Welcome to the United Nations 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
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Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Economic Analysis
SDG #8: Decent work and economic growth
Committee for Development Policy,?Report on the fourteenth session?(12-16 March 2012) (E/2012/33)
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The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have served as a shared framework for global action and cooperation on development since 2000. As the world approaches 2015, the overall target date for achieving the MDGs, thinking has begun on how to advance
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
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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
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