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China inks free trade agreement MOU with Palestine
Both sides agreed to step up negotiations and try and reach an early agreement, according to MofCom.
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Global growth outlook for 2019 dims for first time: Reuters polls
At the start of 2018, optimism about a robust global economic outlook was almost unanimous among respondents.
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These capital cities have the greatest economic clout
In the United States, Washington D.C. is the 20th largest city in terms of population.
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What makes America the world’s most competitive economy?
The United States, as one of the world’s great innovation powerhouses, is very well positioned in this new competitive landscape.
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Most governments have no idea how much they own
Knowing what a government owns and how they can put their assets to better use matters because they can earn about 3% of GDP more in revenues each year and reduce risks, all at once.
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10 years after financial crisis, the global economy is stronger but vulnerable
Trade tensions have escalated, policy uncertainties have increased in a number of countries, and some emerging market economies are facing financial market pressures.
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The wider impacts of the financial crisis 10 years on
There are also signs that the crisis may have had lasting effects on potential growth through its impact on fertility rates and migration, as well as on income inequality.
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[OPINION] Trump’s comment about SA is a reminder that race still matters
US President Donald Trump chose last week to pronounce on land reform in South Africa.
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[LISTEN] A glimpse into the future of the global economy
In this week’s episode of ‘A Glimpse into the Future’, we look into what the implications are of the backlash against globalisation.
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EU will act against US tariffs on steel, aluminium: Merkel
Turning to Russia, Merkel said she could imagine Moscow re-joining the G7 format at some point, but there first had to be progress in the implementation of the peace plan for Ukraine.
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IMF's Furusawa: global economy strengthening on investment, trade
The current upswing provides an ideal opportunity for reforms to boost potential output, build resilience, and ensure the benefits of growth are shared more widely.
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Ten years after crash, Americans still have not fallen back in love with stocks
Americans have yet to embrace the US stock market with the same fervour as before, holding fewer individual stocks and putting less money into equities overall.
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2018 global growth to roll to highs not seen in eight years
Major central banks are expected to move away from ultra-easy monetary policy this year, but borrowing costs are still accommodative and should underpin growth.
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What to expect for the global economy in 2018
The global economy is enjoying broad growth beyond what anyone expected. The question now is whether this strong performance will continue in 2018.
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[ANALYSIS] Goldilocks markets show 2017 was no year to be a bear
The world economy and markets have proved even more resilient this year than many had hoped for.
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Japan to propose strategic dialogue with US, India and Australia – Nikkei
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to propose the idea to US President Donald Trump on 6 November when they plan to hold a summit meeting.
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These are the world’s 10 most competitive economies
The rest of the top 10 is made up of five European countries (Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Finland and the UK) along with Hong Kong SAR and Japan.
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The solution to fast-moving times? Decisiveness
More than any other time in both our personal and professional lives, it appears that things are chaotic.
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[OPINION] It may not be a bad thing that BRICS is being battered
The sub-imperial formation called BRICS, which pretends to be a progressive global force, could be divided by a series of crises.
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6 ways our opinions have changed since 2002
Views of the economy have rebounded in several large and economically powerful countries.
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What the IMF thinks is happening to global growth
As in our April forecast, the World Economic Outlook Update projects 3.5% growth in global output for this year and 3.6% for next.
