Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand the economic drivers, including GDP, external trade, consumption and leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence, underpinning consumer markets.
Although South Korea enjoys significant economic freedom, corruption amongst high-ranking officials is a blot on its political scene. Inflation is low and a trade deal could help exports, but the economy is slowing and foreign investment could be…
Although government finances are solid and monetary freedom rank high, the Solomon Islands suffers from pervasive corruption and low investment freedom. Economic performance is expected to be below peers over the near term. The population is young…
Singapore’s economic freedom is the best in the world, although civil liberties are restricted and corruption is on the rise. Economic momentum is slowing and the external sector is susceptible to global cyclical changes, but inflation is well…
Samoa is a politically stable country with a budget surplus. However, the large influence of the state and significant exposure to tourism could weigh on economic performance in the medium term. Although the country is young and growing, its…
Papua New Guinea faces considerable hurdles, marked by pervasive corruption and limited economic freedom. Country’s economy, heavily reliant on the uncertain global commodity market, is further strained by low productivity due to extensive…