OECD
INTERNATIONAL: Austerity poses risk to recovering OECD
The OECD, in its Economic Outlook published today, increased its growth forecast for member...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: SFCs elude effective global regulation
Small financial centres play a disproportionate role in the global financial system, particularly...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: Oil price unlikely to fall much further
The nearly 20% fall in oil prices since their 2010 peak in early April is justified by European...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: Higher VAT could pose inflationary risk
Global budget deficits will decrease to 6.0% this year from 6.7% in 2009 in purchasing power...
InternationalISRAEL/INTERNATIONAL: OECD approves Israeli entry
The OECD yesterday voted unilaterally to admit Israel, along with Estonia and Slovenia.
IsraelINTERNATIONAL: Emerging markets reshape global economy
The next fifteen years will see increased convergence in living standards between developed and...
InternationalINTERNATIONAL: 'Gas OPEC' faces hurdles
During a Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) ministerial meeting in Oran, Algeria yesterday...
OpecINTERNATIONAL: Changes in aid pose challenges
Resources allocated to international humanitarian aid are increasing, but the presence of new...