Welcome to the United Nations 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
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects
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
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
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
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
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
April 2011
Summary:
In addition to the massive human toll and environmental damage resulting from Japan?s triple?disaster (earthquake, tsunami and nuclear catastrophe), ensuing ripple effects are being felt on?global
March 2011
Summary:
International oil prices increased further amidst continued unrest in the Middle East
Food prices reached new record highs, pushing up inflation worldwide
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