OECD

  • Sep 7, 2011
  • 2 min read

'Currency war' and protectionism risks are rising

Switzerland tops the Global Competitiveness ranking published today by the World Economic Forum,...

International
  • Sep 5, 2011
  • 2 min read

Talent scarcity hits OECD and developing-country firms

The US economy did not add jobs in August, as a loss of 17,000 government jobs -- in spite of the...

International
  • Aug 29, 2011
  • 7 min read

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter

Despite pressure from higher inflation and policy tightening, emerging markets are still...

International
  • Aug 23, 2011
  • 6 min read

Emerging-market imports are key for global growth

Global merchandise trade levels fell by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter in April-June, the first time the...

International
  • Aug 23, 2011
  • 2 min read

Japan sustains global manufacturing -- for now

Global industrial production levels, excluding construction, rose by 0.8% month-on-month in June,...

International
  • Aug 16, 2011
  • 6 min read

Policymakers struggle to cope with ageing societies

Ageing populations are a global phenomenon, with implications for governments' fiscal resources,...

International
  • Aug 12, 2011
  • 10 min read

Sustainable global growth hinges on resources

While the current financial crisis in developed countries has forced observers to focus largely...

International
  • Aug 5, 2011
  • 7 min read

Global economic scenarios worsen as extreme risks rise

Financial markets across the world plunged this week. Fear of a double-dip recession has...

International