To answer these questions, we surveyed 900 individuals across 14 emerging markets... Two-thirds of our respondents access social media at least daily; very few emerging market adults are not plugged into their social media accounts. Indonesia: Ride-h...

The CA deficit jumped to USD 18.4bn in Jul-Jun 2020/21 from USD 11.2bn deficit in FY 2019/20, according to preliminary data released by the CBE. The increase in the income deficit came on the back of rising payments on portfolio investments as well a...

Commodities are back in the spotlight this morning. Rising inflation in Namibia could potentially see the central bank become less accommodative in its approach. Despite all the domestic headwinds, including the deadly July lootings, a slow vaccine r...

The USD came under considerable pressure yesterday afternoon despite the inflation data being a little stronger than anticipated and the Fed minutes offering very little new. The decision comes as Morocco embarks on a sweeping program championed by i...

Portfolio flows into T-bills have amounted to USD 16bn since June 2020. This strong inflow has been key in stabilizing FX reserves, but makes Egypt vulnerable to capital outflows. Strong portfolio inflows reflect Egypt's high real interest rates, siz...

All eyes will be on the US inflation data which is due for release later this evening as well as the FOMC minutes, both of which have the ability to unseat the current status quo, especially in the near term. The report titled “International Debt Sta...