Economy, Finance and Trade

Bolivia’s economy is one of the faster growing in the region. Household spending will provide support, whilst new mining projects will drive fixed investment. Growth also benefits from new ethanol projects. The main risks to the outlook are related ...

As the world’s largest economy and consumer market, the USA continues to display its strength and appeal to investors. Indeed, foreign investment inflows are the highest globally. A significant reduction in the corporate tax rate is likely to make ...

The United Kingdom’s (UK) economic growth dropped in 2016 and 2017, due to higher inflation that is adversely impacting consumption levels. Average annual real GDP growth will further moderate over 2018-2023. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows ...

Understanding the structure and health of an economy are important for decision-making within an existing operating environment as well as for expansion strategies. Real GDP growth, inflation and exchange rate fluctuations will directly impact ...

Cameroon will experience strong growth in 2019, Growth will be driven by consumer spending, stimulated by low inflation and increased agricultural output, whilst the external sector will benefit from greater oil and gas exports as new projects come ...

The economy will continue to grow at a steady pace in 2019. Consumer spending and a double-digit gain in exports provide most of the support. Public investment in infrastructure is also on the rise. However, private investment is likely to remain ...

Growth in the Japanese economy will be lacklustre in 2019. Activities related to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be the main driver. However, private consumption remains weak and the consumption tax increase could lead to volatility in private ...

Kiribati is one of the world’s poorest countries. The economy is growing at a moderate pace. Strong gains in fishing revenues drive the economy and have improved the fiscal position. However, Kiribati is limited by a shortage of skilled workers and a...

Martinique has struggled in recent years. The economy grew by 0.2% in 2017 and growth was just 0.1% in 2018. The French government provides substantial financial assistance. Tourism is the main source of foreign exchange and has great potential. The ...

In 2019, moderate growth will be underpinned by a recovery in the hydrocarbon output and still robust growth of the non-hydrocarbon sector. The projected non-hydrocarbon growth reflects the lingering multiplier effects of sustained increases in ...

The economy will lose some momentum in 2019. Modest wage increases, sagging house prices and global uncertainties are encouraging households to save. Following house price declines, residential investment is falling steeply. Declining business ...

The economy will improve in 2019. Buoyant domestic demand will lead the economic growth this year, with strong private consumption, spurred on by a tightening labour market and strong investment activity growth providing support. However, there will ...

The economy will again experience moderate growth in 2019. Growth will be driven by investment, which is recovering after a downturn. Now the name change has been settled, the political scene should calm down, attracting greater FDI and business ...

High productivity levels and a well-developed financial services sector have helped Singapore prosper. Its very open economy appeals to investors, who benefit greatly from a regulatory landscape that is conducive to businesses. However, its openness ...

China’s influence over the global economy continues to expand, which means that any slowdown in economic growth could have far-reaching effects on trading partners. The country is attracting foreign investment, but its indebted public sector risks ...

India has been one of the fastest-growing large economies globally in recent years, thanks to steady gains in consumption, a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, and relatively lower oil prices. The outlook for the Indian economy is ...

The economy will grow at a healthy pace in 2019. Private consumption will provide crucial support. Strong tourist inflows, recent business-friendly reforms and healthy activity in the automotive and mining sectors will also drive growth. However, ...

The economy will grow at a healthy pace in 2019. The composition of growth has shifted from domestic demand towards exports – driven almost exclusively by Chinese demand for natural gas - due to reduced imports and lower government investment and ...

South Africa’s economy will improve in 2019. Private consumption will expand on the back of moderate increases in real wages and disposable household income. Investment should pick up as confidence recovers. Exports will grow at a lower rate than in ...

Corruption and economic mismanagement severely dented Brazil’s output, leading to a prolonged recession, from which the country is now emerging. Political uncertainty will continue to dampen confidence, but austerity measures could help revive ...