Iran

Underpinned by expansionary fiscal policy, the Iranian economy looks set to exhibit strong growth over the forecast period, registering economic expansion of 5.3% this year. However,... 2007-09-04

The recent move to cut fuel subsidies and ration gasoline in Iran is damaging to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad but could portend increasing volatility in the foreign policy domain.... 2007-07-10

Underpinned by expansionary fiscal policy, the Iranian economy looks set to exhibit strong growth over the forecast period, registering economic expansion of 5.5% this year. However,... 2007-07-03

BMI View: Strengthening relations between China and the Middle East look set to remain mutually beneficial, offering new opportunities in terms of investment and trade.

While uncertainty remains the order of the day, the domestic and international conjuncture has changed for Iran and as a result we maintain our view that this will result in a more... 2007-06-20

The May 28 talks between the US and Iran on the subject of Iraq were momentous, after 28 years of virtual diplomatic silence, and important as an ice-breaker, though a 'grand bargain'... 2007-06-20

Underpinned by expansionary fiscal policy, the Iranian economy looks set to exhibit strong growth over the forecast period, registering economic expansion of 5.5% this year. However,... 2007-06-06

The May 28 meeting between Iran and the US to discuss Iraq was a momentous moment considering that the two sides have not had a formally acknowledged face-to-face meeting since the... 2007-06-06

The interest rate cuts ordered by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in May is akin to adding fuel to a raging fire and have led us to revise our inflation forecast up to 20.0%... 2007-06-01

Underpinned by expansionary fiscal policy, the Iranian economy looks set to grow robustly over the forecast period, registering economic expansion of 5.5% this year. However, political... 2007-05-10