VOL. XLVI

No 13

31-March-2003

IRAQ

Regional Economic Outlook Uncertain As Analysts Focus On Outcome Of Iraq Conflict

The outlook for the Middle East economy remains uncertain a week after the US-led invasion of Iraq commenced in the early hours of 20 March. As the long-awaited attack began, the question concerning investors, bankers and economists across the globe was not whether the US would defeat Iraqi forces, but how long it would take: would it be a quick and decisive victory as many had...