International

  • Jul 18, 2011
  • 6 min read

New trade dynamics point to reduced imbalances

Thanks to the sharp rebound in world trade following the financial crisis, export-led economies...

International
  • Jul 18, 2011
  • 7 min read

Arms Trade Treaty likely to miss 2012 target

The UN preparatory committee (PrepCom) to establish an international arms trade treaty (ATT)...

International
  • Jul 13, 2011
  • 10 min read

Inequality will persist and distort global growth

Inequality is a prevalent and persistent issue with ramifications for poverty and economic...

International
  • Jul 13, 2011
  • 7 min read

BSkyB deal at risk as News Corp scandal grows

A scandal originally surrounding one UK Sunday newspaper has given News Corp owner Rupert...

United Kingdom
  • Jul 8, 2011
  • 7 min read

States remain wary of creating secession precedents

South Sudan is expected to declare independence tomorrow. Sudanese President Omar Hassan...

International
  • Jul 7, 2011
  • 6 min read

Value-added approach reshapes trade debate

Trade statistics are reported on a gross basis -- meaning they attribute all value of the export...

International
  • Jul 6, 2011
  • 6 min read

Russia's erratic policies hinder global grain exports

Following the imposition of an export ban that lasted nearly a year, Russia returned to the...

Russia
  • Jul 5, 2011
  • 6 min read

Yield curves do not herald emerging-market recession

Inverted government bond yield curves -- when the yield on short-term bonds is higher than on...

International