Europe

Sweden: Economic Profile

Swedish Economy Falls Back into Recession in Q4

Higher Energy Prices Contribute to Swedish Inflation in February

Nordics : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Norway: Economic Profile

Norwegian Oil Investment in Decline

Norwegian Economic Outlook: Lower-Than-Expected q/q GDP Growth of 0.3% in Q4 2009

Nordics : Norway : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Germany: Export Sector

German Exports Decline 6.3% m/m in January: Blip or Trend?

Germany's Export-Led Growth Model: Sign of Strength or Weakness?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Markets : International Trade and Globalization : Sectors and Industries :

Romania: Economic Profile

Romania: S&P Upgrades Ratings Outlook to Stable

Romania's GDP Drops by 7.1% in 2009

Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Portugal: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Portugal Unveils New Austerity Plan: Another Greek Tragedy?

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Iceland: Economic Profile

Icelandic Output Falls by Record 6.5% in 2009, Contraction to Continue in 2010

Iceland Monetary Policy: Key Rate Cut to 9.5% in January as Central Bank Continues Easing

Iceland : Nordics : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Bulgaria: Economic Profile

Bulgaria Economic Outlook: GDP Declined 5.0% in 2009

Bulgaria Politics: The Government Hopes to Impeach the President

Bulgaria : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Turkey: Fiscal Policy

No IMF Deal for Turkey

Turkey: Fiscal Rule Expected To Be Announced in H1 2010

Turkey : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Iceland's Geyser Crisis

Iceland Rejects Controversial Icesave Legislation in Referendum

Iceland's Debt Burden: How Sustainable?

Iceland : Nordics : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis :

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

Czech Fiscal Policy: Is Sovereign Credit Rating in Danger of a Downgrade?

Czech Republic: Weaker-than-Expected Q4 GDP Numbers

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Lithuania: Economic Profile

Fitch Raises Outlook on Lithuania's Rating

Baltics : Lithuania : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Poland: Fiscal Policy

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Privatizations in Poland: Government Sells Stake in ENEA

Central Europe : Poland : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Central Europe: Auto Sector

Auto Production in 'Detroit of Europe': Tough Times Ahead?

The Opel Saga: German Deal With Magna Causes Political Rifts Across Europe

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Slovakia : Europe : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

The Group of Eight (G8)

G7 Ministers Focus on Financial Reform, Not Currencies

Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?

Canada : France : Germany : Italy : Japan : North East Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Macro View :

Norway: Government Pension Fund

Norway's Government Pension Fund-Global: Record Annual Return in 2009

Norwegian Fiscal Policy: Expansionary 2010 Budget

Nordics : Norway : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Fiscal Policy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

Denmark: Economic Profile

Denmark Economic Outlook: Modest Growth in Q4 on the Back of Net Exports and Private Consumption

Danish Monetary Policy: Another Unilateral Move Cuts Key Lending Rate to Record-Low 1.05%

Denmark : Nordics : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Economic Profile

Russian Economy Is Out of Recession, But How Fast Will It Grow?

Russian Manufacturing Starting to Strengthen?

Russia : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Switzerland: Economic Profile

Swiss Economic Recovery Accelerates: 0.7% q/q Growth in Q4

Switzerland's Economy in 2010: Is a Sustainable Upswing in the Cards?

Switzerland : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Turkey: Economic Profile

Turkish Industrial Production Rises a Weaker-than-Expected 12.1% YoY in January

Turkey Economic Outlook: 3Q GDP Better-than-Anticipated, Positive Annual Growth Expected in 2010

Turkey : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

United Kingdom: Bond Market

Is a Downgrade of UK Credit Ratings Likely?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Government Bonds :

Turkey: Monetary Policy

Turkey: February Marks a Return to Double-Digit Inflation

Turkish Monetary Policy: When Will Rate Hikes Begin?

Turkey : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Greece: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Overview of Solutions: Wolfgang Schaeuble Proposes EMU Exit as Last Resort

Sovereign Debt and Derivatives: Is a Ban on Naked CDS Justified?

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

United Kingdom: Government Debt

The UK 2009 Pre-Budget Report: 50% Windfall Tax on Bonuses, Higher Income Taxes

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Croatia: Economic Profile

Croatia Economic Outlook: GDP Shrinks 4.4% in Q4

Western Balkan Countries on the EU Accession Path: Timeline and Challenges Ahead

Croatia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Serbia: Economic Profile

Serbia's IMF Program: Foreign Banks to Lower their Credit Exposure?

Serbia Economic Outlook: Fragile Recovery Ahead

Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Poland: Economic Profile

Poland: Better-than-Expected GDP Growth of 1.7% in 2009

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Central Europe : Poland : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

United Kingdom: Consumption

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis :

Finland: Economic Profile

Finland’s Growth Flat in Q4 2009, Strike Threatens Fragile Recovery in Q1 2010

Finland's Public Finances: Solid Compared to EU Peers, But Consolidation Needed

Finland : Nordics : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Poland: Monetary Policy

Polish Monetary Policy: Key Rate At Record Low of 3.5%. When Will Tightening Come?

Poland Drops 2012 Target Date for Eurozone Entry

Central Europe : Poland : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Central and Eastern Europe: Economic Outlook

Recovery in Eastern Europe: When Will It Come? What Could Drive It?

Eastern Europe: Stabilization, but Vulnerabilities Remain

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Eurozone : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Serbia : Slovakia : Slovenia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

France: Labor Market

French Unemployment Continues to Rise in January: What Is the Outlook for the Labor Market?

With Mounting Lay-offs Will Social Unrest Escalate in France?

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Global Manufacturing

How Sustainable Are Improvements in Global Manufacturing?

U.S. Manufacturing: Is the Pace of Expansion Sustainable?

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

Euro Adoption Path for EU Newcomers

Will Greek Woes Delay EU Newcomers' Euro Adoption Timetable?

Euro Ambitions in the Baltics: Estonia Stands Out

Europe : Macro View : Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Eurozone : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The Role of the IMF in the Financial Crisis

The IMF's Flexible Credit Line

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions :

United Kingdom: Fiscal Policy

UK Fiscal Policy: What Should Be the Future Course of Action?

The UK 2009 Pre-Budget Report: 50% Windfall Tax on Bonuses, Higher Income Taxes

United Kingdom : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Germany: Labor Market

German Unemployment Continues Upward Trend in February: What Is the Labor Market Outlook?

