Prospects 2010 Q4

  • Sep 1, 2010
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United States

November's midterm congressional elections will witness a major Republican resurgence --...

  • Sep 1, 2010
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Global economy

Resilience in trade volumes, strong domestic support in emerging markets, and a subdued oil price...

  • Sep 2, 2010
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International climate policy

Climate policy discussions have stalled internationally and in the most important domestic...

  • Sep 2, 2010
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International terrorism

Terrorist attacks in 2009 fell slightly, a trend which seems to be continuing into 2010. ...

  • Sep 3, 2010
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China

Economic policy makers have domestic risks and global uncertainties to deal with. Vice-President...

  • Sep 3, 2010
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Japan and the Koreas

Japan's domestic political instability is complicating policy and the economy is struggling....

  • Sep 6, 2010
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African politics

Many countries in the region are expecting elections, including several that mark important...

  • Sep 6, 2010
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African economies

There is no substantive evidence to indicate that Africa's growth resurgence has faltered in the...

  • Sep 7, 2010
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Middle East

The fourth quarter will test stability in Iraq with US troops now reduced to less than 50,000,...

  • Sep 8, 2010
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South-east Asia

Recovery from the global downturn is strong, with employment and output returning to pre-crisis...

  • Sep 8, 2010
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South Asia

The effects of the devastating floods in Pakistan will dominate its affairs for most of the next...

  • Sep 9, 2010
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Latin America

Recovery from the global downturn continues to be rapid in much of the region, though Venezuela...

  • Sep 10, 2010
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Russia/CIS

Recent economic performance has been positive, but there is some loss of momentum. Together with...

  • Sep 13, 2010
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Europe

Europe's northern economies, especially Germany, are driving growth as euro-area governments...