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US vs China: a zero-sum game?

The future of the US-China relationship and the impact on global trade G…

24 Jun 2019

China investment: a new age of open access

A number of measures are being put in place to draw foreign investment t…

04 Jan 2019

The three main risks facing the global economy

We expect robust global growth of 4 per cent this year, the strongest in…

18 Jul 2018

China investments enter a new era

International investors are increasing their exposure to China, our late…

22 Jun 2018

What does the future hold for Dubai’s property market?

As Dubai becomes more connected and invites foreign investment, its prop…

29 May 2018

Could the London property market continue to grow despite Br…

Strong fundamentals remain in place, suggesting further price rises With…

Five reasons why Malaysia’s Islamic banking sector is taking…

In 2008, Islamic banking accounted for 7.1 per cent of Malaysia’s financ…

27 Apr 2018

Could a trade war derail global growth?

Economic growth continues despite a potential US-China trade war, but un…

05 Apr 2018

Commodities, China and Fed rate rises – what you need to kno…

Our economists look at some of the key trends shaping global growth Will…

23 Mar 2018

Closing the exports gap

Why the ‘E7’ holds the key to accelerating Britain’s economy For the fir…

The oil-rich bloc that’s facing a new era

Amid lower-for-longer oil prices, the GCC needs new income generators – …

07 Mar 2018

2018 expectations: beware of the dog

While global growth will likely remain robust in the Year of the Dog, ri…

08 Jan 2018

The truth about the productivity slump

The digital revolution is yet to make its big impact on global productiv…

22 Nov 2017

China’s property bubble conundrum

Is a property tax the answer to China’s overheated housing market? China…

17 Oct 2017

Investing in MENAP: what you need to know

There are a number of geopolitical uncertainties in the MENAP region tha…

30 Aug 2017