Europe

Spain: Economic Profile

Spain: Data Confirms Economy in Recession

S&P Downgrades Spain’s Sovereign Debt by Two Notches

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russian Currency Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Is the Russian Government Starting to Save Again?

Russia's FX Reserves: Diversifying from the Dollar?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

The ECB and the Eurosystem

ECB Leaves Main Rate Unchanged at 1%, Dampens Hopes for Further Nonstandard Measures

Sovereign Crisis Returns: What Are the ECB's Options After the 3y LTROs?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Norway: Economic Policy

Norges Bank on Hold as Expected

Norway's Pension Fund Returns 9.6% in 2010

Nordics : Norway : Advanced Economies : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Sweden: Economic Policy

Sweden's Inflation Trending Down

Nordics : Sweden : Advanced Economies : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Denmark: Economic Profile

Denmark Back in Recession

Nordics : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Sweden: Economic Profile

Marked Fall in Exports Hits Swedish Economy

Sweden's Inflation Trending Down

Nordics : Sweden : Advanced Economies : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Norway: Economic Profile

Norway's Mainland Economy Expands by 1.1% q/q in Q1

Norges Bank on Hold as Expected

Nordics : Norway : Advanced Economies : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Finland: Economic Profile

Net Exports Cut Finnish Growth in Q4 2011

Eurozone : Nordics : Advanced Economies : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Turkey: Monetary Policy

Turkey: Inflation Soars to 11.1% y/y in April

Turkey's Central Bank Remains on Hold, Preserves Flexible Policy

Turkey : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Belarus: Economic Profile

Belarus's External Sector Troubles: Only Short-Term Fixes?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The Caucasus: Economic Profiles

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

Russia-Georgia Relations and U.S. Senate Approval of Resolution Supporting Georgia

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Central Asia: Economic Profiles

Kazakhstan: Economy Continued to Grow in 2011

Mongolia: Economy Booming

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Greece: Domestic Demand

Greek Q4 Unemployment Rate Reaches 20.7% y/y—Highest Since 1998

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Spain: Domestic Demand

Spanish Unemployment Reaches a New High in Q1 2012

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Greece: Price Dynamics

Greek Inflation Falls to 1.4% y/y in March

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Spain: Price Dynamics

Spain: Inflation Rises Unexpectedly in April

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

United Kingdom: External Accounts

UK Trade Deficit Shrinks in March, Exports Rebound

UK Current Account Deficit Narrows Less than Expected in Q1 2011

United Kingdom : Europe : Macroeconomy : Trade and External Balance :

Iceland: Economic Profile

Iceland continues Rate Hikes Due to the Inflation Outlook

Nordics : Advanced Economies : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Hungary: Fiscal Policy

Hungary Fiscal Policy: Government Approves New Taxes to Help Unlock EU Funds

Hungary Politics: New Constitution Draws Criticism from the EU

Emerging Europe and CIS : Hungary : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

United Kingdom: Domestic Demand

UK Retail Sales Jump Due to Uptick in Petrol Sales in March

UK Unemployment Rate Falls Further to 8.2% in Q1

United Kingdom : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Belgium: Economic Profile

Belgium Returns to Growth; Escapes Recession

Belgium Agrees Further Spending Cuts Under EU Pressure

Belgium : Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The IMF Rescues the CIS

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

United Kingdom: Real Estate Market

UK: Largest Drop in Commercial Real Estate Following EZ Headwinds

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Real Estate :

Global Growth

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Global PMIs Stabilize: No Sign of Strong Growth

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Sectors and Industries :

Germany: Economic Profile

German Economy Beats Expectations—GDP Grows by 0.5% q/q in Q1

German Economic Sentiment Deteriorates for the First Time Since December

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Ireland: Fiscal Policy

Ireland: Leading Think Tank Calls for Faster Deficit Reduction

Further Stages of Ireland's 2011 Budget Passed Into Legislation

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Real Estate :

Russia: Monetary Policy

Russian Inflation Stabilized in March: Headed For a Sharp Rise

Russian Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged

Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

The G20's Role in Economic Policy Making

The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?

Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :

Russia: Trade and External Balance

Russia's Current Account Surplus Set to Benefit From High Oil Prices, Capital Outflows Persist

Is Russia Moving Closer to WTO Membership?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Account : Energy Security and Policy : International Trade and Globalization : Trade and External Balance :

Eastern Europe: External Accounts

Capital Inflows to Emerging Europe Brace for a Slowdown

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : Trade and External Balance :

Eastern Europe: Public Finances

Czech Fiscal Policy: More Spending Cuts in the Pipeline

Poland: The Coalition Partners Reach Compromise on Pension Reform

Baltics : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

The BRICs and Reserve Currency Alternatives

Could the SDR Play a Larger Role in the International Monetary System?

