EM Meta-Forecast: Q2 2025
Emerging markets got off to a strong start this year but trade volatility will have a profound impact on their prospects for the rest of 2025
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IMF raises outlook as global economy looks to avoid recession
The IMF upgraded its outlook for the year on Monday, saying that it still expects the global economy to slow,
Growth stalls in Africa’s largest economiesÂ
Domestic political and economic headwinds are expected to threaten growth in South Africa and Nigeria this year, according to a
Pakistan seeks bailout as economic crisis builds
An IMF delegation arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, with the country hoping to unlock a $1.1 billion disbursement that
Southeast Asia prepares for resurgent Chinese tourism
As China relaxes its Covid-19 restrictions, Southeast Asian economies are preparing for an influx of tourists. Before the pandemic, Chinese
Saudi Arabia pushes to grow tourism sectorÂ
Saudi Arabia’s effort to diversify its economy got a boost last year with a near-100% surge in tourism revenue,
Politics weighs on growth as Peruvian protests halt key sectorsÂ
Political upheaval in Peru is battering industries that have long powered one of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies. While prior
Russia and Iran integrate banking systems to avoid Western sanctions
Iran and Russia have connected their interbank communication and transfer systems to help boost trade and financial transactions, a senior
Referendum losses undermine Lasso’s administration in Ecuador
Ecuador’s center-right President Guillermo Lasso has suffered a major loss in a constitutional referendum and mayoral contests, resulting in
Emerging Europe Weekly, 2023.2.18
By FMN Team Destabilization plot thickens in Moldova with a new government and regional interest. In the wake of the
Macro instability scares investors from West Africa’s largest markets
Political and economic instability are pushing equity investors away from West Africa’s largest economies according to data from The
Start-up culture flourishes in VietnamÂ
The number of start-ups in Vietnam has nearly doubled since the start of the pandemic, according to a report by
Zambian chafes at delay in debt restructuring
Zambia’s finance minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, has criticized delays in the debt restructuring process, the FT reports. The criticism comes