Middle East
Prospects 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
Middle EastGrowth forecasts for Middle East and North Africa fall
The World Bank expects growth to strengthen in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) but to slow elsewhere in the region
Middle EastIran-Israel war in Middle East remains a possibility
Military activity across the Israel-Lebanon border and within Lebanon continues to escalate
Middle EastMiddle East edges closer to all-out war
Israel's recent successes against Iran and Hezbollah has opened a window of opportunity for further advances
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