budget... 2005-08-12

We anticipate 3.0% growth in 2005, rising to at least 3.6% in 2006, with upside risks from planned tax cuts and from the ongoing tourism recovery. Though the Bank of Israel kept the... 2005-08-12

The recent bomb attacks will have no impact on Turkey's economic prospects. However, while we believe that growth will remain strong in 2005, there are rising concerns that domestic... 2005-08-12