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From the snows of Kilimanjaro

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Middle Eastern and African markets have major differences in terms of their culture and economies, but they are often classified together because they are true emerging markets. Africa has benefited from increased democracy and liberalization, prompted by dependency on the International Monetary Fund as dependence on Russia decreases. African stock markets are opening and growing in value. Meanwhile, economic integration is likely to be important in Middle Eastern markets. Israel is the biggest stock market but Arab states offer more to investors.

Middle East, Africa

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Global strategy: surprises for '96

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Morgan Stanley's Byron Wein foresees a number of possible unexpected developments in world financial markets in 1996. These include political volatility in the US, and a recovery in US economic growth leading to higher inflation. Other possible surprises include Chinese attempts to control Taiwan and Chinese policies affecting Hong Kong which could have an impact on markets in south east Asia as a whole. Mexican equities could also undergo a recovery with the end of recession in that country.

Forecasts and trends, Financial markets, Morgan Stanley Group Inc., 1996 AD

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New stock market: Easdaq all set to go

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Easdaq is a new European stock market which is being launched on Sep 30 1996. Easdaq aims to attract growth companies involved in new technology. The first companies involved are all Nasdaq quoted and 15 of these firms are likely to join Easdaq by the end of 1996. Artwork Systems, a software company from Belgium, also plans a flotation before the end of the year. There could be 500 companies on Easdaq after five years and supporters see Easdaq as a useful sources of risk capital.

High technology industry, Securities

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