Standardised coverage and timely analysis of natural resources he...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis of natural resources helping you to understand the opportunities and risks commodities brings business and economies today.
The global energy crisis has had far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and entire economies, highlighting the importance of the global energy transition and boosting energy efficiency, while creating opportunities for innovation and…
Political opposition and civil liberties are restricted in Saudi Arabia, whilst its economic freedom continues to face challenges. The economy has performed strongly, but is set to slow down and reliance on oil remains high, although inflation is…
With a very low tax burden and reforms aimed at the business landscape, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) enjoys economic freedom, although the state’s grip on society continues. Oil production cuts will moderate economic growth in the short term, but…
Authoritarianism and corruption mar Iran’s economic freedom, which is repressed, but regional relations are improving. Sanctions are expected to continue to weigh heavily on the economy, which is exacerbating currency weakness and adding to…
Low taxation adds to Qatar’s economic freedom, but democracy is lacking and power is hereditary. Hydrocarbons are the mainstay of the economy, making the export base very undiversified, but inflation is falling and infrastructure is expected to be…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Iran covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Iraq covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Israel covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Kuwait covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Qatar covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in Saudi Arabia covers production and consumption trends in agricultural commodities, energy…
The commodities country overview provides comprehensive data on production, consumption and price trends on key commodities markets. The commodities overview in United Arab Emirates covers production and consumption trends in agricultural…
The global agriculture industry recorded moderate positive growth in 2022, mainly driven by high commodity prices and global food inflation. Climate change, natural disasters, rising labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism and…
The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
Although Jordan’s tax burden is relatively low, limited economic freedom hinders private sector progress and state finances are stressed. Economic recovery is continuing and inflation is very low, but the foreign investment climate faces challenges…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
Although Bahrain’s political system lacks freedoms and corruption remains pervasive, an extremely low tax burden raises economic freedom. Whilst inflation has again entered negative territory and economic development is moderating, the foreign…
Frequent government changes have led to political instability in Kuwait and corruption is pervasive, although state finances remain in rude health. A strong economic performance is due to high oil prices, as well as solid domestic demand, but…
The briefing examines how the cotton commodity performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of supply and production. The report also provides data and analysis on cotton price dynamics, as well as trends across key commodity consuming…