OECD

  • Feb 5, 2009
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INTERNATIONAL: Multiple dynamics drive shipping index

The Baltic Dry Index is a benchmark for global ocean freight costs, reflecting the supply of bulk...

International
  • Feb 3, 2009
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INTERNATIONAL: Price declines are mainly in energy

The OECD today released aggregate figures of inflation for OECD countries, showing consumer...

International
  • Jan 7, 2009
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INTERNATIONAL: Nuclear renaissance faces challenge

Increases in the cost of borrowing and the availability of credit represent a major challenge for...

International
  • Dec 17, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL: Steel demand is poised to weaken

The OECD yesterday indicated that short-term steel demand would be significantly weak, owing to a...

International
  • Dec 11, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL: Stimulus plans pose long-term risks

Governments across the OECD have announced large fiscal stimulus plans.

International
  • Nov 25, 2008
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CZECH REPUBLIC: IMF sees signs of global spillover

Real GDP growth will slow to about 1.5% in 2009, after 4.0% in 2008, because of recession abroad...

Czech Republic
  • Nov 24, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL: Export credits receive support

The OECD today indicated that 35 exporting countries -- including 29 OECD members, plus Brazil,...

International
  • Nov 4, 2008
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INTERNATIONAL: Inflation will continue to decline

Inflation figures for the OECD released today indicate consumer prices rose 4.5% year-on-year to...

International