Germany may raise spending to reduce imbalances

Berlin has long withstood criticism of its trade surplus, but may address the issue after the September election

Article

Uneven US housing recovery is vulnerable to many risks

Average US home prices surpassed the pre-crisis peak in November but while they have continued rising, so have the risks

Article

State capital spending and infrastructure-led investment will be key growth drivers -- if EU-funded projects materialise

Article

Further socioeconomic integration in Central America may hinge on the success of the Guatemala-Honduras experiment

Article

China is growing above target, giving the authorities scope to act on their July 14-15 pledge to reduce financial risks

Article

Governing alone with an outright majority, the new administration will have a freer hand to pursue its policy goals

Article

Poland's right-wing government is strong at home, but weak abroad

Article

Protectionism has risen worldwide since 2008 and the inauguration of US President Donald Trump accentuated the trend

Article

Dollar depreciation will pressure holders of dollar reserves as the US national debt approaches 20 trillion dollars

Article

Popular demand for higher pay is strengthening as memories of the 2008-09 crisis fade and jobs outgrow wages

Article