Europe

Russian Currency Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

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 Bank Lending Survey: Is the Wall of Liquidity Reaching the Real Economy?

Is the ECB Preparing for QE?

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

Norway: Economic Policy

Norway's Inflation Rate Remains Low

Norway's Pension Fund Returns 9.6% in 2010

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

Sweden: Economic Policy

Riksbank Begins Rate Cuts

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

Denmark: Economic Profile

Denmark Cuts Again as Inflows Continue

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

Sweden: Economic Profile

Swedish Economy Grows by 1.6% q/q in Q3 2011

Riksbank Begins Rate Cuts

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

Norway: Economic Profile

Norway's Robust Growth Continues in Q3

Norway's Inflation Rate Remains Low

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

Finland: Economic Profile

Finnish Economy Expands by 0.9% q/q in Q3

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

Turkey: Monetary Policy

Turkey's Inflation Continues to Creep Up in January

Turkey: Central Bank Keeps Rates on Hold and Sticks to Policy Mix

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 : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets :

The Caucasus: Economic Profiles

Georgia: On a Steady Growth Path?

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

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

Central Asia: Economic Profiles

Kazakhstan: Economy Continues to Grow in 2011

Mongolia: Economy Booming

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

Greece: Domestic Demand

Greek Q3 Unemployment Rate Rises to 17.7%

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

Spain: Domestic Demand

Spain: Unemployment Rate Reaches 21.5% in Q3 2011, Rises Further in December

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

Greece: Price Dynamics

Greek Inflation Falls to 2.2% y/y in December

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

Spain: Price Dynamics

Spanish Inflation to Slow to 2.4% y/y in December

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

United Kingdom: External Accounts

UK Trade Deficit Registers Surprise Fall in October

UK Current Account Deficit Narrows Less than Expected in Q1 2011

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

Iceland: Economic Profile

Iceland Sees Strong Growth in Q3

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

Hungary: Fiscal Policy

Hungary Fiscal Policy: EC Dials Up Pressure on Deficit Correction

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 Services PMI Soared in January, Defying Recession Fears

UK Retail Sales Up 0.6% m/m in December; Driven by Holiday Discounts

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

Belgium: Economic Profile

Belgian Economy Contracts by 0.2% q/q in Q4 2011

Belgium Agrees Further Spending Cuts Under EU Pressure

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

The IMF Rescues the CIS

Ukraine's IMF Program Stalls: More Funding Risks Ahead?

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 Housing Prices Fall by 0.2% in January

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 Services Activity Continues to Expand in January

German Economy Grows by 3% y/y in 2011

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

Ireland: Fiscal Policy

IMF Approves Additional Loan Disbursement of €1.5 Billion

Ireland: Leading Think Tank Calls for Faster Deficit Reduction

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 Central Bank Cuts Refi Rate, Hikes Deposit Rate

Russia: December Inflation Drops to Post-Soviet Low of 6.1% y/y

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?

Are Targets the Way to Go to Reduce Current Account 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

Eastern Europe: Will High Current Account Deficits Return?

Capital Inflows to Emerging Europe: Returning, Albeit Unevenly

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

Growth Dynamics and Political Pressures Test Effectiveness of Fiscal Consolidation Measures

Czech Fiscal Policy: Parliament Passes 2012 Budget

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: EU Says Britain to Pay Anyway

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

EZ Services Activity Expands in January, Manufacturing Remains in the Contractionary Zone

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: EC Dials Up Pressure on Deficit Correction

Hungary: Government Struggles to Revive Loan Talks

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

EU Banking System

Bank of England Maintains Rate And Holds QE Steady

Exchange-Traded Funds: UBS Scandal Turns Spotlight on the Risks of ETFs

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

Slovakia: Economic Profile

Slovakia Macro View: GDP Growth Moderates in Q2

Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Poland: Economic Profile

Polish Macro View: Economy Grew Robust 4.3% in 2011

Poland: Authorities Defend Zloty To Keep Public Debt Below Legal Limit

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

Bulgaria: Economic Profile

Bulgaria Macro View: Recovery Slows on Declining Exports

Bulgaria's Fiscal Position: Overly Optimistic 2011 Deficit Target

Emerging Europe and CIS : Southeast Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : 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

Latvia: Q2 GDP Growth Accelerates, Recovery Still Fragile

Latvia: IMF Program and Eurozone Target to Pressure Fiscal Consolidation

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

Romania: Economic Profile

Romania: NBR Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate for Third Time in a Row

Romania Macro View: Q3 Growth Accelerates to 4.4% y/y on Bumper Harvest

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 :

Serbia: Economic Profile

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Policy Rate Another 50 bps in October to 10.75%

Serbia Macro View: Flash Estimates Show GDP Grew by 2.2% y/y in Q2 2011

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

Croatia: Economic Profile

Croatia: GDP Expands by 0.8% y/y in Q2

Croatia's EU Path: Conditional 2013 Entry

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

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: Weakening?