Northeast Asia : Russia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Macroeconomy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration

Baltics : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Southeast Europe : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

The European Financial Stability Framework

Financial Transactions Tax: Germany Looking for Alternative Taxes

Cross-Border Micro and Macro-Prudential Regulation: New Agencies Open Their Doors

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Banks : Financial Regulation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum

Is Immigration Good or Bad for the UK Economy?

Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Eurozone: Economic Profile

OECD: Eurozone to Contract by 0.1% in 2012

IMF Article IV Review of Euro Area Policies: Focus on EMU Stabilization and Contagion Prevention

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Hungary: Economic Profile

Hungary Fiscal Policy: Government Approves New Taxes to Help Unlock EU Funds

Hungary: EU Opens the Way to Aid Talks

Emerging Europe and CIS : Hungary : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

EU Banking System

Irish Banks: Deleveraging Continues, Recapitalization Needed, SME Lending Still Weak

Spanish Banks: Spain Prepares to Rescue Third Largest Lender

Eurozone : France : Advanced Economies : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Banks : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Poland: Economic Profile

Polish Monetary Policy: Inflation Accelerates to 4.0% y/y in April

Polish Macro View: Q4 2011 Growth Revised Upward to 4.4% Y/Y

Emerging Europe and CIS : Poland : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Lithuania: Economic Profile

Lithuania: Q3 2011 GDP Up 6.6% y/y

Baltics : Eurozone : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Latvia: Economic Profile

S&P Returns Latvia to Investment Grade: Calling the End to the Adjustment?

Latvia: Q2 GDP Growth Accelerates, Recovery Still Fragile

Baltics : Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Romania: Economic Profile

Romanian Monetary Policy: April CPI Slumps to a Record-Low of 1.8% y/y

Romania Macro View: Economy Enters Technical Recession in Q1

Emerging Europe and CIS : Romania : Southeast Europe : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Currency Pegs in the Baltic States

Baltic Banking Systems: Will Regulatory Changes Impede Future Bank Lending?

Latvian Politics: More Coalition Blues, Majority Lost as Six Members Defect

Baltics : Eurozone : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies :

The Baltics: Economic Profile

Baltic Economies: Can Internal Devaluation Restore Competitiveness?

Lithuania: Q3 2011 GDP Up 6.6% y/y

Baltics : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Turkey: Economic Profile

Turkish Manufacturing: Industrial Production Eases in March

Turkey: Inflation Soars to 11.1% y/y in April

Turkey : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Estonia: Economic Profile

Estonia: Economy Expands 7.9% y/y in Q3 2011

On the Back of Euro Adoption, Estonia Re-elects Coalition Government

Baltics : Eurozone : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

Czech Macro View: Economic Recession Deepens in Q1

CE-3 Manufacturing: April PMIs Fall on Decline in New Orders

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Portugal: Economic Profile

Portugal: GDP Growth Contracts by Better Than Expected 0.1% q/q in Q1 2012

Portugal PM and Rehn Concede Prospect for Additional Bridge Funding

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Czech Republic: Fiscal Policy

Czech Politics: Government Survives Confidence Vote

Czech Fiscal Policy: More Spending Cuts in the Pipeline

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Greece: Economic Profile

Greek Economy Shrinks by 6.2% y/y in Q1 2012

Greece: Pikrammenos Takes Charge as Interim PM; Fresh Elections on June 17

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Economic Profile

Russian Economy Set to Slow?

Russian Industrial Production Weak in April

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Fiscal Policy

Russian Fiscal Policy: Eking out a Surplus

Russia Launching Its Privatization Plan

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Hungary: EU Opens the Way to Aid Talks

Emerging Europe and CIS : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

IMF's Role in Central and Eastern Europe

Romania: New Government Wins IMF Backing for Wage Rises

Baltics : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Turkey: External Accounts

Turkey's Current Account Balance Improves Further in March, Yet Financing Risks Remain

Turkey’s Annual Trade Balance Improves in March, but a Pick-Up in Imports Points to Continued Risks

Turkey : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Account : International Trade and Globalization : Trade and External Balance :

Kazakhstan: Economic Profile

Kazakhstan: Inflationary Pressures Further Eases to 5.9 y/y in January

Cracks Appearing in Kazakhstan's Political Scene?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Central Bank Reserves Diversification

Reserves Shifting Away From the Dollar?

