OECD

  • Oct 2, 2012
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Jobs could grow in the OECD even with weak economies

High unemployment is generating socio-political tensions in several advanced economies, and...

International
  • Sep 28, 2012
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Global economic woes outweigh Iran in oil markets

The price of Brent oil rose today, with the barrel traded at close to 113 dollars.

International
  • Sep 25, 2012
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Pressure weakens prospects for oil market regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), whose members regulate...

International
  • Sep 24, 2012
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Trade will not support global growth this year

The WTO on Friday lowered its forecast for goods trade volume growth this year to 2.5% from 3.7%.

International
  • Sep 12, 2012
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Emerging markets will support global M&As recovery

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity tends to be cyclically influenced.

International
  • Aug 15, 2012
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'New' middle class fuels global growth and volatility

The global middle class is the prime market for consumer goods from cars and smart phones to...

International
  • Aug 10, 2012
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Global firms face growing anti-corruption pressure

Pharmaceutical group Pfizer on August 7 agreed to pay approximately 60 million dollars to settle...

International
  • Aug 3, 2012
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Current global woes mask positive equities prospects

Equity issuance by public corporations globally has largely stagnated over the last 20 years.

International