Turkish Economy Expands 8.2% y/y in Q3; When Will Growth Decelerate?

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 Republic Macro View: Q3 GDP Growth Revised to Negative

Czech Banks: Moody's Lowers Outlook to Negative

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

Portugal: Economic Profile

Portugal's Downgrade to Junk: Following in Greece's Footsteps?

Portugal: Uncertainty Prevails Over Ability to Repay Debt

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

Czech Republic: Fiscal Policy

Czech Republic Politics: Government Avoids Collapse

Czech Fiscal Policy: Parliament Passes 2012 Budget

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

Russia: The Ruble

Russia Loosens Controls on the Ruble, Widens Trading Range

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Greece: Economic Profile

Greek Economy Contracts by 5.2% y/y in Q3

Greece: Bailout Deal by March or Exit?

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

Russia: Economic Profile

Russian Industrial Production Slows in December

Russian Economy Grows at 4.3% in 2011

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Emerging Markets : Europe : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Russia: Fiscal Policy

Russian Fiscal Policy: Deficits to Continue Through 2014

Russian Debt: Government Issues Ruble-Denominated Eurobond

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

Kyrgyzstan: Economic Profile

Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Approves New Government After Months of Uncertainty

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

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

French Finance Minister Lagarde to Head the IMF

French Politics: Hollande to be Socialist Party's Presidential Candidate in 2012

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: Protests over Austerity Continue

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

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 Trade Balance Improves but External Risks Remain

Turkey's Current Account Deficit Widens in November, Outlook?

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

Kazakhstan: Economic Profile

Kazakhstan: Inflationary Pressures Further Eases to 7.4% y/y in December

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?

Are Central Banks Rethinking the Euro's Role as a Reserve Currency?

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 Q4 GDP Contracts by 0.2% q/q, Raises Recession Fears

UK Services PMI Soared in January, Defying Recession Fears

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

United Kingdom: Fiscal Policy

UK Public Debt Crosses £1 Trillion Mark in December

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

Czech Republic: Monetary Policy

Czech Monetary Policy: Weak Koruna Prompts CNB to Hold Key Rate at 0.75%

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

Turkey: Labor Market

Turkey: Unemployment Rate Remains Below Pre-Crisis Levels

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 Sector: Will Trade Deficit Narrow in H2 2011?

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 Approves 2012 Budget

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 :

Serbia: Monetary Policy

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Policy Rate Another 50 bps in October to 10.75%

Emerging Europe and CIS : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Bulgaria's Currency Board

Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry Path: ERM II Bid Pushed to Late 2011?

Emerging Europe and CIS : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Current Financial Crisis : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Croatia: The Kuna

Croatia's EU Path: Conditional 2013 Entry

Emerging Europe and CIS : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Claims of Sovereignty Over the Falkland Islands

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands

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

Spain: Economic Profile

Spain: Contraction in Services Activity Moderates in January

Moody’s Downgrades Spain’s Sovereign Debt Rating by Two Notches

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

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: Services PMI Shows Marginal Improvement in January

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 Falls to 2% y/y in January

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

France: Household Consumption

French Consumer Confidence Improves Marginally in January

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

Eurozone: Monetary Policy

Eurozone Loans to NFC Contracting at a Slower Rate

ECB Statements: What Is the ECB Thinking?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Ireland: Economic Profile

Ireland: Q3 GDP Falls by 1.9% q/q, Largest Drop Since Q1 2009

Ireland Downgraded by Moody's to Speculative Grade Based on Need for Bail-In

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

France: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

French Inflation Remains Unchanged at 2.7% y/y in December

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

Russia: Consumption

Russia: Household Consumption Picks up in December, Outlook?

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 2.5% m/m in November

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

Portugal: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Portugal: Uncertainty Prevails Over Ability to Repay Debt

Eurozone : Portugal : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Poland: Fiscal Policy

Poland's Civic Platform Re-Elected: Will Victory Aid Fiscal Consolidation?