Will Germany's Short-Work Scheme Help Avert Massive Lay-Offs?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Germany: Economic Profile

German Industrial Production Disappoints with 0.6% m/m in January

Germany: Buoyant Exports Prevented GDP from Contracting in Q4

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

United Kingdom: Monetary Policy

UK Inflation Exceeds Target and Expectations in January: How Sticky?

UK Stops Quantitative Easing: An End or a Pause?

United Kingdom : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Eastern European Public Finances

Public Finances: Eastern Europe Outshines EMU Periphery

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

UK: Real Estate Market

UK Housing Prices: Is the Recent Run Coming to an End?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Real Estate Sector :

UK: Economic Profile

UK Edges Out of Recession in Q4 2009

UK General Election: What Will the Future Hold?

United Kingdom : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

Canada's G8/G20 Agenda

G20 Finance Ministers: Is the Agenda too Broad?

Argentina : Australia : Brazil : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia and CIS : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

Nordics: Labor Market

Celebrated Danish Labor Market Model in Crisis?

Is Denmark's Flexicurity Model Causing a Brain Drain?

Denmark : Iceland : Nordics : Norway : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Turkey: Economic Risks and Strengths

S&P Upgrades Sovereign Rating for Turkey: On the Way to Investment Grade?

No IMF Deal for Turkey

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

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland Islands

Claims on Sovereignty in the Falkland Islands

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : International Organizations :

Hungary: Economic Profile

Hungary Politics: April Elections Cloud Fiscal Outlook

Hungary: IMF Deal Helps, But Still A Long Road Ahead

Central Europe : Hungary : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Turkey: Labor Market

Turkish Labor Market: Unemployment Rate Moves to 13.1% in October-December Period

Turkey : Europe : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Eurozone: Economic Profile

EU Commission Keeps Interim Forecast at 0.7% for the Eurozone

Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Eurozone : Europe :

Russia: The Ruble

Outlook for the Ruble: A Tighter Band?

From Home Bias to Dollar Seeking? The Role of the Euro and Dollar in Russia

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Systemic Effects of Exit Strategies

Fed's New Tools: Interest on Reserves, Reverse Repos and Term Deposits

UK Stops Quantitative Easing: An End or a Pause?

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

Ireland: Labor Market

Ireland: When Will the Labor Market Turn Around?

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Nordics: Monetary Policy

Central Bank of Sweden Keeps Repo Rate at 0.25%, but Indicates Earlier Rate Hikes than Previously Planned

Danish Monetary Policy: Another Unilateral Move Cuts Key Lending Rate to Record-Low 1.05%

Denmark : Nordics : Norway : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Shaky Currency Pegs in the Baltic States

Swedish Banks: More Resilient Now, But Risks Remain

Should the IMF Have Required Devaluation In Latvia?

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies :

Spain: Economic Profile

Spain's GDP Continues to Fall in Q4: When Will the Economy Exit Recession?

Spain Overview of Macro Indicators and Forecasts

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Spain: Labor Market

Unemployment in Spain Continues to Rise in February: Is This the Peak?

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Latvia: Economic Profile

Latvia: Regaining Competitiveness?

Latvia Economic Outlook: GDP Contracts 16.9% YoY in Q4

Baltics : Latvia : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The Recovery of Global Trade Flows

Will Trade Ministers Conclude the Doha Trade Talks in 2010?

Will Trade Financing Costs Continue to Ease in 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Nordics: Industrial Sector

Brighter Outlook for Swedish Auto Sector

Denmark : Iceland : Nordics : Norway : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Ukraine: Economic Profile

Ukraine: Economic Outlook 2010

Has Ukraine’s Industrial Production Bottomed Out?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

France: Fiscal Policy

How Realistic is France's Fiscal Consolidation Plan?

France: Will the Carbon Tax Prove Effective?

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Eurozone Cohesion

What Are the Chances of an EMU Break-Up?

Adjustment in the EMU: Are Stabilizing or Diverging Forces at Work?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Italy: Fiscal Position

Italy's Public Finances: Another Greek Tragedy?

Pension Reform Agreed in Italy: A Long-Term Solution?

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Spain: Fiscal Policy

Spain Announces Fiscal Austerity Package

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Italy: Labor Market

Italian Unemployment Rises in January - When Will the Labor Market Turn Around?

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Ireland: Inflation

Ireland: What Is the Inflation Outlook for 2010?

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Global Fiscal Stimulus Measures

What's in Japan's Fiscal Stimulus Packages?

Will the Second Fiscal Stimulus Boost Job Creation?

North East Asia : Pacific : South East Asia : South Korea : Taiwan : United Kingdom : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Macro View : Current Account : Current Financial Crisis : External Balance : Fiscal Policy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions :

IMF's Expanded Role in Central and Eastern Europe

Politics Endangers IMF Programs in Several Countries

IMF's Expansive Role in Emerging Europe: A New, More Lenient Organization?

Baltics : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Hungary : Latvia : Poland : Romania : Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

The European Financial Stability Framework

European-Wide Micro- and Macro-Prudential Regulation: Leaders Give Backing

EU Hedge Fund and Private Equity Directive: Is It Protectionist?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Banks and Risk Management : Financial Systems and Regulation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Frontier Markets

Frontier Markets: How Correlated with Global Markets and Each Other?

Will Frontier Markets Have More Access to Bond Markets in 2010?

Kazakhstan : Russia and CIS : Sub-Saharan Africa : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Equities : External Balance :

Advanced Economies: Financial Sector Taxes

Responsibility Fee, Tobin Tax, or Bonus Tax? Bankers Support Systemic Risk Levy

Eurozone : Switzerland : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

EU Stress Tests

How Healthy Are Spanish Banks?

ECB December Financial Stability Review: Increase in Expected Writedowns

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Banks and Risk Management : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : Slovenia : South East Europe : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Turkey: External Accounts

No IMF Deal for Turkey

Turkey's Current Account Deficit Shrinks: Will the Correction Last?

Turkey : Europe : Macro View : Current Account : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

EU Newcomers: Monetary Policy

Romania Monetary Policy: Inflation Slowdown Points to Rate Cut in March

Hungary Monetary Policy: Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to Historical Low in February

Central Europe : Hungary : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Greece: Economic Profile

Greek GDP Contraction Accelerates in Q4 2009: 0.8% Q/Q

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Ukraine and the IMF

How Flexible Will the IMF Be With Ukraine?

