Europe

Latvia: Economic Profile

Latvia Economic Outlook: GDP Contracts 17.7% YoY in Q4

Latvia Politics: Top Court’s Rulings Undermine IMF-Led Bailout

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

Nordics: Industrial Sector

Brighter Outlook for Swedish Auto Sector

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

Turkey: Economic Profile

Turkish Industrial Production Churns 25% y/y in December

Turkish Inflation Rising Faster-than-Expected

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

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Has the G20 Superseded the G7/G8?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 :

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 :

Systemic Effects of Exit Strategies

UK Ends Quantitative Easing

Quantifying the Effect of Exit Strategies on Banks in the Advanced Economies

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

Portugal: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

Portugal: Will the Opposition Spending Bill Jeopardize Budget Targets?

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

Poland: Economic Profile

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

Poland's Economy Stands Out from Regional Peers: Explaining the Outperformance

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

Norway: Economic Profile

Norway's Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rate at 1.75% in its February Meeting

Norwegian Economic Outlook: Out of Recession, GDP rises for Second Consecutive Quarter in Q3

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

Romania: Economic Profile

Romania: Fitch Upgrades Ratings Outlook to Stable

Romania Politics: IMF, EU Set to Unlock Loan Tranches to Romania

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

Iceland's Geyser Crisis

Icesave Dispute: Iceland Prepares to Vote on the Controversial Legislation

Iceland's Banks: Reprivatization after Recapitalization

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

Iceland: Economic Profile

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

Iceland's Economy: As Domestic Demand Falls, Exports Drive the Economy

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

Russia: Economic Profile

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

Russian Manufacturing Starting to Strengthen?

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

Norway: Government Pension Fund

Will Norway's Government Pension Fund-Global Change Its Investing Style?

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 :

Nordics: Monetary Policy

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

Norway's Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rate at 1.75% in its February Meeting

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

Poland: Fiscal Policy

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Poland: Will Privatization Drive Ease Public Finances?

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

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 :

Germany: Labor Market

German Unemployment Rises in January: 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 :

Spain: Fiscal Policy

Spain Announces Fiscal Austerity Package

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

Italy: Labor Market

Italian Unemployment Continues to Rise in December - Is This the Peak?

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?

Washington's Proposals for a Second Fiscal Stimulus: A Boost to Workers and Small Businesses?

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 :

UK: Economic Profile

UK Edges Out of Recession in Q4 with 0.1% q/q Growth

UK General Election: What Does the Future Look Like?

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

Hungary: Economic Profile

Hungary Monetary Policy: Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 6.0% in January

Hungary Politics: April Elections Cloud Fiscal Outlook

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

Turkey: Economic Risks and Strengths

Anchor on the Way? Will Turkey Reach a Deal with the IMF?

Moody's Upgrades Turkey's Sovereign Rating: On the Way to Investment Grade?

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

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

Brussels Intent on Regulating Hedge Funds: Will New Pay Rules Apply to Alternative Investment Managers As Well?

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

Denmark: Economic Profile

Denmark Climbs Out of Recession in Q3

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 :

Greece: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

EU Commission Endorses Greek Stability Program, Announces Strict Monitoring

Should the EMU Bail Out Members Despite No-Bail Out Clause? Calls for Dual Currency Mechanism

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

Turkey: Labor Market

Turkish Labor Market: Jobless Rate Declines to 13% in September-November Period

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

Turkey: Monetary Policy

Turkey Holds Key Rate at 6.5% in January: Easing Cycle Appears Over

Turkish Inflation Rising Faster-than-Expected

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

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 :

Global Recession and Stimulus Spending Put Public Debt at Risk

Will the Surging U.S. Debt Hurt Future Economic Growth?

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

Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Frontier Markets : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

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 :

Eurozone: Economic Profile

Eurozone GDP Rises 0.4% q/q in Q3: Unemployment Hits 10% in November 2009

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

Turkey: External Accounts

Anchor on the Way? Will Turkey Reach a Deal with the IMF?

