OECD

  • Jan 27, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Inflation is not a major OECD concern

The US Federal Reserve yesterday observed that despite recent increases in commodity prices,...

International
  • Jan 25, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: IMF sees 4.4% growth, but also risks

The global economy will grow by 4.4% this year and 4.5% in 2012, after a 5.0% recovery in 2010,...

International
  • Jan 24, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Trade mounts despite protectionism

Merchandise world trade volume rose by 2.3% month-on-month in November,...

International
  • Jan 20, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Food inflation requires new policies

Global food and energy prices have increased markedly in recent months.

International
  • Jan 18, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Fiscal regimes drive oil investment

The average price of the front-month crude oil contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange...

International
  • Jan 18, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: GSK woes highlight pharma difficulties

Pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) yesterday announced that it expects to pay 2.2...

International
  • Jan 17, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Savers will 'globalise' pensions

Most developed countries face the challenge of reducing government expenditure, including curbing...

International
  • Jan 17, 2011
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INTERNATIONAL: Surge in oil prices could be temporary

OPEC's basket of member countries' oil types reached 93.30 dollars last week, up from 90.98...

International