by Jibran Munaf | August 14, 2024 | Economy, Editorials, Expert Analysis, News
Until a week ago, Bangladesh, a nation of 171 million was under the firm grip of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League. Her increasingly autocratic governance stifled discussion of change even as cracks in the country’s economic model began to...
by Jibran Munaf | August 13, 2024 | Expert Analysis, Market Analysis & Commentary, Market Commentary, Markets, News
Veteran investor David Roche anticipates a bear market in 2025, driven by smaller-than-expected rate cuts, a decelerating U.S. economy, and an artificial intelligence bubble. “I think [a bear market] is probably coming, but probably in 2025. We now know what will...
by Jibran Munaf | August 12, 2024 | Expert Analysis, Market Commentary, News
Hindenburg Research, known for its investigative reports on corporate malfeasance, released a new report on Saturday alleging that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) did not act on its 2023 claims against the Adani Group due to conflicts of interest...
by Jibran Munaf | August 12, 2024 | Expert Analysis, Market Commentary, News, Real Estate
Residential demand in Dubai saw a significant boost in July, with more than 15,300 units worth AED40.5 billion ($11.03 billion) transacted across the city, according to Emirates NBD Research. Strong Demand for Off-Plan Units The demand for off-plan units has remained...
by Jibran Munaf | August 10, 2024 | Economy, Expert Analysis, News
India needs to further open its economy, privatize banks, and introduce factor market reforms to elevate its growth beyond the 6.5-7% levels, said 16th Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya. “The main reform we need is the privatization of banks,”...
by Jibran Munaf | July 11, 2024 | Economy, Expert Analysis, News
Global wealth growth rebounded by 4.2% in 2023, recovering from a 3% contraction in 2022 that was largely attributable to currency effects, particularly a strong USD. This recovery offset the previous year’s losses regardless of whether wealth was measured in...