Is Ukraine on the Brink of Default?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Impact of Global Crisis on EU Newcomers

Lessons from the Crisis in Eastern Europe

Comparing CEE of Today to 1990s Asia

Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles : Baltics : Central Europe : South East Europe :

Czech Republic: Monetary Policy

Czech National Bank Holds Key Rate at Record-Low 1.0% in January

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

France: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

French Inflation Accelerates in January: Will It Keep Rising?

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

The Netherlands: Economic Profile

Dutch Growth Slows to 0.3% Q/Q in Q4 2009

What Is the Outlook for the Dutch Economy?

Benelux : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Belgium: Economic Profile

Belgium Business Confidence Reaches 15-Month High in December - Is This the Peak?

Belgium's GDP Grows 0.3% Q/Q in Q4 2009

Benelux : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Germany: Household Consumption

German Retail Sales Continue to Disappoint in January: Is a Consumer Recesssion in the Cards for 2010?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View :

Ireland: Economic Profile

Has the Irish Economy Left the Worst Behind?

Ireland's Economy Exits Recession: GDP Grows 0.3% Q/Q in Q3

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Kazakhstan: Economic Profile

Kazakhstan: Signs of Recovery?

Kazakhstan Moves to Diversify its Reserves

Central Asia : Kazakhstan : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Monetary Policy

Russian Inflation Still Muted for Now

Another Rate Cut: Is Russia Near the End of its Monetary Easing Path?

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Inflation Targeting : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

The Serbian Dinar

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Rate to 9.5% in December

Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Croatia: The Kuna

How Exposed are Western Balkan Countries to a Currency Crisis?

Croatia's EU Path: Entry Talks Set to Conclude in 2010

Croatia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Inflation Targeting : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Private Equity and Sovereign Wealth Funds in Germany

Is Germany's Recession an Opportunity for SWFs and Private Equity Firms?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Hedge Funds and Private Equity : Sectors and Industries :

Austria: Inflation

Austria: Has Inflation Passed its Trough?

Austria : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

The BRICs and Reserve Currency Alternatives

China's Super-Sovereign Reserve Currency Idea: Could the SDR Be a Reserve Currency?

North East Asia : Russia : South Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Reserve Diversification :

Switzerland: Monetary Policy and Inflation

Swiss Inflation Suprises on the Upside in January: Implications for Monetary Policy?

Swiss National Bank Maintains Expansionary Monetary Policy

Switzerland : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

France: Economic Profile

French GDP Accelerates in Q4 2009: 0.6% Q/Q

France: How Strong Will the Economic Recovery Be in 2010?

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Switzerland: Labor Market

Swiss Unemployment Reaches 11-Year High: What Is the Outlook?

Switzerland : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Transatlantic Differences in the Real Estate Sector

Turkish Housing Market: Strong Growth Ahead

Spain's Housing Bust Breaking Records: 47.6% Fall in Sales in 12 Months

Europe : North America : Macro View : Real Estate Sector :

Eurozone: Monetary Policy

How and When Will the ECB Exit From Monetary Easing?

ECB Statements: What Is the ECB Thinking?

Eurozone : France : Germany : Italy : Spain : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Italy: Private Consumption

Will the Italian Consumer Hold Back the Economic Recovery?

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The Netherlands: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Has Dutch Inflation Reached its Trough?

Macro View : Benelux : Eurozone : Europe :

Global Growth

How Strong Will Global Growth Be in 2010?

How Sustainable Are Improvements in Global Manufacturing?

Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : North America :

Eurozone: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

How Serious is the Risk of Deflation in the Eurozone?

Is the ECB Right About Tracking the Money Supply?

Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Italy: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Italian Inflation Slows in February: Deflation Ahead?

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macro View :

The IMF Rescues the CIS

Politics Endangers IMF Programs in Several Countries

How Flexible Will the IMF Be With Ukraine?

Central Asia : Kazakhstan : Russia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : IMF and International Economic Institutions : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

The Impact of ECB Easing

Danish Monetary Policy: Another Unilateral Move Cuts Key Lending Rate to Record-Low 1.05%

Is the ECB Monetary Stance Adequate for Germany?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Germany: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

German Inflation Slows in February: Blip or Trend?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Liquidity Traps

Time for a Paradigm Shift: Do We Need a Higher Inflation Target?

Is There Too Much or Too Little Liquidity? A Contrarian View

Eurozone : United Kingdom : Advanced Economies : Europe : Latin America : North America : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Russian Demographics

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

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Social Unrest in France

Sarkozy Unveils Third Reform Package Covering Pensions, Jobs and Immigration

France's Mandate for Reforms: Sarkozy Needs to Step Up

France : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum

Is Immigration Good or Bad for the UK Economy?

Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Nordics: Economic Profile

Nordic Outlook: Green Shoots in Evidence

Nordic Housing Markets: Stabilizing, But Development Varies Between Countries

Denmark : Finland : Iceland : Nordics : Norway : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Austria: Economic Profile

Austria's Economy Grows 0.9% Q/Q in Q3

How Sustainable Is Austria's Economic Recovery?

Austria : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

The Netherlands: Banking Sector

What Are the Challenges Facing the Dutch Banking Sector?

Will the Dutch Cap on Executive Bonuses Prove Effective?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Benelux : Eurozone :

Italy: Economic Profile

Is Italy's Economy Heading for a Double-Dip Recession in 2010?

Italy's GDP Contracts 0.2% Q/Q in Q4 2009

Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Eurozone : Italy :

France: Household Consumption

French Retail Sales Drop in January: Is the Economic Recovery Losing Momentum?

Eurozone : France : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Bulgaria's Currency Board

Bulgaria: Can its Currency Board Survive?

Will Romania and Bulgaria Go the Way of the Baltics?

Bulgaria : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Current Financial Crisis : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Russian Consumer Spending

Russian Labor Market Vulnerabilities

Russian Consumption in the Doldrums?

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : External Balance : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Technological Change :

Economic Challenges Following Germany's Reunification

How Much Did German Reunification Cost?

Will East Germany's Economy Ever Catch-Up With Its Western Counterpart?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Technological Change :

Natural Gas Prices

Will Natural Gas Prices Rise as Supply Glut Turns Into Deficit?

Is Natural Gas's Link to Oil Prices Weakening?

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

Financial Protectionism in the Wake of Crisis

Tackling Too-Big-To-Fail: Overview of Proposals

European-Wide Micro- and Macro-Prudential Regulation: Leaders Give Backing

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

Germany: Sectors and Industries

Is Germany's Recession an Opportunity for SWFs and Private Equity Firms?