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: Central Bank Cuts Rate to 7.0%

Hungary Monetary Policy: Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 6.0% in January

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

Greece: Economic Profile

Greece Economic Outlook: Public and Private Sources of External Imbalances

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 :

Croatia: Economic Profile

Croatia Economic Outlook: GDP Shrinks 5.7% in Q3

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

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

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 :

Czech Republic: Economic Profile

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

Czech Republic: How Strong Is the Recovery?

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

The Recovery of Global Trade Flows

Doha Trade Talks Fail to Make Progress Despite Promises from Global Leaders

Are Global Measures to Boost Trade Finance Adequate?

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

Impact of Global Crisis on EU Newcomers

Lessons from the Crisis in Eastern Europe

Comparing CEE of Today to 1990s Asia

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

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 Returns to Positive Territory - Will It Keep on Rising?

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

United Kingdom: Monetary Policy

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

UK Ends Quantitative Easing

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

Poland: Monetary Policy

Polish Monetary Policy: Key Rate At Record Low of 3.5%. Is Easing Cycle Over?

Poland's Central Bank: Government Names New MPC Candidates

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

The Netherlands: Economic Profile

Dutch Q3 GDP Growth Revised Upwards to 0.5% Q/Q

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 Confirmed at 0.5% Q/Q in Q3

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

Germany: Household Consumption

German Retail Sales Disappoint in December - Will Household Spending Recover in 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 :

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 :

Germany: Economic Profile

German Industrial Production Contracts in December: Is the Recovery Losing Momentum?

Germany: What Will Economic Growth Look Like in 2010?

Eurozone : Germany : 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 Dynamics: Is Inflation on the Rise Again?

A Further Rate Cut: Russia Near the End of its Monetary Easing Path?

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

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 :

Eastern European Public Finances

Poland's Deteriorating Fiscal Position: New Spending Rule Announced

Eastern Europe's New Bugbear: Deteriorating Public Finances

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

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: Accession Talks Resume

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 :

Turkey: Fiscal Policy

Turkey: Will Fiscal Deterioration Continue in 2010?

Turkish Treasury Announces 2010 Borrowing Program: Analysts React Positively

Turkey : Europe : Macro View : Fiscal Policy :

Switzerland: Monetary Policy and Inflation

Swiss National Bank Maintains Expansionary Monetary Policy

Swiss Inflation on the Rise: What Are the Implications for Swiss Monetary Policy?

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

France: Economic Profile

French Industrial Production Continues to Fall in October

France: Will the Economic Recovery Prove Sustainable?

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 :

Finland: Economic Profile

Finland Economic Outlook: Growth Equals EU Average in Q3

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

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 :

Switzerland: Economic Profile

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

Switzerland's Economy Exits Recession: 0.3% Q/Q in Q3

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

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?

Benelux : Eurozone : Europe : Macro View :

UK: Real Estate Market

Yearly Rise in UK House Prices Recorded

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

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

Global Manufacturing

How Sustainable Are the Improvements in Global Manufacturing?

U.S. Industrial Production: Will the Expansion Gather Pace?

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

Global Growth

How Strong Will Global Growth Be in 2010?

How Sustainable Are the Improvements in Global Manufacturing?

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

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 Accelerates in January: Deflation Avoided?

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: Export Sector

What is the Outlook for German Exports?

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

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

Germany: Price Dynamics (Inflation/Deflation)

Should Germany Be Worried About Inflation or Deflation?

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

Liquidity Traps

Time for a Paradigm Shift to Include Credit: 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 :

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 :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Should the UK Join the EMU?

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

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 :

Euro Adoption Path for EU Newcomers

Euro Ambitions in the Baltics: Estonia Stands Out

Do the Benefits of Euro Adoption Outweigh the Costs for EU Newcomers?

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

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?

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

Italy: Economic Profile

Italy's GDP Grows 0.6% q/q in Q3 2009

How Sustainable Is the Italian Economic Recovery?

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

France: Household Consumption

French Household Spending Stagnates in November: Is the Economic Recovery Losing Its Motor?

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

Spain: Economic Profile

Spain Overview of Macro Indicators and Forecasts

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

Bulgaria: Economic Profile

Bulgaria Energy Politics: Moving Away From Russia?

