Global Economic Monitoring Unit (GEM)

October 2013 Summary: US Fed delays the tapering of the QE programme, providing a temporary relief for emerging markets Chinese economy strengthens Current-account deficits widen in several emerging economies   Contrary to expectations, the United Stat ...

A bold oil sector reform in Mexico World Economic Situation and Prospects Weekly Highlight No. 32

South Africa: A slight uptick in growth in the second quarter World Economic Situation and Prospects Weekly Highlight No. 31

September 2013 Summary: BRICS establish anti-crisis facility Western Europe exits recession Growth in emerging markets remains uneven amid structural issues and tightening external financing conditions During the G20 summit, the countries of the BRICS ...

The evolution of the international foreign exchange market World Economic Situation and Prospects Weekly Highlight No. 30

Protests impact Libyan oil output and exports World Economic Situation and Prospects Weekly Highlight No. 29

August 2013 Summary: Emerging economies enact policy measures to forestall slowing growth US GDP statistics revised Drought conditions affect Southern Africa A number of indicators point to slowing growth in emerging economies, partly due to protracted ...

Foreign exchange loan challenges in Hungary World Economic Situation and Prospects Weekly Highlight No. 28

Measurement problems with youth unemployment in the European Union World Economic Situation and Prospects Weekly Highlight No. 27