What is the Potential of the German Services Sector?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Monetary Policy and Asset Bubbles

Should Central Banks Fight Asset Bubbles? Views of Practicioners and Academics

Outside the Box Approaches to Deal With Boom and Bust in the Era of Financial Innovation

Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

The Netherlands: Labor Market

Did Short-Work Schemes Dampen the Recession's Impact on Dutch Unemployment?

Benelux : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Austria: Labor Market

Austria: How High will Unemployment rise?

Austria : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Belarus Economic Profile

Belarussian Economy in 2009

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Eastern Europe: External Accounts

Eastern Europe Current Accounts in Adjustment: Out of the Danger Zone?

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Current Account : External Balance :

Russian Currency Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Russia's Sovereign Wealth: Russia Draws on the Reserve Fund

Russia Goes Global: Russian Multinationals Invest Abroad

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Reserve Diversification :

Global Trade Agreements

How Deep Is Asian Trade Fragmented?

Is Reopening NAFTA a Pandora's Box for Canada or a Blessing in Disguise?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

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 : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : Foreign Aid : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

Austrian Fiscal Policy

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

Fiscal Policy : Austria : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View :

Slovakia: Economic Profile

Slovakia Outlook: Return to Positive Annual Growth Expected in 2010

Central Europe : Eurozone : Slovakia : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Gains from Globalization

Will Income Inequality Spur Globalization Backlash in Developing Countries?

Can Aid for Trade Benefit Developing Countries?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : International Trade and Globalization :

France: Real Estate Sector

What is the Outlook for France's Housing Market?

France : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector : Residential : Sectors and Industries :

Serbia: Monetary Policy

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Rate to 9.5% in December

Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Germany: Fiscal Policy

Germany Passes Tax-Cut Bill: Will the Economy Benefit?

How Effective is Germany's Fiscal Stimulus?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Russia: Fiscal Policy

Russian Debt: Heading Back to the Market

Will Russia's Privatization Plan Really Open Up Access to New Investors?

Russia : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Switzerland: Banking Sector

How Much Black Money is Hidden in Swiss Bank Accounts?

Swiss Banks and Systemic Risk: 'Too Big to Bail'?

Switzerland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Switzerland: Fiscal Policy

Swiss Fiscal Stimulus: Why So Little? Why So Late?

Switzerland : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Slovenia: Economic Profile

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

Slovenia : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Spain: Real Estate Sector

Spain's Housing Bust Breaking Records: 47.6% Fall in Sales in 12 Months

Spain : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

Cyprus: Economic Profile

The Specifics in Cyprus

Divided Cyprus: Double Blow For The Reunification Talks

Cyprus : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Hard Landings in the Baltic States

Latvia Politics: October Vote Weighs on the Country’s Credit Rating

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Europe : Macro View : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russian Trade and External Balance

Russian Current Account Surplus: Shrinking?

Russia's New Trade Game Plan: Seeks Customs Union With Neighbors Rather Than WTO Accession Alone

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Current Account : External Balance : International Trade and Globalization :

Fiscal Policy in the Eurozone

Who is the ECB's Recapitalizer of Last Resort?

Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Labor Market in the Eurozone

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

Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity :

EMU Uncertainty

Is EMU More Resilient Today Than ERM During the Early 1992 Crisis?

Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Markets : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions :

Spain's Economic Rescue Fund

Spain's Housing Bust Breaking Records: 47.6% Fall in Sales in 12 Months

Spain's Stock Market: How Strong Is The Recovery?

Spain : Europe : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Optimal Currency Blocs

Is EMU More Resilient Today Than ERM During the Early 1992 Crisis?

The Danish Question: Is Eurozone Entry Still on the Table?

Europe : Macro View : Central Bank Independence : Central Bank Transparency : Inflation Targeting : International Trade and Globalization : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Spain's Growing Current Account Deficit

Spain's Stock Market: How Strong Is The Recovery?

Spain's Housing Bust Breaking Records: 47.6% Fall in Sales in 12 Months

Spain : Europe : Macro View : Current Account :

Alternative Energy

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

Will Nuclear Energy Meet Middle East Power Needs?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

Germany: Export Sector

German Exports Decline 6.3% m/m in January: Blip or Trend?

Germany's Export-Led Growth Model: Sign of Strength or Weakness?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Markets : International Trade and Globalization : Sectors and Industries :

Bulk Commodities

Iron Ore Prices: Several Banks Raise Forecasts for 2010

Australian Mining: Still a Minor Contributor to GDP?

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

United Kingdom: Credit Rating Profile

The UK 2009 Pre-Budget Report: 50% Windfall Tax on Bonuses, Higher Income Taxes

UK Recession: Worse Than the 90's But Not as Bad as 70's or 80's?

United Kingdom : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

Russia: Energy Sector

Gazprom's Global Reach: Adding Distribution Networks and Reserves

Russian Gas Outlook

Central Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy :

United Kingdom: The British Pound

GBP: What Are the Causes and Effects of Pound Depreciation?

UK Fiscal Policy: What Should Be the Future Course of Action?

United Kingdom : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

United Kingdom: Bond Market

Is a Downgrade of UK Credit Ratings Likely?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Government Bonds :

Silver Markets

How Will Silver Fare Compared to Gold in 2010?

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

Platinum Group Metals (PGMs)

Platinum and Palladium: Signs of Strength?

Will Catalytic Converter Demand Boost Platinum Group Metals?

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

Sweden: The Krona

Swedish Krona Outlook: Analysts See Gradual SEK Strengthening over 2010

Nordics : Sweden : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

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

Norway: The Krone

Will the Norwegian Krone Keep Strengthening in 2010?

Nordics : Norway : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Base Metals

What Is the Outlook for Base Metals?

Who Controls Base Metals Futures: Hedgers or Speculators?

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

G10 Currencies

Are 'Safe Havens' No Longer Safe?

Will the Norwegian Krone Keep Strengthening in 2010?

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

Gold

How Will Gold Fare in 2010?

Have Central Banks Renewed Their Interest in Gold Reserves?

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

Nordics: Housing Markets

Sweden and Norway: In Danger of Housing Bubbles?

Nordic Housing Markets: Stabilizing, But Development Varies Between Countries

Denmark : Finland : Nordics : Norway : Sweden : Europe : Markets : Real Estate Sector : Sectors and Industries :

The Falklands/Malvinas Dispute

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland Islands

Claims on Sovereignty in the Falkland Islands

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

Agricultural Prices

Turf Wars: Will Biofuel Crops Push Up Prices for Non-biofuel Crops?