Russia's FX Reserves: Diversifying from the Dollar?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Trade and External Balance :

United Kingdom: Economic Profile

UK Falls Back into Recession as GDP Shrinks by 0.2% q/q

UK: Manufacturing Output Picks Up Pace While Industrial Output Declines

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

United Kingdom: Fiscal Policy

UK Budget Deficit Widens in March With Highest Net Debt on Record

United Kingdom : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Czech Republic: Monetary Policy

Czech Monetary Policy: Dovish Signals from the CNB

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Turkey: Labor Market

Turkey: Unemployment Rate Picks Up in February as Economic Activity Slows

Turkey : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Azerbaijan: Economic Profile

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Macroeconomy :

Euro Adoption Path for EU Newcomers

EU Newcomers' Euro Adoption: Delays Expected Due to Eurozone Debt Crisis

On the Back of Euro Adoption, Estonia Re-elects Coalition Government

Baltics : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Southeast Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy :

Ukraine: Economic Profile

Ukrainian Industrial Output Is Set to Slow in 2012

Ukraine's External Deficit Set to Widen in 2012

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Greece: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Greek Parliament Passes Austerity Bill Despite Social Unrest

EU and IMF October Reviews of Greek Program: IMF Pushes for Greater Structural Reforms

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Turkey: Fiscal Policy

Turkey: Will Strong Fiscal Performance be Sustained in 2012?

Turkey : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Claims of Sovereignty Over the Falkland Islands

Should the UK Join the EMU?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : International Organizations :

Slovenia: Economic Profile

Slovenia Economic Outlook: Q2 GDP Contracts 9.3% Y/Y, Recovery Hinges on Upturn in Trading Partners

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Cyprus: Economic Profile

The Specifics in Cyprus

Divided Cyprus: The Reunification Talks Advance at Snail's Pace

Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Italy: Economic Profile

Italy: Economy Continues to Contract in Q1, As Expected

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

CIS Countries: Economic Profiles

CIS Macro View: Growth Picks Up

CIS Inflation Watch 2011

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Oil and Gas Sector

M&A in the Commodities Sector: Uranium Projects Get Go Ahead Despite Fukushima

Canada : Advanced Economies : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Austria: Inflation

Upward Trend in Austria's Inflation Halts in February 2010

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Germany: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

German Inflation Rises Marginally in April

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

France: Household Consumption

French Consumer Confidence Improves Marginally in April

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Eurozone: Monetary Policy

ECB Statements: What Is the ECB Thinking?

Should the ECB Change Its Collateral Framework?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Ireland: Economic Profile

Polls Point to Yes Vote on Irish Referendum, Long-Term Yields Shoot Back Up to 7.4%

Ireland: Q4 GDP Falls by 0.2%q/q

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

France: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

French Inflation Eases to 2.5% y/y in February

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Russia: Consumption

Russian Consumption Slows in April

Russian Demographics and Labor Productivity: 'Hypermortality' Weighing on Growth?

Eurozone : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Trade and External Balance :

Germany: Export Sector

German Exports Increase by 11.4% y/y in 2011

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macroeconomy : International Trade and Globalization : Sectors and Industries :

Portugal: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Portugal PM and Rehn Concede Prospect for Additional Bridge Funding

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Poland: Fiscal Policy

Poland: The Coalition Partners Reach Compromise on Pension Reform

Pseudo-Privatizations in Poland

Emerging Europe and CIS : Poland : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Switzerland: Economic Profile

Swiss Manufacturing PMI In Contraction Zone, Contrary to Economic Barometer Reading

Switzerland : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Poland: Monetary Policy

Polish Monetary Policy: Inflation Accelerates to 4.0% y/y in April

Emerging Europe and CIS : Poland : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

France: Labor Market

French Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.4% in Q4 2011

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Global Manufacturing

Global PMIs Stabilize: No Sign of Strong Growth

Sharp Slowdown in Chinese IP Suggests Economy Not Yet out of the Hole

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : North America : Macroeconomy : Sectors and Industries :

Germany: Labor Market

German Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged at 6.8% in March

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

United Kingdom: Monetary Policy

UK Inflation Down to 3.0% y/y in April, on Falling Transport Costs

UK: Bank of England Keeps Rates Unchanged; No Further QE

United Kingdom : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Middle East: Energy Sector

Egypt Ends Gas Sales to Israel: What are the Political and Economic Spillovers?

