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Prospects for the global economy in the second quarter
Unencouraging GDP results in the first quarter of 2012 set the stage for a stronger out-turn in...
InternationalOil spike raises global recession risk
Brent oil today traded near 125.50 dollars/barrel, slightly down from Friday, but still almost...
InternationalGlobal trade enjoys incipient recovery
Global trade levels rose by 1.4% in December, accelerating from the 0.8% rise in November and...
InternationalUS growth departs from OECD sluggishness
OECD economic growth slowed to 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in the last three months of 2011, from...
InternationalOECD QE will move beyond 'risk-free' assets
Only a minority of members of the Federal Open Market Committee in the US central bank believe...
InternationalHigher oil prices could prompt IEA intervention
Oil prices were nearing stability today, with the Brent barrel trading slightly above 119 dollars.
InternationalOECD central banks will try new steps to spur credit
Credit growth is normally encouraged by a reduction in interest rates. Today, rates in developed...
InternationalStates and firms face soaring global healthcare costs
Health systems -- all services and facilities related to healthcare provision -- generate...
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