How Does Climate Change Affect Food Prices?

Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : North America : Markets : Agriculturals : Other Commodities : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific :

Russia: The Ruble

Outlook for the Ruble: A Tighter Band?

From Home Bias to Dollar Seeking? The Role of the Euro and Dollar in Russia

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Eastern European Currencies

Greece's Fiscal Crisis: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Central European Currencies: Analysts See Polish Zloty Strengthening in 2010

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Shaky Currency Pegs in the Baltic States

Swedish Banks: More Resilient Now, But Risks Remain

Should the IMF Have Required Devaluation In Latvia?

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Sweden : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies :

Oil Supply

Has Oil Production Peaked?

Russian Energy Transit to Europe: Russia and Belarus Settle Oil Dispute

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

Natural Gas Supply

Ukraine Pays January Gas Bill, Easing Fears of Winter Supply Cuts

North American Natural Gas Market: Supply Cuts to Offset Recent Glut?

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

Commodity Market Regulation

How Will Position Limits Affect Commodity Markets?

What Are the Arguments Against Commodity Regulation?

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

Global Equities

Global Equities: Will the Poor Start to 2010 Continue?

Japan: 2010 Stock Market Outlook

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

Solar

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

A Bright Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

Eastern Europe: Bond Markets

Greece's Fiscal Crisis: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Central Europe: Sovereign Bond Issuance on the Rise

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

Sovereign Risk in the Eurozone

Overview of Solutions: Wolfgang Schaeuble Proposes EMU Exit as Last Resort

The Moment of Truth: Greece Raises Long-Term Financing After Adopting Austerity Package

Eurozone : Greece : Ireland : Italy : Spain : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

Eurozone: The Euro

Euro Falling, No Longer an Impediment to a Eurozone Recovery?

Can the Euro Fall to Parity with the U.S. Dollar?

Eurozone : Europe : North America : Markets : Currencies :

Global Investment Funds

Types of ETFs: Performance Update

Global ETFs: Growth to Continue into 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Hedge Funds and Private Equity : Money Markets : Sectors and Industries :

OPEC Oil Supply

Will OPEC Keep Adding Supply?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

European Equities

European Equities: How Long Will The Rally Last?

Spain's Stock Market: How Strong Is The Recovery?

Europe : Markets : Equities :

Russia: Equity Markets

Will There Be a Flood of Russian IPOs?

Why are Russian Stocks Doing So Well?

Russia : Russia and CIS : Emerging Markets : Europe : Markets : Equities :

Oil Demand

How Much Will Oil Demand Rebound in 2010?

How Imbalanced Are Oil Supply and Demand?

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

Turkey: Bond Market

Turkish Fixed Income: First Major 2010 Sovereign Bond Issuance among Emerging Markets

Turkey: New Ruling to Institute Tax on Foreign Investors

Turkey : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

The Turkish Lira

Turkish Lira: What's Driving the Exchange Rate?

Turkey : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

The Hungarian Forint

CEE Markets: Dubai Fears Ease

Central European Currencies: Analysts See Polish Zloty Strengthening in 2010

Central Europe : Hungary : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Italy: Labor Market

Italian Unemployment Rises in January - When Will the Labor Market Turn Around?

Eurozone : Italy : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

The Czech Koruna

Central European Currencies: Analysts See Polish Zloty Strengthening in 2010

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Frontier Markets

Frontier Markets: How Correlated with Global Markets and Each Other?

Will Frontier Markets Have More Access to Bond Markets in 2010?

Kazakhstan : Russia and CIS : Sub-Saharan Africa : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macro View : Markets : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Equities : External Balance :

Carry Trade

Funding Currency Showdown: Will the Yen Supplant the Dollar as the Top Carry Trade Funding Currency?

How Do Japanese Retail Investors Impact the Carry Trade?

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

Dark Liquidity Pools

High-Frequency Trading: Frontrunning or Just a Faster Car?

'Flash Orders' and 'Naked Access' as Niches of High-Frequency Trading: Should they be Banned?

United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Equities : Hedge Funds and Private Equity :

Portfolio Allocation

What Will Markets Look Like in 2010?

What Happens to the Markets After the Baby Boomers Retire?

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

Ukraine: The Hryvnia (currency)

Ukraine: The Hryvnia Conundrum

Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

The Romanian Leu

Whither the Romanian Leu?

Romania : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

The Serbian Dinar

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Rate to 9.5% in December

Serbia : South East Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Croatia: The Kuna

How Exposed are Western Balkan Countries to a Currency Crisis?

Croatia's EU Path: Entry Talks Set to Conclude in 2010

Croatia : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Inflation Targeting : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Switzerland: Labor Market

Swiss Unemployment Reaches 11-Year High: What Is the Outlook?

Switzerland : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Oil Prices

Saudi Arabia Shuns WTI: A New Sour Crude Benchmark Emerging?

Did WTI Make a Good Oil Price Benchmark?

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

Iceland: The Krona

Iceland's Currency: ISK Slowly Gaining Ground

Iceland : Nordics : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Eurozone: Government Bonds

Intra-Eurozone Government Bond Spreads: Diverging Again?

Overview of Solutions: Wolfgang Schaeuble Proposes EMU Exit as Last Resort

Eurozone : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

Nordics: The Euro Area Entry Debate

The Danish Question: Is Eurozone Entry Still on the Table?

Denmark : Nordics : Norway : Sweden : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Bulgaria's Currency Board

Bulgaria: Can its Currency Board Survive?

Will Romania and Bulgaria Go the Way of the Baltics?

Bulgaria : South East Europe : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Currencies : Current Financial Crisis : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Natural Gas Prices

Will Natural Gas Prices Rise as Supply Glut Turns Into Deficit?

Is Natural Gas's Link to Oil Prices Weakening?

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

Germany: Sectors and Industries

Is Germany's Recession an Opportunity for SWFs and Private Equity Firms?

What is the Potential of the German Services Sector?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Sectors and Industries :

Turkey: Equity Market

Turkish Stock Market: Will 2010 Be Another Strong Performance Year?

Turkey : Europe : Markets : Equities :

The Netherlands: Labor Market

Did Short-Work Schemes Dampen the Recession's Impact on Dutch Unemployment?

Benelux : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Austria: Labor Market

Austria: How High will Unemployment rise?