Poland: Authorities Defend Zloty To Keep Public Debt Below Legal Limit

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

Switzerland: Economic Profile

Switzerland: January PMI Reveals Further Contraction in the Manufacturing Sector

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

Poland: Monetary Policy

Poland Monetary Policy: NBP Leaves 4.5% Policy Rate On Hold in January

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

France: Labor Market

French Unemployment Rate Rises to 9.3% in Q3

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

Global Manufacturing

Global PMIs Stabilize: No Sign of Strong Growth

PMIs Suggest Weak, But Improving, Chinese Manufacturing

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

Germany: Labor Market

German Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.8% in December

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

United Kingdom: Monetary Policy

UK CPI Falls Yet Again, to 4.2% y/y in December

Bank of England Maintains Rate And Holds QE Steady

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

Middle East: Energy Sector

Continued Sabotage Threatens the Security of Egypt’s Natural Gas Exports

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

Turkey: Fitch Downgrades Rating Outlook to Stable on Domestic Challenges and External Risks

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

Systemic Effects of Exit Strategies

Bank of England Maintains Rate And Holds QE Steady

Jackson Hole: Hints About the Future of Monetary Policy

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

S&P Downgrades France by One Notch to AA+

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

S&P Downgrades Italy by Two Notches to BBB+

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

Spain: Fiscal Policy

Spain's Short Term Borrowing Cost Declines Unexpectedly

Spain Announces €50 Billion Plan for Banking Sector Reform

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :

Italy: Labor Market

Italian Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.9% in December

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

Ireland: Inflation

Ireland's Inflation Unchanged at 1.7% y/y in November

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

Frontier Markets

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

Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Sub-Saharan Africa : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macroeconomy : Markets : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Equity : Trade and External Balance :

EU Newcomers: Monetary Policy

Romania: NBR Cuts Benchmark Interest Rate for Third Time in a Row

Hungary Monetary Policy: MNB Surprises Markets and Keeps Its 7.0% Base Rate on Hold

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

Ukraine and the IMF

Ukraine's IMF Program Stalls: More Funding Risks Ahead?

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 :

Impact of Global Crisis on EU Newcomers

Lessons from the Crisis in Eastern Europe

Baltics : Emerging Europe and CIS : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : 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 Indicators Improve in December

Eurozone : Germany : Europe : Macroeconomy :

The Serbian Dinar

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Policy Rate Another 50 bps in October to 10.75%

Emerging Europe and CIS : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Switzerland: Monetary Policy and Inflation

Swiss CPI Falls 0.7% y/y in December Driven by Seasonal Sales

Swiss National Bank Holds Monetary Policy Steady

Switzerland : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

France: Economic Profile

French Services Activity Expands in January

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)

Eurozone Core Inflation Rises Back to Its June Level of 1.6% y/y

Is the ECB Right About Tracking the Money Supply?

Eurozone : Europe : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Italy: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Italy: HICP Falls to 2.1% y/y in July

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 :

Liquidity Traps

The Liquidity Trap Revisited: What Evidence?

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

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: Supply More Than Meets Demand

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 :

Financial Protectionism in the Wake of Crisis

Too Big to Fail:Fed Increases Tools to Prevent Another Financial Turmoil

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

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

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 'Detroit of 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?

Eastern European Currencies: Lower Volatility amid Improved Global Sentiment

Europe : Macroeconomy : International Trade and Globalization : 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 : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets :

The Caucasus: Economic Profiles

Georgia: On a Steady Growth Path?

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

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

Argentina: Key Sectors

Will the Rising Protectionism in Argentina Escalate Into a Trade War With its Partners?

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands

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

Silver Markets

Silver Prices on the Rebound

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 Rebound: Will Chinese New Year and EZ Woes Provide Support?

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: Global Supply to Rise

Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Resume

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 :

Romania: The Leu (currency)

Whither the Romanian Leu?

Romania: Euro Adoption Pushed Beyond 2015

Emerging Europe and CIS : Romania : Southeast Europe : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

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 Agree to Sign the New Fiscal Compact Treaty

Spain's Short Term Borrowing Cost Declines Unexpectedly

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

Russia: The Ruble

Russia Loosens Controls on the Ruble, Widens Trading Range

Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Past Financial Crisis : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Alternative Energy

Pricing Carbon: Is Cap-and-Trade Back?

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?

Are Central Banks Rethinking the Euro's Role as a Reserve Currency?

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 :

Global Investment Funds

Exchange-Traded Funds: UBS Scandal Turns Spotlight on the Risks of ETFs

Types of ETFs

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

Ukraine: The Hryvnia (currency)

Ukraine: The Hryvnia Conundrum

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

Bulgaria's Currency Board

Bulgaria’s Eurozone Entry Path: ERM II Bid Pushed to Late 2011?

