Welcome to the United Nations 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
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects
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
As this went to press, a
February 2011
Summary:
International food prices increased to record levels, contributing to both political unrest and greater uncertainty about the global recovery; other commodity prices also increased strongly in January
January 2011
Summary:
A further slowdown in global economic growth is expected
Developing economies continue to lead the recovery
There are major downside risks for a gloomier outlook, including too early
December 2010
Summary:
European sovereign debt crisis is spreading to larger economies?
Increased volatility in equity and foreign exchange markets
Uneven economic recovery during the third quarter
November 2010
Summary:
Surges in private capital flows pose challenges to emerging economies and enhance tensions over currencies
European countries go deeper into fiscal austerity
Industrial production gr
October 2010
Summary:
Trade tensions and risks of competitive devaluations heighten amidst global economic slowdown and increased turmoil in currency markets
Sovereign debt stress returns in some European countries