Austria : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Natural Gas Demand

Role of Natural Gas In Meeting Clean Energy Goals

European Natural Gas Market Liberalization: Still A Fragmented Market?

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

Currency Intervention in Developed Countries

Should the UK Join the EMU?

Swiss National Bank: An End in Sight for Non-Conventional Monetary Policy Measures?

Switzerland : United Kingdom : Europe : Markets :

Non-OPEC Oil Supply

How Do Non-OPEC Producers Contribute to Oil Supply?

Are the Falling Oil Price, Credit Contraction and Royalty Uncertainty Freezing Out Oil Sands Production -- and Canadian Capex?

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

Market Correlations

Is There a Relationship Between Oil Prices and Non-Oil Asset Returns?

Are Hedge Funds Causing Increasing Correlation Between Asset Classes?

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 :

France: Real Estate Sector

What is the Outlook for France's Housing Market?

France : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector : Residential : Sectors and Industries :

Softs

Cocoa: Are Investors Going Cuckoo for Cocoa?

Coffee: Hard Spot in the Softs Market?

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

Steel

Steel Prices: Crawling Out of the Pits?

Steel Industry Challenges: First Rising Input Costs, Now Falling Steel Prices?

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

Spain: Real Estate Sector

Spain's Housing Bust Breaking Records: 47.6% Fall in Sales in 12 Months

Spain : Europe : Macro View : Markets : Real Estate Sector : Residential :

Eastern Europe: Equity Markets

CEE Stock Markets: Strong 2009 Performance, Expectations for 2010?

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Markets : Equities :

Germany: Equity Markets

German Stocks Climb to One-Year High: How Much Higher Will the Dax Rise?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Markets : Equities :

Core Government Bonds

Will Core Government Bond Yields Stay Low?

Do Sovereign CDS Markets Misrepresent Risk?

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

Foreign Exchange Markets

What is the Impact of Currency Interventions in Developed Countries?

Is It Time for a New Global Reserve Currency?

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

Agricultural Supply

U.S. Agricultural Supply: Record Corn, Soybean Forecasts

Agriculture Outsourcing: Courting Political Risk or Food Crisis Solution?

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

The European Corporate Debt Market

Implementing the Eurozone's Bank Recapitalization and Debt Guarantee Plans

Eye on External Debt Levels in Eastern Europe

Europe : Finance and Banking : Markets : Corporate Bonds and Leveraged Loans : Corporate Finance :

EMU Uncertainty

Is EMU More Resilient Today Than ERM During the Early 1992 Crisis?

Eurozone : Europe : Macro View : Markets : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions :

United Kingdom: Banking Sector, Risk Management and Financial Regulation

What Are the Risks to the UK’s Banking Sector?

UK Credit Conditions: Crunch Time?

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

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Poverty Reduction : Securitization and Structured Finance :

Iceland's Geyser Crisis

Iceland Rejects Controversial Icesave Legislation in Referendum

Iceland's Debt Burden: How Sustainable?

Iceland : Nordics : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis :

Credit Market Conditions in the Eurozone

Credit Crunch in the Eurozone Intensifies: Loans to Non-Financial Corporations Decrease Further

Has the Global Corporate Default Rate Peaked?

Eurozone : Europe : Finance and Banking :

United Kingdom: Bond Market

Is a Downgrade of UK Credit Ratings Likely?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Markets : Government Bonds :

Greece: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Overview of Solutions: Wolfgang Schaeuble Proposes EMU Exit as Last Resort

Sovereign Debt and Derivatives: Is a Ban on Naked CDS Justified?

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

United Kingdom: Government Debt

The UK 2009 Pre-Budget Report: 50% Windfall Tax on Bonuses, Higher Income Taxes

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Eastern Europe: Banking Sector

South East European Banks: Effects of the Greek Debt Drama

Greece's Fiscal Crisis: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Bulgaria : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Serbia : Slovakia : South East Europe : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Nordics: Banking Sector

Danish Banks: More Resilient Now, but Expiring Government Support a Potential Risk

Sweden’s Bank Stability Fee Attracts Worldwide Attention

Denmark : Finland : Iceland : Nordics : Norway : Sweden : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Greece: Banking Sector

Greek Banks: Could Downgrade to BBB Lead to a Downward Spiral?

Sovereign Debt and Derivatives: Is a Ban on Naked CDS Justified?

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

Ireland: Banking Sector

Ireland's Bad Bank NAMA Delayed Again Upon EU Commission Approval: Will It Come Off the Ground?

Hybrid EU Bank Capital: Twists of Regulators' Burden-Sharing Requirement

Ireland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Systemic Effects of Exit Strategies

Fed's New Tools: Interest on Reserves, Reverse Repos and Term Deposits

UK Stops Quantitative Easing: An End or a Pause?

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

The European Banking Sector

Are Europe's Banks in Worse Shape Than U.S. Banks?

RGE Strategy Flash: Profit Warning Illustrates Continuing Banking Sector Challenges

Eurozone : Europe : Finance and Banking : Financial Systems and Regulation :

Global Investment Funds

Types of ETFs: Performance Update

Global ETFs: Growth to Continue into 2010?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Asset Management and Portfolio Choice : Hedge Funds and Private Equity : Money Markets : Sectors and Industries :

The European Financial Stability Framework

European-Wide Micro- and Macro-Prudential Regulation: Leaders Give Backing

EU Hedge Fund and Private Equity Directive: Is It Protectionist?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Banks and Risk Management : Financial Systems and Regulation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Advanced Economies: Financial Sector Taxes

Responsibility Fee, Tobin Tax, or Bonus Tax? Bankers Support Systemic Risk Levy

Eurozone : Switzerland : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Ukraine Banks

Ukraine Banking Sector: Ballooning NPLs a Risk in 2010

Ukraine: Banks Banking On A Bail-Out?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

EU Stress Tests

How Healthy Are Spanish Banks?

ECB December Financial Stability Review: Increase in Expected Writedowns

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Banks and Risk Management : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Russia: Banking Sector

Russian Banking Sector: More Consolidation On the Way?

Are Russian Banks Adequately Capitalized Given Rising NPL Levels?

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Dark Liquidity Pools

High-Frequency Trading: Frontrunning or Just a Faster Car?

'Flash Orders' and 'Naked Access' as Niches of High-Frequency Trading: Should they be Banned?