Bulgaria Economic Outlook: A Fiscal Model in the Region

Bulgaria : South East Europe : 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?

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

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 :

The Balkans: Economic Profile

How Exposed are Western Balkan Countries to a Currency Crisis?

Kosovo Economic Outlook: IMF Membership Secured, A Rescue Loan In Sight?

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

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 :

Shaky Currency Pegs in the Baltic States

Latvia: Specter of Devaluation Raised Once Again

Swedish Banks: More Resilient Now, But Risks Remain

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

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 :

Lithuania: Economic Profile

Lithuania Economic Outlook: Q3 GDP Contracts a Better-Than-Expected 14.3% Y/Y

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

Global Trade Agreements

How Deep Is Asian Trade Fragmented?

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

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

Central Europe: Auto Sector

'Detroit of Europe' Auto Production Downshifts

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 :

Sweden: Economic Profile

Sweden's Economy: December’s Trade Balance Weak, Upturn Driven by Domestic Demand

Swedish Monetary Policy: Repo Rate Kept at Record Low of 0.25% in December

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

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?

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

Slovakia: Economic Profile

Slovak Republic: Economic Contraction Slows in Q3 2009

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 :

Serbia: Economic Profile

Serbia: IMF Program on Track

Serbia Economic Outlook: Slow Recovery Ahead

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

France: Labor Market

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

What Is the Outlook for French Unemployment?

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

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 :

United Kingdom: Consumption

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

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

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 :

United Kingdom: Bond Market

Is a Downgrade of UK Credit Ratings Unlikely?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

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

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: Top Court’s Rulings Undermine IMF-Led Bailout

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 Long Will the Bear Market Last ?

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 Long Will the Bear Market Last ?

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

Spain : Europe : Macro View : Current Account :

Sovereign Risk in the Eurozone

Should the EMU Bail Out Members Despite No-Bail Out Clause? Calls for Dual Currency Mechanism

Spain Leads Moody's Sovereign 'Misery Index': External Debt Haunts Portugal and Greece

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

G10 Currencies

Are 'Safe Havens' No Longer Safe?

Will the Norwegian Krone Keep Strengthening in 2010?

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

Norway: The Krone

Will the Norwegian Krone Keep Strengthening in 2010?

Nordics : Norway : Europe : 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 :

Central Europe: Bond Markets

Central Europe: Sovereign Bond Issuance on the Rise

Jitters in Greece: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Central Europe : Czech Republic : Hungary : Poland : Slovakia : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

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 Long Will the Bear Market Last ?

Europe : Markets : Equities :

Eastern European Currencies

Jitters in Greece: 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 :

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 :

Agricultural Prices

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

How Does Climate Change Affect Food Prices?

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

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 :

Sweden: The Krona

Swedish Krona Outlook: Analysts See Gradual SEK Strengthening over 2010

Nordics : Sweden : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

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 Continues to Rise in December - Is This the Peak?

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

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 :

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 : Oil : Oil and Energy : Other Commodities :

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 :

Oil Supply

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

How Significant Are the Crude Oil Stocks in the EU and the OECD?

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

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 :

Russia: Energy Sector

Outlook for Russian Gas Production

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

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

Dark Liquidity Pools

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

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

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :

Croatia: The Kuna

How Exposed are Western Balkan Countries to a Currency Crisis?

Croatia's EU Path: Accession Talks Resume

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 :

Gold

Will Gold Come Down off Its Perch?

Have Central Banks Renewed Their Interest in Gold Reserves?

Asia/Pacific : Europe : North America : Markets : Gold and Precious Metals : Other Commodities :

Iceland: The Krona

Iceland's Currency: Whither the ISK?

Iceland : Nordics : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

Germany: Export Sector

What is the Outlook for German Exports?

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

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

Eurozone: Government Bonds

Intra-Eurozone Government Bond Spreads: Diverging Again?

Should the EMU Bail Out Members Despite No-Bail Out Clause? Calls for Dual Currency Mechanism

Eurozone : Europe : Markets : Government Bonds :

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 :

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?