Subsidies Backfire: Below Market Retail Prices Breed Shortages in China, Russia and UAE

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Israel : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United Arab Emirates : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Turkey: Economic Risks and Strengths

S&P Downgrades Turkey's Rating Outlook to Stable on Weakening Creditworthiness and Terms of Trade

Turkey : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Unconventional Monetary Policy

UK: Bank of England Keeps Rates Unchanged; No Further QE

Eurozone : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Financial Regulation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

France: Fiscal Policy

French Budget Deficit Surpasses Government Expectations

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Eurozone Cohesion

Adjustment in the EMU: Converging and Diverging Forces

What Are the Chances of an EMU Breakup?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Italy: Fiscal Position

Italy to Miss Deficit Targets for 2013; GDP Growth Revised Downward

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Spain: Fiscal Policy

Spanish 10y Bond Yields Rise Above 6%, Again

Spanish Banks: Spain Prepares to Rescue Third Largest Lender

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Italy: Labor Market

Italian Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.8% in March—Highest in More Than a Decade

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Ireland: Inflation

Ireland's Inflation Falls to 1.3% y/y in January

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

EU Newcomers: Monetary Policy

Hungary Monetary Policy: Headline Inflation Accelerates to 5.7% y/y in April

Romanian Monetary Policy: April CPI Slumps to a Record-Low of 1.8% y/y

Emerging Europe and CIS : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Southeast Europe : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Ukraine and the IMF

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Ukraine's President Vetoes New Tax Code Amid Protests

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

The Netherlands: Economic Profile

The Netherlands Gets a Minority Right-Wing Government

Dutch Economy Grows by 0.2% q/q in Q1 2010

Belgium : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Germany: Household Consumption

German Consumer Confidence Declines in April

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macroeconomy :

Switzerland: Monetary Policy and Inflation

Switzerland: Fall in CPI Accelerates to 0.4% m/m in January

Swiss National Bank Holds Monetary Policy Steady

Switzerland : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

France: Economic Profile

French Economy Stagnates in Q1 2012

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The Netherlands: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Has Dutch Inflation Reached its Trough?

Belgium : Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy :

Financial Integration in the Eurozone

Financial Integration and Current Account Imbalances: What Are the Links?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy :

Eurozone: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Is the ECB Right About Tracking the Money Supply?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Italy: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Italian HICP Stabilizes at 3.8% y/y in April

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macroeconomy :

The Impact of ECB Easing

Is the ECB Monetary Stance Adequate for Germany?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Russian Demographics

Russian Demographics and Labor Productivity: 'Hypermortality' Weighing on Growth?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Austria: Economic Profile

Austrian Economy Remains Stagnant in Q1 2010

How Sustainable Is Austria's Economic Recovery?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Natural Gas Prices

Natural Gas Prices: Will There Be a Rebound?

Will Natural Gas Prices Continue to Weaken?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Austria: Labor Market

Austria: How High will Unemployment rise?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Austrian Fiscal Policy

What is the Outlook for Austria's Budgetary and Financial Position?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Germany: Fiscal Policy

Germany Set to Meet Deficit Reduction Target Ahead of Schedule in 2011 as Tax Revenues Beat Expectations

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Central Europe: Auto Sector

Auto Production in Eastern Europe: Bright Future?

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Europe : Macroeconomy : Sectors and Industries :

Labor Market in the Eurozone

Structural Labor Market Reforms: An Update of the Lisbon Agenda and the Literature

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Optimal Currency Blocs

German Manufacturing Activity and Sentiment Cooling: Is the Strong Euro Starting to Bite?

Europe : Macroeconomy : International Trade and Globalization : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Argentina: Key Sectors

Argentina Takes Control of Repsol-YPF

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

Silver Markets

Silver Prices Make a Strong Recovery in Q1

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Gold Markets

Gold Prices Tumble on U.S. Dollar Strength

Central Bank Buying Offers Gold Support

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Will Platinum and Palladium Continue to Rise?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Grain Markets

Corn Prices High as La Nina Returns

Wheat Prices: More Supply than Demand

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Commodities : Other Commodities :

Agricultural Supply

How Does Climate Change Affect Food Prices?

Is the Demand for Fertilizer on the Rise?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Commodities : Other Commodities :

Soft Commodities

Cotton Prices: Will India Export Ban Provide Upside?

Sugar Prices: Could be Hit by Bumper Harvests and Weakening Demand Growth

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Commodities : Other Commodities :

Global Growth

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Global PMIs Stabilize: No Sign of Strong Growth

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Sectors and Industries :

Rare Earths

Will WTO Ruling Change Chinese Policy on Rare Earths?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Decorum: Production Ceiling Agreed at 30 Million Barrels

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Currency Pegs in the Baltic States

Baltic Banking Systems: Will Regulatory Changes Impede Future Bank Lending?

Latvian Politics: More Coalition Blues, Majority Lost as Six Members Defect

Baltics : Eurozone : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies :

Sovereign Risk in the Eurozone

EU Summit: Leaders Sign the New Fiscal Compact Treaty

Spanish 10y Bond Yields Rise Above 6%, Again

Eurozone : Greece : Ireland : Italy : Spain : Europe : Markets : Fiscal Policy : Government Bonds : Government Bonds/Interest Rates :

Alternative Energy

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Central Asia: Energy Sector

Cracks Appearing in Kazakhstan's Political Scene?