United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Equities : Hedge Funds and Private Equity :

Basel II

Towards Basel III: New Capital and Liquidity Standards by 2012 With Long Transition Period

Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Banks and Risk Management :

Austria: Banking Sector

Exposed to Eastern European Woes: Austria Nationalizes HGAA Bank

Austria:The Fall of the EU's Last Bastion of Banking Secrecy

Austria : Eurozone : Europe : Finance and Banking :

Private Equity and Sovereign Wealth Funds in Germany

Is Germany's Recession an Opportunity for SWFs and Private Equity Firms?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Hedge Funds and Private Equity : Sectors and Industries :

France: Banking Sector

France to Adopt One-Off Bonus Tax

Eurozone : France : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management : Financial Systems and Regulation :

Commercial Real Estate: Global Outlook Precarious

Bailing Out the U.S. Housing and Financial Sector: Fiscal Costs and Risks to Taxpayers Getting Bigger?

Outlook for Asian Real-Estate Market: Has the Worst Passed?

Finance and Banking : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Australia : Eurozone : Japan : Pacific : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America :

The Impact of ECB Easing

Danish Monetary Policy: Another Unilateral Move Cuts Key Lending Rate to Record-Low 1.05%

Is the ECB Monetary Stance Adequate for Germany?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Germany: Banking Sector

Germany: Credit Constraints Weaken in January, Credit Crunch Averted?

West LB Creates Germany's First 'Bad Bank' - More Banks to Follow Suit?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Finance and Banking :

The Netherlands: Banking Sector

What Are the Challenges Facing the Dutch Banking Sector?

Will the Dutch Cap on Executive Bonuses Prove Effective?

Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : Benelux : Eurozone :

The Shadow Banking System

Run on the US$10 Trillion 'Shadow Banking System': Who Is the Shadow Lender of Last Resort?

Asset Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) Outlook: Inherently Unstable Market?

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

Turkey: Banking Sector

Turkey's Banking Sector: How Healthy?

Turkey : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Russian Currency Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

Russia's Sovereign Wealth: Russia Draws on the Reserve Fund

Russia Goes Global: Russian Multinationals Invest Abroad

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Finance and Banking : Macro View : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth : Reserve Diversification :

Western European Banks' Support of their Eastern Counterparts

Greek Banks: Could Downgrade to BBB Lead to a Downward Spiral?

Hybrid EU Bank Capital: Twists of Regulators' Burden-Sharing Requirement

Austria : Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Croatia : Czech Republic : Estonia : Eurozone : Greece : Hungary : Italy : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Serbia : South East Europe : Sweden : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Private Equity Performance

Private Equity: Outlook for 2010

Private Equity and the Credit Crunch: What To Do With US$500 - 1000 Billion in Undrawn Funds?

Eurozone : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Hedge Funds and Private Equity :

Switzerland: Banking Sector

How Much Black Money is Hidden in Swiss Bank Accounts?

Swiss Banks and Systemic Risk: 'Too Big to Bail'?

Switzerland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Swiss Bank Secrecy

What is the Outlook for the Swiss Banking Sector Post Banking Secrecy?

Dilution of Swiss Bank Secrecy: What is the Economic Impact?

Switzerland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

The European Corporate Debt Market

Implementing the Eurozone's Bank Recapitalization and Debt Guarantee Plans

Eye on External Debt Levels in Eastern Europe

Europe : Finance and Banking : Markets : Corporate Bonds and Leveraged Loans : Corporate Finance :

Italy: Banking Sector

Italian Banks Under Pressure: Moody's Downgrades Italian Banking System To Negative

Italy : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks and Risk Management :

Alternative Energy

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

Will Nuclear Energy Meet Middle East Power Needs?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

Alternative Transport Fuels

Greening Transport: Can Biofuels Challenge U.S. Oil Dependence?

United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Microfinance

Microfinance: A Regional Snapshot

The Future of Microfinance

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Development Challenges : Poverty Reduction : Securitization and Structured Finance :

Ukraine: Domestic Politics

Economic Challenges for Ukraine's New President

Ukraine Gets a New Prime Minister and a Rating Upgrade

Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Energy Security and Supply Risks :

Russia: Energy Sector

Gazprom's Global Reach: Adding Distribution Networks and Reserves

Russian Gas Outlook

Central Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy :

Turkey and EU Accession

Is Turkey Moving Away from the West?

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Still on Track?

Cyprus : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

EU Enlargement Process

Iceland's EU Path: Commission Recommends Opening Membership Talks

Serbia's EU Path: Serbia Applies for EU Membership

Croatia : Iceland : Nordics : Serbia : South East Europe : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Norway: Government Pension Fund

Norway's Government Pension Fund-Global: Record Annual Return in 2009

Norwegian Fiscal Policy: Expansionary 2010 Budget

Nordics : Norway : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Fiscal Policy : FX Reserves and Sovereign Wealth :

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

The Role of the IMF in the Financial Crisis

The IMF's Flexible Credit Line

Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Financial Institutions :

Rare Earths

Rare Earth Metals: Trends and Outlook

How to Hedge Metals Prices Without Futures?

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

UK: Real Estate Market

UK Housing Prices: Is the Recent Run Coming to an End?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Real Estate Sector :

Eastern European Energy Security

Europe's Nord Stream Pipeline Project Wins Final Approval

Russian Energy Transit to Europe: Russia and Belarus Settle Oil Dispute

Bulgaria : Central Asia : Central Europe : Eurozone : Finland : Russia : Russia and CIS : Serbia : South East Europe : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Natural Gas : Oil and Energy :

The G20's Role in Economic Policymaking

Canada's G8/G20 Agenda

G20 Finance Ministers: Is the Agenda too Broad?

Argentina : Australia : Brazil : Canada : China : France : Germany : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Italy : Japan : Mexico : North East Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia and CIS : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South East Asia : South Korea : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland Islands

Claims on Sovereignty in the Falkland Islands

United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : International Organizations :

Turkey: Domestic Politics and Political Risk

Turkey: February Arrests Aggravate Political Tensions

Turkish Constitutional Court Bans Pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

The Falklands/Malvinas Dispute

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland Islands

Claims on Sovereignty in the Falkland Islands

Argentina : United Kingdom : Europe : Latin America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil and Energy :

French Foreign Policy

Coup in Niger: Uranium Market Implications?

Timeline: U.S.-France (1763-Present)

France : Europe : Middle East and Africa : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Aid : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Solar

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

A Bright Future for Solar Power?

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Climate Change : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Oil and Energy :

World Economic Forum

What Is the International Response to Obama's 'Volcker Rule'?