Emerging Europe and CIS : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Current Financial Crisis : Monetary Policy and Inflation : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :

Croatia: The Kuna

Croatia's EU Path: Conditional 2013 Entry

Emerging Europe and CIS : Southeast Europe : Europe : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Credit Default Swaps (CDS)

Credit Default Swaps and Clearinghouses: New Papers From Banque de France's Financial Stability Review

OTC Derivatives Regulation: EU Countries Reach Agreement on Derivatives

United States : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Derivatives : Securitization and Structured Finance :

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 Prices Buoyed by EU Embargo

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

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

Will Changes in Russian Oil Taxes Affect Production?

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

Continued Sabotage Threatens the Security of Egypt’s Natural Gas Exports

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

Critical Issue 161098

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

Solar

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

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 :

Eastern Europe: Bond Markets

Romania's Bond Market: The Government Drops the 7% Yield Cap

Czech Republic : Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Hungary : Poland : Romania : Southeast Europe : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds : Government Bonds/Interest Rates :

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 :

Frontier Markets

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

Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Sub-Saharan Africa : Europe : Frontier Markets : Middle East and Africa : Macroeconomy : Markets : Capital Flows, FDIs, Capital Controls : Equity : Trade and External Balance :

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

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 :

The Serbian Dinar

Serbia Monetary Policy: NBS Cuts Policy Rate Another 50 bps in October to 10.75%

Emerging Europe and CIS : Serbia : Southeast Europe : Europe : Frontier Markets : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :

Eurozone: Government Bonds

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

EU Governance: Six-Pack Enters Into Force

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

Natural Gas Prices

Natural Gas Prices: Supply More Than Meets Demand

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?

European Natural Gas Market Liberalization: Still A Fragmented Market?

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

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 :

Core Government Bonds

Are Converging Eurozone Spreads a Sign of Downgrades Ending?

Will Core Government Bond Yields Stay Low?

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 :

Russian Currency Reserves and Sovereign Wealth

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 :

Belarus: Economic Profile

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

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

Central Asia: Economic Profiles

Kazakhstan: Economy Continues to Grow in 2011

Mongolia: Economy Booming

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

Spain: Banking Sector

Spain Announces €50 Billion Plan for Banking Sector Reform

Eurozone : Spain : Europe : Finance and Banking :

Central Europe: Banking Sectors

Polish Banks: Generally Healthy, but Exposed to EZ Crisis

Czech Banks: Moody's Lowers Outlook to Negative

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

The European Financial Stability Framework

Financial Transactions Tax: EU Says Britain to Pay Anyway

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

Bank of England Maintains Rate And Holds QE Steady

Exchange-Traded Funds: UBS Scandal Turns Spotlight on the Risks of ETFs

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

Credit Rating Agencies

Credit Rating Agencies:Banks Warn About Move to Remove Ratings

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

Kazakhstan: Banking Sector

Credit Starting to Unlock in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan: Inflationary Pressures Further Eases to 7.4% y/y in December

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

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 :

Global Investment Funds

Exchange-Traded Funds: UBS Scandal Turns Spotlight on the Risks of ETFs

Types of ETFs

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

Resolution of Troubled Financial Institutions

Contingent Convertibles (CoCos): Deutsche Bank Warns of Uncertain Investor Interest

Too Big to Fail:Fed Increases Tools to Prevent Another Financial Turmoil

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

Bank Capital Requirements

Credit Rating Agencies:Banks Warn About Move to Remove Ratings

Tighter Bank Rules Could Bolster Shadow Banking

Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategy : Banks :

Greece: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Greek Parliament Approves 2012 Budget

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

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

Credit Default Swaps (CDS)

Credit Default Swaps and Clearinghouses: New Papers From Banque de France's Financial Stability Review

OTC Derivatives Regulation: EU Countries Reach Agreement on Derivatives

United States : Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Markets : Derivatives : Securitization and Structured Finance :

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

British Banks to Reveal Leverage Early to Restore Investor Confidence

Too Big to Fail:Fed Increases Tools to Prevent Another Financial Turmoil

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

Credit Market Conditions in the Eurozone

Eurozone Loans to NFC Contracting at a Slower Rate

Has the Global Corporate Default Rate Peaked?