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Central Bank Reserves Diversification

Reserves Shifting Away From the Dollar?

Russia's FX Reserves: Diversifying from the Dollar?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Trade and External Balance :

Livestock and Dairy

Livestock Markets: Tightening Grain Supplies Could Lead to Price Increases

Europe : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Commodities : Other Commodities :

Eurozone: The Euro

What Are the Chances of an EMU Breakup?

ECB Securities Markets Program: Push for Permanent Fiscal Solution via EFSF

Eurozone : Europe : North America : Markets : Currencies :

Steel Markets

Where Are Steel Prices Headed?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Base Metals

Copper Prices Rise on Warehouse Delivery Orders

Aluminum Prices: Will Supply Constraints Ease with Increases in Load Rates?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : World : Markets : Commodities : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Carry Trade

Funding Currency Showdown: Will the Yen Supplant the Dollar?

How Do Japanese Retail Investors Impact the Carry Trade?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets : Currencies :

Oil and Gas Sector

M&A in the Commodities Sector: Uranium Projects Get Go Ahead Despite Fukushima

Canada : Advanced Economies : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Oil Prices

Oil Sells Off on U.S. and EZ Economy Fears

Oil Benchmarks: GSCI to Increase Brent Weighting

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Oil Demand

Global Oil Demand Weakening; IEA and OPEC Cut Forecasts

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Russia: Energy Sector

Changes in Russian Gas Taxes Add Uncertainty

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Middle East: Energy Sector

Egypt Ends Gas Sales to Israel: What are the Political and Economic Spillovers?

Subsidies Backfire: Below Market Retail Prices Breed Shortages in China, Russia and UAE

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Israel : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United Arab Emirates : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

G10 Currencies

Are 'Safe Havens' Back in 2010?

Canadian Dollar: Is Parity the Loonie's New Reality?

Pacific : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Markets : Currencies :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Will Hurricanes Pose Risks to U.S. Oil and Gas Production in 2011?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Natural Gas Supply

Will the U.S. Become a Major LNG Exporter?

What Are the Prospects for Shale Gas in Europe?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Commodity Rules and Regulation: Margin Requirements Cut by U.S. Exchanges

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Global Equities

Major Central Banks Cut Dollar Swap Rates to Ease EZ Funding Stress

Global Equities Gain in 2010, Raising Hopes for 2011

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : North America : Markets : Equity :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

European Equities

European Equities' Performance Diverges in 2010: What Will 2011 Bring?

German Stocks Lead European Bourses

Europe : Markets : Equity :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : Northeast Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Sectors and Industries :

Dark Liquidity Pools

The 'Flash Crash' of May 6: SEC Releases Final Report

'Flash Orders' and 'Naked Access' :Rules Open to Interpretation

United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Equity : Nonbank Intermediaries :

Portfolio Allocation

Will Infrastructure Investment Be the New Megatrend?

Debunking CAPM

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets :

Eurozone: Government Bonds

Diverging Intra-Eurozone Government Bond Spreads: Reflecting Credit or Liquidity Risk?

EU Governance: First Macro-Surveillance Report Under Six-Pack Legislation

Eurozone : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds : Government Bonds/Interest Rates :

Natural Gas Prices

Natural Gas Prices: Will There Be a Rebound?

Will Natural Gas Prices Continue to Weaken?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Natural Gas Demand

Are Utilities Shifting From Coal to Natural Gas?

Can Natural Gas Ease Asia's Energy Demand? China to License First Shale Gas Plots

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

Currency Intervention in Developed Countries

Should the UK Join the EMU?

United Kingdom : Europe : Markets :

Non-OPEC Oil Supply

Non-OPEC Oil Supply: Exxon Beat BP to the Russian Arctic

Canada's Oil Sands an Increasing Source of U.S. Oil Supply

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Market Correlations

Are Hedge Funds Causing Increasing Correlation Between Asset Classes?

What is the Case for Diversifying in Increasingly Correlated Markets?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets :

Market Volatility

How Does News Impact Market Volatility?

Are Measures of Market Risk Simply Flawed Crystal Balls?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets :

Core Government Bonds

Will JGB Yields Plateau Under 2%?

Is a Downgrade of UK Credit Ratings Likely?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : North America : Markets : Government Bonds : Government Bonds/Interest Rates :

Foreign Exchange Markets

What is the Impact of Currency Interventions in Developed Countries?

