Welcome to the United Nations July 2012
Summary:
Marked deceleration in global trade
Progress made in EU bank recapitalization and growth pact
Growth slows in Brazil and India
Monthly data of global and reg
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects
June 2012
Summary:
Growth projections for the global economy revised downward
The jobs crisis continues
Euro area debt crisis and rising energy prices are key risks
Despite som
May 2012
Summary:
Quantitative easing by developed countries imposing a tax on the rest of the world
IMF resources boosted by $430 billion
Unemployment continues to rise in Europe
April 2012
Summary:
Developed country central banks continue monetary easing
China records significant trade deficit in January and February
Hungary may become first country to face EU financial sanc
March 2012
Summary:
Rising oil price complicates global recovery
Agreement made for second rescue package to Greece
Growth slowed in India and Brazil in 2011
During most of Feb
February 2012
Summary:
ECB supporting private banks amidst fears of a credit crunch
EU leaders agree on a new fiscal compact enhancing fiscal discipline
Foreign reserves in Egypt hit dangerous low
January 2012
Summary:
Faltering global economic growth in 2011
High unemployment is the Achilles Heel of the recovery
Renewed volatility and heightened risk in financial markets in 2011
The
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
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