OECD

  • Oct 9, 2012
  • 2 min read

Risk of new global recession has increased

The IMF yesterday lowered its forecast for global growth to 3.3% this year and 3.6% in 2013, 0.2...

International
  • Oct 2, 2012
  • 7 min read

Jobs could grow in the OECD even with weak economies

High unemployment is generating socio-political tensions in several advanced economies -- and...

International
  • Sep 28, 2012
  • 7 min read

Global economic woes outweigh Iran in oil markets

The price of Brent oil rose today, with the barrel traded at close to 113 dollars. However, while...

International
  • Sep 25, 2012
  • 2 min read

Pressure weakens prospects for oil market regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), whose members regulate...

International
  • Sep 24, 2012
  • 2 min read

Trade will not support global growth this year

The WTO on Friday lowered its forecast for goods trade volume growth this year to 2.5% from 3.7%.

International
  • Sep 12, 2012
  • 6 min read

Emerging markets will support global M&As recovery

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity tends to be cyclically influenced. While many M&A deals are...

International
  • Aug 15, 2012
  • 6 min read

'New' middle class fuels global growth and volatility

The global middle class is the prime market for consumer goods from cars and smart phones to...

International
  • Aug 10, 2012
  • 6 min read

Global firms face growing anti-corruption pressure

Pharmaceutical group Pfizer on August 7 agreed to pay approximately 60 million dollars to settle...

International