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

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: What a Difference a Year Makes

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 :

Shaky Currency Pegs in the Baltic States

Latvia: Specter of Devaluation Raised Once Again

Swedish Banks: More Resilient Now, But Risks Remain

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

Global Equities

Japan: 2010 Stock Market Outlook

Do Stock Markets Predict Recessions and Recoveries?

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

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 :

United Kingdom: The British Pound

Will the GBP Remain the G10's Worst Performing Currency?

The Pound and the Euro: Is the British Pound Better Off on Its Own?

United Kingdom : Europe : Markets : Currencies :

United Kingdom: Bond Market

Is a Downgrade of UK Credit Ratings Unlikely?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

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

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 :

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 :

Rare Metals

Controlling Rare Metals Key to Becoming Global Green Technology Leader

Will Demand for Safe Havens and Catalytic Converters Buoy Platinum?

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

Base Metals

What Is the Outlook for Base Metals?

Steel Market: Are the Rain Clouds Clearing?

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

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 :

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 :

Eastern Europe: Banking Sector

Jitters in Greece: Spillover Effects to CEE?

Eastern Europe: How High Could NPLs Rise?

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

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 :

Systemic Effects of Exit Strategies

UK Ends Quantitative Easing

Quantifying the Effect of Exit Strategies on Banks in the Advanced Economies

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

Iceland's Geyser Crisis

Icesave Dispute: Iceland Prepares to Vote on the Controversial Legislation

Iceland's Banks: Reprivatization after Recapitalization

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

Nordics: Banking Sector

Sweden’s Bank Stability Fee Attracts Worldwide Attention

The State of Finnish Banks: Strong Capital Buffers

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

Greece: Banking Sector

Greek Banks: Watch CEE Exposures

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

The European Financial Stability Framework

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

Brussels Intent on Regulating Hedge Funds: Will New Pay Rules Apply to Alternative Investment Managers As Well?

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

Greece: Fiscal Policy and Public Finances

EU Commission Endorses Greek Stability Program, Announces Strict Monitoring

Should the EMU Bail Out Members Despite No-Bail Out Clause? Calls for Dual Currency Mechanism

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

The European Banking Sector

RGE Strategy Flash: Profit Warning Illustrates Continuing Banking Sector Challenges

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

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

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 :

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 :

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 :

Credit Market Conditions in the Eurozone

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

Credit Crunch and Economic Slowdown Hit EU Corporations More Severely

Eurozone : Europe : Finance and Banking :

Dark Liquidity Pools

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

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

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 :

Ireland: Banking Sector

RGE Strategy Flash: EU Reprieve for Allied Irish Banks?

Ireland Finalizes Bad Bank's Purchase Price for Toxic Assets, Keeps Nama Off-Budget

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

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?

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

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?

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

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: Watch CEE Exposures

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 :

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 :

United Kingdom: Bond Market

Is a Downgrade of UK Credit Ratings Unlikely?

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

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

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 :

Ukraine: Domestic Politics

Ukraine’s Presidential Runoff: Uncertainty Lingers as Prime Minister Refuses to Concede Defeat

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

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

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 : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :

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 :

Norway: Government Pension Fund

Will Norway's Government Pension Fund-Global Change Its Investing Style?

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 :

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 :

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 :

Turkey: Domestic Politics and Political Risk

Ergenekon Case: Heightened Tensions Between Ruling AKP and Military

Turkish Constitutional Court Bans Pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party

Turkey : 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 :

Eastern European Energy Security

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

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

Bulgaria : Central Asia : Central Europe : 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 :

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 :

EU Enlargement Process

Serbia's EU Path: Serbia Applies for EU Membership

Turkey's EU Accession Path: Still on Track?

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

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 :

Russia: Energy Sector

Outlook for Russian Gas Production

Russia's Oil Production: Is Recovery Sustainable?

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

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 :

UK: Real Estate Market

Yearly Rise in UK House Prices Recorded

UK Banking Crisis: Can Public Finances Cope?

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

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 :

United Kingdom: Foreign Policy

Should the UK Join the EMU?

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

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 :

French Foreign Policy

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

EU-Russia Summit: Energy Security in Focus

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 :

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 :

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 :

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 :