OECD

  • Dec 1, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Dollar appreciation strengthens the Fed

The dollar outperformed other mainstream investment options, such as equities, bonds and...

International
  • Nov 30, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Demographic dividend is not guaranteed

The process of demographic transition towards an older population is widely believed to offer...

International
  • Nov 29, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Health systems face efficiency test

Mounting costs mean developed-country governments need to increase efficiency in healthcare...

International
  • Nov 25, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Global trade will slow further

World merchandise trade volumes expanded by 0.9% in the third quarter compared to the previous...

International
  • Nov 19, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Structural changes ahead for pharma

The pharmaceutical industry faces an increasingly challenging business environment.

International
  • Nov 18, 2010
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INTERNATIONAL: Further QE could become more attractive

Economic growth is likely to consolidate gradually in the next two years, but will be uneven both...

International
  • Nov 11, 2010
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PROSPECTS 2011: World trade

In recent decades, trade volumes usually have increased faster than world output, supporting GDP...

  • Nov 10, 2010
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US/INTERNATIONAL: QE2's real danger is limited potency

The US Federal Reserve announced on November 3 that it would begin purchasing assets from the...

United States