Is There a Role for Gold in the International Monetary System?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Markets : Currencies :

The Shadow Banking System

Regulation of Hedge Funds and Private Equity

U.S. Money Market Fund Reform: Industry Warns of Risks

Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Capital Market Intermediaries :

CIS: Banking Sector

Russia: Industrial Output Continues To Plunge

Russian Banking System: Revival in Credit Growth

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Frontier Markets : Finance and Banking : Banks :

EU Debt Crisis Implications

Banks and EZ Debt Crisis: Bank Exposures and Loss Estimates

Spanish Banks: Spain Prepares to Rescue Third Largest Lender

Eurozone : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

Financial Conditions and Liquidity

Central Banks' Collateral Frameworks and Non-Standard Measures

Bank Lending Surveys: Moderate Recovery in U.S. Loan Demand

Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Sub-Saharan Africa : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Banks :

Russian Currency Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Is the Russian Government Starting to Save Again?

Russia's FX Reserves: Diversifying from the Dollar?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Turkey: Banking Sector

Turkish Banking: Regulator Imposes New Measures to Curb Lending

Turkey : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

Central Europe: Banking Sectors

Polish Banks: Generally Healthy, but Exposed to EZ Crisis

Czech Republic: Stress Tests Indicate Banking Sector Would Withstand Deep Recession

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Hungary : Poland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

The European Financial Stability Framework

Financial Transactions Tax: Germany Looking for Alternative Taxes

Cross-Border Micro and Macro-Prudential Regulation: New Agencies Open Their Doors

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Banks : Financial Regulation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

EU Banking System

Irish Banks: Deleveraging Continues, Recapitalization Needed, SME Lending Still Weak

Spanish Banks: Spain Prepares to Rescue Third Largest Lender

Eurozone : France : Advanced Economies : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Banks : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Credit Rating Agencies

Credit Rating Agencies: Banks Warned About Move to Remove Ratings

Eurozone : United States : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Banks : Capital Market Intermediaries : Financial Regulation :

Russia: Banking Sector

Russian Banking System: Revival in Credit Growth

More Consolidation On the Way for Russian Banking Sector?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

Resolution of Troubled Financial Institutions

Contingent Convertibles(CoCos): Europe to Use CoCos to Aid Ailing Banks

Too Big to Fail Status Report: Unwieldy Dodd-Frank Legislation Faces Backlash

United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Banks : Financial Regulation : Nonbank Intermediaries :

Greece: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Greek Parliament Passes Austerity Bill Despite Social Unrest

EU and IMF October Reviews of Greek Program: IMF Pushes for Greater Structural Reforms

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Hedge Fund and Private Equity Regulation

Hedge Fund Regulation: SEC Eases Regulation for Private Funds

Hedge Fund and Private Equity in Europe: EU Directive Set to Become Law

United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Financial Regulation : Nonbank Intermediaries :

United Kingdom: Banking Sector

UK Banks:Banks Fail to Meet SME Lending Targets

Too Big to Fail Status Report: Unwieldy Dodd-Frank Legislation Faces Backlash

United Kingdom : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Greece: Banking Sector

Greece Taps Rescue Fund to Nationalize Proton Bank

Major Central Banks Cut Dollar Swap Rates to Ease EZ Funding Stress

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

Unconventional Monetary Policy

UK: Bank of England Keeps Rates Unchanged; No Further QE

Eurozone : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Financial Regulation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Ukraine Banks

Ukraine Banking Sector: On A Steady Path to Recovery?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

Dark Liquidity Pools

The 'Flash Crash' of May 6: SEC Releases Final Report

'Flash Orders' and 'Naked Access' :Rules Open to Interpretation

United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Equity : Nonbank Intermediaries :

The Impact of ECB Easing

Is the ECB Monetary Stance Adequate for Germany?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Political Risk in the Baltics

Latvian Politics: More Coalition Blues, Majority Lost as Six Members Defect

Lithuania: Fiscal Consolidation Continues

Baltics : Eurozone : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

United Kingdom: Domestic Politics

UK Eases Stance On Dismissal of Fiscal Treaty After Criticism

UK Riots: What's the Impact?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Global Climate Change Policy

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

Roadblocks Remain for Climate Financing

China : Northeast Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Turkey: Domestic Politics and Political Risk

Syrian Conflict Exacerbates Tension Between Turkish State and Kurdish Minority

Turkey's General Elections: AKP Secures Third Term, What's Next?

Emerging Europe and CIS : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Belarus: Economic Profile

Belarus's External Sector Troubles: Only Short-Term Fixes?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The Caucasus: Economic Profiles

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

Russia-Georgia Relations and U.S. Senate Approval of Resolution Supporting Georgia

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Central Asia: Economic Profiles

Kazakhstan: Economy Continued to Grow in 2011

Mongolia: Economy Booming

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

Argentina: Key Sectors

Argentina Takes Control of Repsol-YPF

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

Belarus Economic Profile

Belarus's External Sector Troubles: Only Short-Term Fixes?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Ireland: Domestic Politics

Ireland's Interest Rate On Bailout Loans Reduced to 3.5%

What Are the Effects of Ireland’s Harsh Spending Cuts?

