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, Qatar's GDP growth slowed to 2.2%, with the hydrocarbon sector driving the economy despite production disruptions and oil price fluctuations. Qatar’s GDP per capita notably exceeded the regional average, supported by a rise in private…
In 2023, Saudi Arabia's GDP growth slowed to 0.5% due to a downturn in the oil sector and falling global oil prices. However, increased private and public spending, along with a substantial rise in gross fixed capital formation, supported the…
The briefing explores structural drivers of inflation and their impact on the global economy and business environment. Factors such as demographics changes, globalisation reset, decarbonisation, AI revolution and higher debt levels would add to the…
In 2023, South Africa’s GDP growth slowed to 0.6% – underperforming compared to the Middle East and Africa’s average of 2.3%. Increased private and public spending, and a rise in gross fixed capital formation supported the economy during 2023;…
In 2023, Nigeria’s real GDP growth slowed to 2.7%, due to disruptions caused by the Central Bank’s policy changes and a liquidity crunch. Nevertheless, the economy outperformed the Middle East and Africa’s average growth. Nigeria’s economic…