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December 2011
Summary: Grim prospects for world economy
Premature fiscal austerity in developed countries is hampering recovery
Developing countries remain vulnerable to downturns in the developed economie Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 38
November 2011
Summary: EU leaders agree to scale up measures to solve the simmering debt crisis, but hurdles remain
Unemployment in developed economies still high and lasting longer
Is the G20 fallin Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 37
October 2011
Summary: Equity markets worldwide plunged
Euro area dollar liquidity dries up in the midst of Europe?s sovereign debt crisis
G20 finance ministers maintain focus on fiscal consolidation Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 36
September 2011
Summary: Heightened uncertainty and downside risks for the world economy caused a sell-off in equity markets
The sovereign debt crisis in the euro zone remains unabated
The jobs crisis Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 35
August 2011
Summary: Economic growth is decelerating markedly in many regions; global manufacturing production?is stagnating
Equity markets have tumbled and exchange rate volatility has resurfaced with contin Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 34
July 2011
Summary: Concerns over sovereign debt sustainability in Europe and the United States cast clouds over?global economic recovery
Oil and other primary commodity prices remain high, keeping up headline Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 33
June 2011
Summary: The United Nations forecast for growth of the global economy was increased slightly to 3.3 per?cent in 2011 and 3.6 per cent in 2012
However, the pace of the global recovery remains u Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 32
May 2011
Summary: International oil prices increased further amidst continued unrest in the Middle East
The United States dollar fell to historic lows
Many emerging and developing countries are tight Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects, No. 31