Category: Banking
Africa Banking
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Economy of Morocco 2025
... social inclusion and housing and is in the process of acquiring a significant industrial sector. Morocco boasts Africa's first high speed train line with plans for future expansion. There are vast shale oil deposits but ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Tunisia
... the legislation governing the bank. These changes will come at a cost, with the possibility of increased inflationary pressures and lower FX reserves. In the same month, Mr Saïed replaced Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri with ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Gambia
... remittances remain robust. The central bank’s Composite Index of Economic Activity pointed to an economic expansion of around 6% in January 2025. As a result, we have raised our real GDP growth forecast for 2025 ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa
... to the rainy season, water levels are rising, strengthening prospects for improved hydropower generation, a favourable agricultural season, and a reversal of drought-related cost adjustments. In January, the energy regulator opted to extend the emergency ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Egypt
... Arab nations presented a reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip. The plan is a positive first step, even though critical questions remain. The most important of these are who will fund the reconstruction, and who ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Ghana
... in January for first-quarter government spending. In February, an IMF delegation visited Ghana to discuss this year's budget and evaluate the new administration’s commitment to the current Extended Credit Facility. The fourth programme review is ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Sudan
... the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the chances of an end to the war are slightly better than a year ago. Earlier this month, the SAF made major territorial gains, securing much of Khartoum, which it lost ... Read More
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Robotic Process Automation Market, By Service Type (Professional Services and Training Services), By Organization Type (Small & Medium Enterprise and Large Enterprises), By Application (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Telecom and IT, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Trends, Analysis, and Forecast till 2029
... Manufacturing, and Others), and Region- Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034 Robotic process automation market is driven by growing demand for process automation tools and services from various industries across the globe. Increased efficiency, cost-effective, ... Read More
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Factoring Services Market, By Application (Domestic and International), By Enterprise Size (Large Enterprises and SMEs), By Provider (Banks and NBFCs), By Industry Vertical (Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, IT & Telecom, Staffing, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
... factor its receivable assets to meet its present and short-term financial needs. Through factoring, a business can obtain liquid funds without having to wait for the lengthy payment period for their customers or clients. This ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Morocco
... Q3 2024, driven by persistently strong growth in mining & quarrying and accommodation & catering. By contrast, output in agriculture & fisheries contracted by 4.2% y/y. We have revised our real GDP growth forecast for ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Zimbabwe
... electricity generation. Meanwhile, the ZiG has stabilised somewhat after last year’s 43% devaluation. In a recent policy statement, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) noted that elevated interest rates and increased foreign exchange reserves have ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Côte d'Ivoire
... Concurrently, sustained expansions in trade and the financial and ICT industries will uphold strong tertiary sector growth. By contrast, subdued cocoa production will hamper Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural sector. Ultimately, we forecast real GDP growth of ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Angola
... the oil sector. Elevated inflation, fiscal consolidation efforts, and continued dry weather conditions thwart the potential for higher real GDP growth. We forecast economic growth to ease to 2.9% in 2025 from 4.5% in 2024. Read More
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Consumer Credit in Morocco
... rates in Morocco. The latest report from Bank Al-Maghrib reflects this trend, which indicates that individuals with high incomes exceeding MAD6,000 per month hold the majority of the debt, at 64% with the debt ratio ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Malawi
... expected reopening of a uranium mine in September. However, the economy continues to be plagued by high inflation, rising public debt (which constrains fiscal spending), and forex and fuel shortages. As a result, we have ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Namibia
... diamond production and drought-induced losses in agricultural output. The external outlook has weakened somewhat since our previous forecast due to subdued expectations of global monetary policy easing and uncertainty over a looming global trade war. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Lesotho
... electricity subsectors. We expect economic growth to accelerate to 2.8% in 2025 (from 2.1% in 2024), the highest figure in almost a decade and boosted by phase two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP-II). Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Algeria
... be even longer if the group again misses its demand forecast for the year. If Algeria's oil output returns to normal levels beyond Q1, even if only gradually, this would be positive. Nevertheless, our projection ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Rwanda
... Below-average rainfall is predicted over H1 2025, which could diminish crop harvests with a concomitant increase in Rwanda's food import requirements. As a result, we expect agricultural output and exports to decline this year. There ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - South Africa
... Economic conditions are mixed and modest positive momentum remains the order of the day. We have left South Africa's 2025 real GDP growth forecast unchanged at 1.5%, more than double the 2024 estimate of 0.7%. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Ghana
... and financial sectors ensured robust growth in the services sector. The agricultural industry recorded modest growth due to volatility in the sector. Overall, we estimate that real GDP turned in growth of 6.2% last year, ... Read More
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Libya In-depth PEST Insights
... analysis. Synopsis - Understand the political system in Libya through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators.- Understand the economic situation in Libya through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues.- Understand ... Read More
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Kenya In-depth PEST Insights
... analysis. Synopsis Understand the political system in Kenya through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators. Understand the economic situation in Kenya through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues. Understand customer ... Read More
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Botswana In-depth PEST Insights
... analysis. Synopsis Understand the political system in Botswana through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators. Understand the economic situation in Botswana through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues. Understand customer ... Read More
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Macroeconomic Outlook Report: South Africa
... and hotels (14.0%). In nominal terms, the three sectors are forecast to grow by 5.7%, 5.7%, and 6.0%, respectively, in 2024. Johannesburg and Cape Town generated 19.6% of the country’s GDP and were home to ... Read More
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