Prospects 2012

International

The world economy faces a tough start to 2012 after a disappointing 2011. However, inflationary...

$A view of a new oil refinery in Baghdad, Iraq.(REUTERS\Mohammed Ameen)$

Oil demand in 2012 appears likely to undershoot current expectations, and that possibility does...

Trade growth has slackened in recent months, and is unlikely to support the lukewarm global...