A Train Wreck in the Bond Markets
Why investors, fearful of currency depreciation, have turned to gold...
NOT SO LONG AGO, everyone seemed to think Greece was about to leave the Euro.
Well,...
International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Focuses on Education
The international Day of the Girl Child, observed on October 11, promotes girls’ human rights and seeks to raise awareness about discrimination and the...
UAE Up Seven Places On Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015
Global Growth at Risk from Slow Reform Progress
The Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015 finds insufficient progress in adopting and implementing structural reforms necessary for long-term...
The Most Reputable Countries in 2013
The annual list of The Most Reputable Countries in 2013 was released today by the New York and Copenhagen-based private consulting firm, The Reputation...
Rich Countries Fail Their Children in UNICEF Report on Children’s Well-Being
A new study on children's well-being in rich countries released last week by UNICEF’s Office of Research finds that rich countries such as the...
‘New Normal’ Productivity Spells Uncertainty for Global Economy
The Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 finds countries need higher productivity to address sluggish global growth and persistent high unemployment
Failure to boost competitiveness is compromising...
Where Ultra Rich Buy Second Homes in 2017
There are over 552,000 multi-millionaires worldwide, and 87% of them own and continue to buy second homes. The wealth analysts at New World Wealth...
Follow the World Economic Forum 2012
The annual World Economic Forum is set to open in the Swiss ski resort town of Davos today, Wednesday 25th od January.
Some 2,600 decision-makers...
Non-oil Activities Reached 50% of Saudi Arabia’s Real GDP in 2023
Non-oil activities in the Kingdom recorded their highest contribution to the Real GDP during the year 2023 at 50%, which is the highest historical...
Global Economy Set to Grow 3.2 Percent in 2018
The global economy will expand 3.2 percent in 2018, matching the rate of growth achieved in 2017 and marking the first time since 2011...
Gold, Recession, and Why Britain May Win the Currency War
Gold's long run price behavior is to view it not as a commodity, but as a currency
Against which currency you measure gold?
Preliminary data released...
MENA Geopolitical Risks Increase
There is a concern that the Iraq turmoil has caused a significant increase in geopolitical risks in MENA. The turmoil could also deepen the...
Global Economic Weekly: Weak Business and Consumer Sentiment
Weak trade data suggest China is in the midst of a slowdown in domestic demand, but do not point to a "hard landing" scenario....
Best Property Markets in 2011
With 2011 now officially behind us, it's time to take a look at what happened to international property prices during the past year, and review the best performing property markets worldwide.
G20: Another stimulus package no good news for emerging economies, India
The G20 summit kicks off in Cannes on Thursday under the shadow of escalating euro zone worries. World markets have been in turmoil after...
IMF: Global Financial Stability Report April 2021 Forecast
The global economy is finally emerging from the worst phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, although with prospects diverging starkly across regions and countries, the...
Outlook 2016: Global Growth Edges Up
Economists at Goldman Sachs have released what they believe will be the 10 biggest of 2016. Here they are:
1. Global growth, more stable than...
Economic Outlook Is Brightening; But Political Risks Loom Large
Chief Economists: The Economic Outlook Is Brightening But Political Risks Loom Large in 2024
82% of chief economists expect the global economy to remain stable...