INT

  • May 30
  • 2 min read

Workforce underuse fuels political instability

The International Labour Organization has reduced its forecast for global unemployment but highlights workforce underuse

International
  • May 29
  • 7 min read

Policy can deal with climate and development together

The poorest nations are, by and large, the most vulnerable to climate change impacts but have the least capacity to cope

International
  • May 29
  • 2 min read

Housing is key to US economic performance and policy

US consumer confidence edged up in May but so did recession expectations; house prices remain historically high

United States
  • May 29
  • 2 min read

Commodities M&A will rise, led by the United States

US oil and gas M&A rose to the most since 2012 by value last year and deals by Chevron and Conoco Phillips continue this

International
  • May 28
  • 2 min read

German recovery will be weak and ECB rate cuts gradual

Germany’s IFO business climate index stuttered in May and the ECB confirmed that it is planning to cut rates on June 6

International
  • May 28
  • 2 min read

Higher profits for China's corporates cut debt risks

China’s industrial profits rebounded in April and are up 4.3% in the year to date, led by high-tech firms

China
  • May 24
  • 7 min read

Gold rally has momentum but miners will miss out

Gold miners are failing to benefit from the strong rally in the price of gold this year

International
  • May 23
  • 2 min read

Carbon pricing will rise sluggishly amid challenges

Carbon pricing schemes cover 24% of global emissions but less than 1% are priced consistent with climate targets

International