EconomyFeaturedGlobal economy to expand by 4% in 2021: World BankPritam BordoloiJanuary 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 6, 2021 It also warned that rising Covid-19 cases and delays in vaccine distribution could limit the recovery to just 1.6%... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUK sees quick economic recovery; new strain affects growthWebAdminDecember 24, 2020 by WebAdminDecember 24, 2020 New lockdown measures on the back of discovering a new strain is threatening to cause another recession... Read more
EconomyFeaturedUAE’s GDP is estimated to shrink by 6% in 2020Pritam BordoloiDecember 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 23, 2020 However, the economy is expected to grow 2.5 percent in 2021... Read more
EconomyFeatureMagazineWill Kuwait push through the debt law?WebAdminDecember 15, 2020December 23, 2020 by WebAdminDecember 15, 2020December 23, 2020 If the Arab state overcomes the legislative gridlock—there still might be hope to access foreign debt markets and preserve its sovereign wealth assets... Read more
EconomyMagazineThe relation between global growth and the InternetWebAdminDecember 15, 2020December 23, 2020 by WebAdminDecember 15, 2020December 23, 2020 Inspiring advances in the Internet has led to enhanced interconnectedness between sectors and marketplaces, spurring GDP levels... Read more
EconomyMagazineWhen will the GCC economy fully recover?WebAdminDecember 15, 2020January 8, 2021 by WebAdminDecember 15, 2020January 8, 2021 Recovery is expected to be gradual, especially with downside pressures due to tax hikes, spending cuts and weak oil prices... Read more
ExclusiveReal EstateThe true cost of Brexit on the property market—not felt?International Finance Business DeskDecember 15, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskDecember 15, 2020 Experts say the colossal impact of a no-deal Brexit will be on house prices and not the property market at large... Read more
EconomyFeaturedIMF is assisting countries mired in debt crisisInternational Finance Business DeskDecember 10, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskDecember 10, 2020 The programme that freezes payments on IMF debt from poor countries is expected to be extended through 2021... Read more
Banking and FinanceFeaturedKenya seeks IMF loan worth $2.3 bn to stabilise rising debtInternational Finance Business DeskDecember 8, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskDecember 8, 2020 The country’s fiscal deficit will increase to 8.3% of GDP in the fiscal year to June 2021 from 7.4% in the current fiscal year... Read more
FeaturedForexSouth Africa’s private sector expands slowly in NovemberInternational Finance Business DeskDecember 4, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskDecember 4, 2020 The Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 50.3 in November from 51 in the previous month... Read more