Prospects 2013 Q4
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Global economy
The economic outlook for the final months of 2013 currently appears more positive than it was for...
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United States
The United States recovered more strongly from the 2007-09 global economic crisis and recession...
Europe
While the economic outlook for Europe is brightening, a multi-speed recovery is emerging. Some...
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South-east Asia
Fears that the US Federal Reserve may unwind its remaining stimulus measures have seriously hit...
Iran
Iran's single most pressing concern -- its deteriorating economy and plummeting oil revenues amid...
Latin America
Growth and trade projections for much of the region have declined in a context of still weak...
China
The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party holds its Third Plenum in November. Domestic...
Turkey
With the weakening of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's political position, agreement on a...
Africa
Many Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries display a strong reliance on primary commodities exports....
Japan and the Koreas
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe finds himself in a strong position after winning two national elections...
CIS
Russia's economic stagnation is accompanied by tensions between Moscow and its CIS neighbours, as...
South Asia
India's Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council has revised the economy's growth forecast for...
Middle East
The impact of Syria's violent break-up on regional security and global geopolitics will increase...