Eurozone : Europe : Finance and Banking :

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 :

Ireland: Banking Sector

Stress Tests Reveal €24 Billion Shortfall in Irish Banks

Anglo Irish, Irish Nationwide Building Society Behind €16 Billion Spike in ECB Emergency Funding

Eurozone : Ireland : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

Systemic Effects of Exit Strategies

Bank of England Maintains Rate And Holds QE Steady

Jackson Hole: Hints About the Future of Monetary Policy

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 :

The European Banking Sector

Euro Banks Exceed Expectations: Strong Earnings on a Decline in Bad Loans

RGE Strategy Flash: Profit Warning Illustrates Continuing Banking Sector Challenges

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

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 :

The Shadow Banking System

Tighter Bank Rules Could Bolster Shadow Banking

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

Italy: Banking Sector

Italy's Five Largest Lenders Pass Stress Test

Italy : Europe : Finance and Banking : Banks :

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

Turkey: Top Turkish Generals Resign Amid Ongoing Tension between Government and Military

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

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 : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Europe : Finance and Banking : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Markets :

The Caucasus: Economic Profiles

Georgia: On a Steady Growth Path?

Has Azerbaijan's Energy Sector Peaked?

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

Central Asia: Economic Profiles

Kazakhstan: Economy Continues to Grow in 2011

Mongolia: Economy Booming

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

Argentina: Key Sectors

Will the Rising Protectionism in Argentina Escalate Into a Trade War With its Partners?

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands

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 Housing Prices Fall by 0.2% in January

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

IMF Approves Additional Loan Disbursement of €1.5 Billion

Ireland: Leading Think Tank Calls for Faster Deficit Reduction

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: Bailout Deal by March or Exit?

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?

Are Targets the Way to Go to Reduce Current Account 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

Western Balkan Countries: Rocky Road to EU Membership

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Annual Progress Report Delivers a Mixed Message

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?

Switzerland: January PMI Reveals Further Contraction in the Manufacturing Sector

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

Hungary's EU Presidency Marred by International Criticism

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

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 :

Slovakia: Economic Profile

Slovakia Macro View: GDP Growth Moderates in Q2

Emerging Europe and CIS : Eurozone : Europe : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle :

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

Czech Republic Macro View: Q3 GDP Growth Revised to Negative

Czech Banks: Moody's Lowers Outlook to Negative

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

Russia: Domestic Politics

Russian Protests Pick Up: A Challenge to Putin and United Russia

Airport Terrorist Attack Highlights Russian Security Risks

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

France: Domestic Politics

French Politics: Hollande to be Socialist Party's Presidential Candidate in 2012

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

Pricing Carbon: Is Cap-and-Trade Back?

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)

French Finance Minister Lagarde to Head the IMF

French Politics: Hollande to be Socialist Party's Presidential Candidate in 2012

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 Q4 GDP Contracts by 0.2% q/q, Raises Recession Fears

UK Services PMI Soared in January, Defying Recession Fears

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 Sector: Will Trade Deficit Narrow in H2 2011?

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 :

Bank Capital Requirements

Credit Rating Agencies:Banks Warn About Move to Remove Ratings

Tighter Bank Rules Could Bolster Shadow Banking

Europe : North America : Finance and Banking : Geostrategy : Banks :

Turkey and Geopolitical Energy Issues

Turkey at an Energy Crossroads: Turkish-Azerbaijani Gas Deal Fuels Hopes in the EU

Can Europe Expand Its Energy Network to Central Asia? Nabucco's Woes

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

Turkey: Foreign Policy

Turkey's Foreign Policy: Ties With France Ruptured by Genocide Ruling

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

Likelihood of Oil in the Falkland/Malvinas Islands

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

Poland's Civic Platform Re-Elected: Will Victory Aid Fiscal Consolidation?

Czech Republic Politics: Government Avoids Collapse

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

Kyrgyzstan's Parliament Approves New Government After Months of Uncertainty

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

Russia: Household Consumption Picks up in December, Outlook?

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

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

Will Changes in Russian Oil Taxes Affect Production?

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: Ties With France Ruptured by Genocide Ruling

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Annual Progress Report Delivers a Mixed Message

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

Eastern European Energy Security

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

Energy Security in Poland: Government Agrees on New Deal for Russian Gas Deliveries

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

Continued Sabotage Threatens the Security of Egypt’s Natural Gas Exports

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?

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

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

How Bright a Future for Solar Power?

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

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

Eurostat Revises Greek 2009 Deficit Up to 13.6% From 12.9% With Potential for More

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: Ties With France Ruptured by Genocide Ruling

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

Ukraine and the IMF

Ukraine's IMF Program Stalls: More Funding Risks Ahead?

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?

Italy : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks :

Turkey: Demographics

Turkey's Demographic Bonus: A Mixed Blessing

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

Georgia: Domestic Politics

Georgia: On a Steady Growth Path?

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 :

The Global AIDS Epidemic

Coping with AIDS Pandemic

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

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

Arab Marshall Plan Floundering?

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?

Eurozone : United Kingdom : Europe : Geostrategy : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :