International

  • Nov 6, 2012
  • 6 min read

Global ETF regulatory changes will be modest

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are investment funds that hold assets such as stocks, commodities,...

International
  • Nov 5, 2012
  • 6 min read

Margin squeeze threatens global alumina producers

In response to a domestic aluminium boom, Chinese alumina refining capacity has grown by 450%...

International
  • Nov 1, 2012
  • 10 min read

Prospects for the global economy in 2013

The continuing slowdown in the global economy through late 2012 will almost certainly damage...

International
  • Nov 1, 2012
  • 7 min read

Outlook is strong for global aircraft engine firms

The world's three dominant manufacturers of civil aircraft engines, General Electric (GE), Pratt...

International
  • Oct 31, 2012
  • 6 min read

Momentum for international arms trade treaty has grown

The international arms trade is largely unregulated. Last year a record 85.3 billion...

International
  • Oct 29, 2012
  • 7 min read

LNG projects will face a lull in the short term

The share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in global gas trade has grown dramatically in recent...

International
  • Oct 25, 2012
  • 11 min read

China is a mixed blessing for big commodity exporters

Chinese demand was key to the 'supercycle' that has swollen government coffers and boosted growth...

International
  • Oct 24, 2012
  • 6 min read

Global rebalancing is underway

Warnings that global growth could not indefinitely count on a rising US current account deficit...

International