Middle East / Africa
Investor confidence in Turkey should improve slowly
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Turkey from its 'grey list'
TurkeyEgypt’s power cuts will force energy diversification
The June 29-30 EU-Egypt investment conference prioritised opportunities in the renewable energy sector among other areas
EgyptSenegal's Faye will likely move to dissolve parliament
The National Assembly cancelled a budget debate after Prime Minister Sonko refused to deliver a major policy speech
SenegalSoft landing for global economy but many risks persist
The BIS signals that while a soft landing remains on track, monetary and fiscal policy will be historically tight ahead
InternationalLebanon’s Hezbollah is still betting on deterrence
Since Israel's push into Rafah, Hezbollah has intensified its attacks against northern Israel, risking an all-out war
LebanonDigitally delivered services will grow rapidly
The WTO and World Bank have held a three-day meeting to help developing economies trade more in digital services
InternationalUS sanctions on Iran will have a limited impact
The latest set of US sanctions targets the transport of petroleum and petrochemical products
IranMiddle East/North Africa remittance inflows will grow
Official inward remittance flows to Egypt in 2023 were curtailed by the currency’s over valuation
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