Responsibility Fee, Tobin Tax, or Bonus Tax? Bankers Support Systemic Risk Levy

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

OPEC Oil Supply

Will OPEC Keep Adding Supply?

How Well Are OPEC Members Complying with Cuts?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Markets : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil : Oil and Energy :

Eurozone Cohesion

What Are the Chances of an EMU Break-Up?

Adjustment in the EMU: Are Stabilizing or Diverging Forces at Work?

Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View :

Russia and the U.S.

U.S.-Russia Ties: Nuclear Disarmament Treaty in Sight?

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Baltics : Central Asia : Central Europe : Estonia : Kazakhstan : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Russia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Nuclear Proliferation : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

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 : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Political Risk in Eastern Europe

Polish Politics: Reforms Hinge on the 2010 Presidential Vote?

Nationalism and the Far-Right on the Rise in Eastern Europe

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Russia and CIS : South East Europe : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Turkey and the U.S.

Is Turkey Moving Away from the West?

Turkey's New Diplomatic Confidence: Obstacles Remain For Turkey-Armenia Diplomatic Thaw

Turkey : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Central and Eastern European Demographics

Central and Eastern European Demographics: Impact Of Greying And Emigration

Baltics : Bulgaria : Central Europe : Czech Republic : Estonia : Hungary : Latvia : Lithuania : Poland : Romania : Slovakia : Slovenia : South East Europe : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Ukraine and the IMF

How Flexible Will the IMF Be With Ukraine?

Is Ukraine on the Brink of Default?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Current Financial Crisis : 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 : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Development Challenges : Food and Water Supply :

Reform of the European Union

Spain Takes Over EU Presidency on January 1: Policy Challenges

EU Politics: Lisbon Treaty Comes into Force

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Eurozone : Poland : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

Russia and the EU

U.S.-Russia Ties: Nuclear Disarmament Treaty in Sight?

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Austria : Baltics : Central Europe : Estonia : Germany : Italy : Latvia : Lithuania : Russia : Russia and CIS : Slovenia : Ukraine : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit

Developing Countries Oppose New Global Deal on Climate Change

Can the U.S. and China Initiate a Global Climate Change Agreement?

China : North East Asia : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change : Climate Change and Natural Resources :

Basel II

Towards Basel III: New Capital and Liquidity Standards by 2012 With Long Transition Period

Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Banks and Risk Management :

Russian Demographics

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

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Italy: Foreign and Defense Policy

New Afghan Plan: Financial Incentives to Give up Arms?

NATO at 60: What Future Role For the Alliance?

Italy : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Demographics, Retirement and Health Care : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Social Unrest in France

Sarkozy Unveils Third Reform Package Covering Pensions, Jobs and Immigration

France's Mandate for Reforms: Sarkozy Needs to Step Up

France : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Labor Markets and Productivity : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum

Is Immigration Good or Bad for the UK Economy?

Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Labor Markets and Productivity :

Political Risk in the Baltics

Shaky Baltic Governments: Sharp Budget Cuts Boost Political Risk

Estonian Minority Government Under Strain: Euro Adoption Goal At Risk?

Baltics : Estonia : Latvia : Lithuania : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

Russia and the CIS Countries

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

EU Launches Eastern Partnership Initiative: Boosting Influence in Moscow's Backyard?

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Turkey: Foreign Policy

Is Turkey Moving Away from the West?

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Still on Track?

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Sino-Russian Relations

What Role Does Oil Play in China-Russia Ties?

China : North East Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : Asia/Pacific : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Oil :

Russian Consumer Spending

Russian Labor Market Vulnerabilities

Russian Consumption in the Doldrums?

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : External Balance : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Technological Change :

Economic Challenges Following Germany's Reunification

How Much Did German Reunification Cost?

Will East Germany's Economy Ever Catch-Up With Its Western Counterpart?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : Domestic Politics and Political Risks : Technological Change :

Georgian Politics

Georgia Politics: Leaving the Russian Orbit?

Troubled Georgia-Russia Relations: Millitary Build-Up Raises Risk of a New Conflict

Central Asia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

The Group of Seven (G-7)

Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?

Canada : Japan : North East Asia : United Kingdom : United States : Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : International Organizations :

Russia: Foreign Policy

Russia Flirting With OPEC?

Shanghai Cooperation Organization: NATO of the East?

Central Asia : Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Greek Politics

Greece Politics: Greek PM Fails to Calm the Markets

Eurozone : Greece : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

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 : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Development Challenges : Foreign Aid : IMF and International Economic Institutions :

U.S. Missile Defense in Eastern Europe

U.S. Scales Down Missile Shield in Eastern Europe

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Poland : Russia and CIS : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : Terrorism, Civil Strife and Security :

Switzerland: Banking Sector

How Much Black Money is Hidden in Swiss Bank Accounts?

Swiss Banks and Systemic Risk: 'Too Big to Bail'?

Switzerland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Macro View : Sectors and Industries :

Germany: Domestic Politics

Germany Passes Tax-Cut Bill: Will the Economy Benefit?

What Will a CDU/FDP Coalition Bring?

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

Asia/Pacific : Europe : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Climate Change and Natural Resources : Diseases and Natural Disasters :

Swiss Bank Secrecy

What is the Outlook for the Swiss Banking Sector Post Banking Secrecy?

Dilution of Swiss Bank Secrecy: What is the Economic Impact?

Switzerland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues :

Turkey and Geopolitical Energy Issues

Shifting Alliances and Energy Blackmailing in Central Asia: Azerbaijan Warns Turkey and Europe on Gas Supplies

Turkey at Energy Crossroads: Ankara Signs on to Rival Pipeline Projects

Turkey : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Energy Security and Supply Risks : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :

German Foreign and Security Policy

The Opel Saga: German Deal With Magna Causes Political Rifts Across Europe

Germany : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

EU-UK Tensions

Should the UK Join the EMU?

Eurozone : United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :

U.S.-UK Relations

European Financial Sector: Double Exposure to Domestic and U.S. Housing Woes

Foreigners Hold 40% of All ABS Backed by U.S. Assets: EU Bank Writedowns Only Halfway Through

United Kingdom : United States : Europe : North America : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Russian Domestic Politics

How Successful Will Medvedev's Modernization Push Be?

The Putin-Medvedev Relationship

Russia : Russia and CIS : Europe : Geostrategic and Long Term Issues : Domestic Politics and Political Risks :