Middle East
Prospects: a Turbulent 2025
A look at some core forecasts and key turning points in 2025
InternationalCyberattacks on the Middle East will continue to rise
Since October 7, 2023, state and state-sponsored cyberattacks have escalated significantly across the Middle East
Middle EastMiddle East and North African external debt will grow
The World Bank highlights that external debt growth slowed across the region in 2023
Middle EastProspects for Middle East security in 2025
The central scenario is for low-level and targeted fighting in Gaza coupled with efforts to sustain Lebanon’s ceasefire
Middle EastMiddle East interest rates will follow US rate changes
Most regional countries with currencies pegged to the US dollar cut their benchmark interest rates yesterday
Middle EastIMF growth forecasts for Middle East/North Africa ease
The IMF has lowered its growth forecasts for 2024 and 2025
Middle EastGrey listing will add cost in Middle East/North Africa
The Financial Action Task Force has grey listed Algeria and Lebanon while commending Oman for its compliance
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