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

United Kingdom: Real Estate Market

UK: Largest Drop in Commercial Real Estate Following EZ Headwinds

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Real Estate :

Russia and the U.S.

U.S.-Russia Ties: A New START

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation :

Ireland: Fiscal Policy

Ireland: Leading Think Tank Calls for Faster Deficit Reduction

Further Stages of Ireland's 2011 Budget Passed Into Legislation

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Real Estate :

Portugal: Domestic Politics

Portugal's Center-Right Sweeps to Power After June 5 Election

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Rare Earths

Will WTO Ruling Change Chinese Policy on Rare Earths?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Other Commodities :

Cancun Climate Change Summit

Durban Climate Conference: 2015 'Roadmap' Agreed; Canada Leaves Kyoto

What Scope for U.S.–China Climate Cooperation?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Greece: Domestic Politics

Greece: Pikrammenos Takes Charge as Interim PM; Fresh Elections on June 17

Economic Woes Build on Election Speculation in Greece

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

The G20's Role in Economic Policy Making

The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?

Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :

EU Enlargement Process

Turkey to Revive its Bid for EU Membership

Emerging Europe and CIS : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Russia: Trade and External Balance

Russia's Current Account Surplus Set to Benefit From High Oil Prices, Capital Outflows Persist

Is Russia Moving Closer to WTO Membership?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Account : Energy Security and Policy : International Trade and Globalization : Trade and External Balance :

French Security and Defense Policy

Entente Fiscale: France and the UK Ink Belt-Tightening Defense Pact

France : Europe : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

NATO's Future Role

NATO in Afghanistan: Obama Unwinds Troop Increase

U.S.-Afghan Relations: Tensions Mount

Baltics : Belgium : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Nordics : Norway : Romania : Southeast Europe : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Europe's Neutrals

What Are the Effects of Ireland’s Harsh Spending Cuts?

Swiss Manufacturing PMI In Contraction Zone, Contrary to Economic Barometer Reading

Eurozone : Nordics : Sweden : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration

Baltics : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Southeast Europe : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Reform of the European Union

Belgium Takes the EU Helm on July 1: Financial Oversight Dominates Policy Challenges

EU Politics: Lisbon Treaty Comes into Force

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Poland : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum

Is Immigration Good or Bad for the UK Economy?

Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Labor Markets and Productivity :

OPEC Oil Supply

OPEC Decorum: Production Ceiling Agreed at 30 Million Barrels

How Much Can We Trust Oil Reserve Statistics?

Gulf Cooperation Council : Saudi Arabia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Italy: Domestic Politics

Mario Monti's New Technocratic Italian Government Takes Power

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

Czech Macro View: Economic Recession Deepens in Q1

CE-3 Manufacturing: April PMIs Fall on Decline in New Orders

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Domestic Politics

Putin's Cabinet: New Entrants But Little Scope For Reform?

How Serious Is Putin's Reform Push?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

France: Domestic Politics

France: Francois Hollande Wins the Presidential Elections

Eurozone : France : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Spain: Domestic Politics

Spain Elects New Center-Right Government

Basque ETA Declares 'Permanent' Cease-Fire, Spain Wants 'Definitive End'

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Alternative Energy

U.S. and UK Move Forward on Nuclear

U.S. Ethanol Exports Soaring

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Russia: Foreign Policy

Can Sino-Russian Ties Extend Beyond Resource Codependence?

Can EU-Russia Ties Shift From Energy Focus to Modernization?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Hungary: EU Opens the Way to Aid Talks

Emerging Europe and CIS : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Central Asia: Energy Sector

Cracks Appearing in Kazakhstan's Political Scene?

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :

United Kingdom: Economic Profile

UK Falls Back into Recession as GDP Shrinks by 0.2% q/q

UK: Manufacturing Output Picks Up Pace While Industrial Output Declines

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Belgium: Domestic Politics

Belgium: Political Parties Form New Coalition Government

Belgium : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy :

Political Risk in Northern Ireland

Has Peace Become Permanent in Northern Ireland?

Eurozone : Ireland : United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Ukraine: Economic Profile

Ukrainian Industrial Output Is Set to Slow in 2012

Ukraine's External Deficit Set to Widen in 2012

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Turkey and Geopolitical Energy Issues

Baghdad Puts Turkey-Kurdistan Oil Pipeline Plan Off Track

Russia's South Stream Pipeline Project: Moscow Floats LNG Alternative?

