Global Economic Outlook 2012

The weakening growth in the global economy in the second half of 2011 is expected to continue into 2012. The continued weaknesses in housing and labour markets on top of declining business and consumer confidence have further held back the pace of the recovery in the advanced economies. Meanwhile, growth prospects for emerging market economies have become more uncertain and bumpy...
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Global Sukuk Report 2012 (GSR 2012)

Between 2001 and 2010 the primary market grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 57.0% to reach USD177.0bln outstanding at the end-November 2011, and contributes approximately 14.3% of the global Islamic finance assets. The sukuk primary market is expected to grow at a phenomenal 88.0% y-o-y in 2011.
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Asia Focus - A Slippery Slope in 2012

Growth of Asian economies is expected to remain moderate and self-sustained in 2012 hampered by sluggish performance in the major industrial economies. The speed of growth will differ across the countries following respective domestic demand condition, which will be supported by consumption- and private investment-driven policies.
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Malaysia Research - January 2012

For 2012, we are expecting a growth of 5.0% - 6.0%, with domestic demand being the main driver on the back of sustained consumer spending as a result of rising household income and stable labour market conditions.
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