depreciation

October 2011 Summary: Equity markets worldwide plunged Euro area dollar liquidity dries up in the midst of Europe’s sovereign debt crisis G20 finance ministers maintain focus on fiscal consolidation Stock markets worldwide ended September with the larg ...

May 2011 Summary: International oil prices increased further amidst continued unrest in the Middle East The United States dollar fell to historic lows Many emerging and developing countries are tightening monetary policies The value of the United State ...

January/February 2010 Summary: The global economy started 2010 on a positive note, with continuing recovery in industrial production and international trade, led by Asian developing countries; however, economic policymakers may face even tougher challe ...