Weekly Report: what happened at UAE last week (0408-0412)?

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Emerging Market Insights: Seeds Of Optimism

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UAE: A Diverse Opportunity Set For Fair Value

IShares MSCI UAE ETF offers decent value and yield characteristics, along with diversification benefits. The United Arab Emirates is the second largest economy in the Middle East. The country is projected to grow 5.7% in 2024. The UAE has a burgeoning tourism industry, and growth in the Real Estate sector. Despite risks in the region, the UAE remains a good opportunity.

Weekly Report: what happened at UAE last week (0311-0315)?

Global Economic Outlook: March 2024

S&P Global Market Intelligence's global growth forecast for 2024 has again been revised upward. Annual real GDP growth is now projected at 2.6%, up from 2.3% in March. Global consumer price in 2024 has been revised slightly upward to 4.8%.

Weekly Commentary: Failed

Doug Noland says Japan's economic woes can be traced back to the nation's spectacular asset Bubble. He says the greatest crises unfold in a low rate environment with consumer price inflation. He argues that asset inflation is the most destructive form of inflation. Japan's central bank meets next week to discuss the economy.

Weekly Report: what happened at UAE last week (0304-0308)?

Emerging Market Insights - Semiconductor Sector Soars

Franklin Templeton: The semiconductor sector posted a 10% gain in February. The electric vehicle sector has been under pressure in recent months despite rapid growth in 2023. Semiconductors in focus reflect renewed optimism surrounding artificial intelligence chips and their applications. We are constructive on a broad-based recovery in semiconductor demand in 2024.

Weekly Report: what happened at UAE last week (0226-0301)?

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Global Economic Outlook: Growth Prospects Brighten, InflAtion Outlook More Cloudy

Annual global real GDP forecast for 2024 has been revised up from 2.3% to 2.5%. Global PMI data continues to point to a gradual improvement in economic conditions. Western Europe's growth underperformance is likely to persist in the near term. The JPMorgan Global Composite PMI index is at its highest level in seven months.

EM Central Banks: More Easing In The Cards?

Emerging markets have taken solace in the view that the U.S. Hiking cycle is over. Slowing global inflation has been due to sharply lower core goods inflation. The sunset of Fed tightening provides room for further rate cuts in emerging markets. Overall, we see the biggest opportunities for duration exposure in Brazil, Colombia and Indonesia.

Weekly Report: what happened at UAE last week (0205-0209)?

Emerging Market Insights: China Policy Recalibration

Dealmaking Outlook: Unsettled, With Bright Spots

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