International

  • Jan 3, 2012
  • 6 min read

Euro-area crisis creates carry trade opportunity

The oldest form of carry trade -- maturity transformation by the banking system -- could play a...

International
  • Dec 30, 2011
  • 6 min read

OPEC set to exceed production target in 2012

Oil prices face opposing pressures from geopolitical instability and global economic woes. In...

International
  • Dec 29, 2011
  • 7 min read

Weakening global industrial demand undermines silver

Commodity prices have come under pressure recently due to the combined forces of reduced credit...

International
  • Dec 21, 2011
  • 7 min read

Poverty dimensions challenge policymakers globally

Worsening economic conditions and expanding austerity programmes, especially in developed...

International
  • Dec 20, 2011
  • 6 min read

East Asia fearful of euro crisis impact

The impact of the euro-area crisis on East Asia. While most East Asian economies have shown...

International
  • Dec 15, 2011
  • 11 min read

Internal imbalances fuel euro-area break-up risk

While the focus of politicians and market players is in the immediate developments in the fiscal...

International
  • Dec 13, 2011
  • 7 min read

Major global gas price disparities will persist

Asia has both mature and rapidly developing gas markets. With nuclear power facing strong...

International
  • Dec 12, 2011
  • 6 min read

Durban Platform sets global climate mandate

Delegates met in Durban for the 17th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on...

International