OECD

  • Feb 1, 2011
  • 6 min read

INTERNATIONAL: PE will outperform other asset classes

In 2010, private equity funds invested 68 billion dollars in Europe alone -- three times the 2009...

International
  • Jan 28, 2011
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Two-speed growth likely within the OECD

Although global growth was better than expected last year, the pace of fiscal consolidation is...

International
  • Jan 27, 2011
  • 2 min read

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
  • 2 min read

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
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Trade mounts despite protectionism

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

International
  • Jan 20, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Food inflation requires new policies

The UK Office for National Statistics reported on January 18 that the consumer price index (CPI)...

International
  • Jan 18, 2011
  • 7 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Fiscal regimes drive oil investment

The barrel of Brent oil for March delivery was traded at nearly 98 dollars today. Short-term...

International
  • Jan 18, 2011
  • 2 min read

INTERNATIONAL: GSK woes highlight pharma difficulties

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

International