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.
In 2023, New Zealand’s economy underperformed, with GDP growth of 0.7%, despite a slight increase in private and public spending. The country is predicted to see a moderate economic upturn in 2024, with projected GDP growth of 1.0%, and a CAGR of…
In 2023, the Philippines’ real GDP growth slowed to 5.2%, but still surpassed the Asia Pacific average, driven by robust domestic consumption. The economy is projected to accelerate in 2024, with a forecast compound annual growth rate of 6.1% over…
In 2023, Sri Lanka’s economy contracted by 2.0%, despite an IMF bailout. GDP per capita remained notably lower than the Asia Pacific average, owing to high unemployment. Furthermore, inflation declined due to lower commodity prices and stricter…
The report examines the economic landscape of El Salvador and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…
The report examines the economic landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government…
Lack of economic diversification, soaring unemployment, and a persistently high inflation rate cloud the economic outlook for Nigeria. Despite rising government revenues due to elevated oil prices, public debt continued to increase over the year,…
In 2022, Peru’s economy grew slower than the Latin American average due to the political turmoil and global challenges affecting trade. Private spending and gross fixed capital formation sustained the economy throughout the year. Consumer and…
Egypt's economy grew in 2022, driven by increased exports, growth in manufacturing and construction, as well as strong Suez Canal activity. Nevertheless, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has induced uncertainty over tourist arrivals, while weakening…
In 2023, Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP growth slowed to 5.1%, but it outperformed the Middle East and Africa’s average of 2.4%. The economy was boosted by increases in private spending, public consumption and exports, despite a challenging global economic…
The report examines the economic landscape of Uganda and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments, and government finance. The economy in Uganda expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public and…
The report examines the economic landscape of Pakistan and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Pakistan grew in real terms in 2022, driven by rising public and private…
The report examines the economic landscape of Qatar and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Qatar expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public and private…
The report examines the economic landscape of Tanzania and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Tanzania expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public and…
The economy in Saudi Arabia recorded one of the fastest growth rates globally in 2022, driven by elevated oil demand and peaking oil prices, allowing it to boost production and exports. Vast crude oil reserves and relatively small dependence on wheat…
The report examines economic landscape of Dominican Republic and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Dominican Republic expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by…
The South African economy witnessed a slowdown in 2022, impacted by record power blackouts, resulting in load shedding and major business losses. A slowdown in industrial production weighed on exports, while the energy shortage raised import bills…
The economy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by increasing public and private consumption, recovery in the tourism and construction sectors and strong external demand. However, over the near term, the country…
Latin American economies witness economic slowdown, coupled with skyrocketing inflation and depreciation of local currencies. While economic development of regional economies varies, pressing monetary and economic issues burden most Latin American…
Asia Pacific is set to remain the fastest-growing region, led by major developing economies such as China, India and Indonesia. The region is set to benefit from economic reforms and transformation, strong manufacturing, exports and foreign…
Economies in the Middle East and Africa experienced a downturn in 2020 after continuous expansion since 2015. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with slumping oil prices, has disturbed countries’ economic development and distorted public finances.…