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

Turkey: Foreign Policy

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Mending Ties With France; Genocide Bill Deemed Unconstitutional

Palestinian UNESCO Membership Takes Away the Possibility of Renewed Talks

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Claims of Sovereignty Over the Falkland Islands

Should the UK Join the EMU?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : International Organizations :

Germany: Domestic Politics

Germany: Huge Electoral Setback for Chancellor Merkel

Germany: Regional Elections Curb Merkel's Power

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Political Risk in Eastern Europe

Czech Politics: Government Survives Confidence Vote

Romania: New Government Wins IMF Backing for Wage Rises

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Southeast Europe : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Russia and the CIS Countries

Russia-Georgia Relations and U.S. Senate Approval of Resolution Supporting Georgia

Turkmenistan's Gas Politics: Ashgabat Eyeing Western Energy Markets?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy :

CIS Countries: Economic Profiles

CIS Macro View: Growth Picks Up

CIS Inflation Watch 2011

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Consumption

Russian Consumption Slows in April

Russian Demographics and Labor Productivity: 'Hypermortality' Weighing on Growth?

Eurozone : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Trade and External Balance :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Electric, Gas or Ethanol?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Ukraine: Domestic Politics

Tymoshenko Verdict Reflects Worsened Domestic Political Situation

Ukraine: Tilting Between Russia and EU

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Russia: Energy Sector

Changes in Russian Gas Taxes Add Uncertainty

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

Turkey and EU Accession

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Mending Ties With France; Genocide Bill Deemed Unconstitutional

Turkey to Revive its Bid for EU Membership

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :

Eastern European Energy Security

Russia Launches Nord Stream Pipeline: European Clients to Receive Gas by November

Russian Deal With Ukraine Eases Fears of Another Winter Gas War

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Nordics : Poland : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Europe : Geostrategy : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

Middle East: Energy Sector

Egypt Ends Gas Sales to Israel: What are the Political and Economic Spillovers?

Subsidies Backfire: Below Market Retail Prices Breed Shortages in China, Russia and UAE

Egypt : Gulf Cooperation Council : Israel : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United Arab Emirates : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

French Foreign Policy

Coup in Niger: Uranium Market Implications?

Can EU-Russia Ties Shift From Energy Focus to Modernization?

France : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Development Challenges : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Will Hurricanes Pose Risks to U.S. Oil and Gas Production in 2011?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Commodity Market Regulation

Commodity Rules and Regulation: Margin Requirements Cut by U.S. Exchanges

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Gold : Gold and Precious Metals : Industrial Metals : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities : Precious Metals :

Solar

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

Bleaker Outlook for Global Growth

Stabiltiy Bond Consultation Results: Yes, but...

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Eurozone Cohesion

Adjustment in the EMU: Converging and Diverging Forces

What Are the Chances of an EMU Breakup?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy :

EU Climate Change Policy

What’s Brewing in EU Climate Policy After Copenhagen?

EU Solar Energy: Can Southern Europe Come to the Rescue?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Clean Energy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Energy Security and Policy :

Global Military Spending

Global Military Spending Still on the Rise?

China : Gulf Cooperation Council : Northeast Asia : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Defense Policy and Terrorism : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Sectors and Industries :

United States-Turkey Relations

Erdogan Visit Highlights Turkey's Economic and Political Ties With the Middle East

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Mending Ties With France; Genocide Bill Deemed Unconstitutional

Turkey : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Ukraine and the IMF

Ukraine Hopes to Defer IMF Payments: Financing Pressures Mount

Ukraine's President Vetoes New Tax Code Amid Protests

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Frontier Markets : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

The Current State of Global Water Supply

Is a Water Crisis Looming?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Energy Security and Policy :

Russia and the EU

U.S.-Russia Ties: A New START

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Baltics : Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Nordics : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Energy Security and Policy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

The Netherlands: Economic Profile

The Netherlands Gets a Minority Right-Wing Government

Dutch Economy Grows by 0.2% q/q in Q1 2010

Belgium : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russian Demographics

Russian Demographics and Labor Productivity: 'Hypermortality' Weighing on Growth?

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Italy: Foreign and Defense Policy

U.S.-Afghan Relations: Tensions Mount

NATO at 60: What Future Role For the Alliance?

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Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Demographics : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Georgia: Domestic Politics

Russia-Georgia Relations and U.S. Senate Approval of Resolution Supporting Georgia

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Geostrategy :

Regional Development Banks

New Role and Funding For the African Development Bank?

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

Sub-Saharan Africa : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Development Challenges : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

EU to Offer Debt Relief to MENA Transitioning Countries

Multilateral Institutions Step Up Support to Eastern European Corporates and Banks

Commonwealth of Independent States : Emerging Europe and CIS : Emerging Markets : Europe : Geostrategy : Development Challenges : International Organizations :

EU-UK Tensions

Should the UK Join the EMU?

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