economies in transition

Sharp appreciation of the U.S. dollar Western European economy continues to struggle Ebola takes severe tolls in West Africa

June 2010 Summary: The world economy is rebounding but the recovery remains uneven, weak and fragile  At the present speed of the recovery, unemployment rates will take five years to drop to pre-crisis levels The recovery is still mainly driven by gove ...

January 2009 Summary: There are increasing signs that the world economy is entering a recession. Slowing global demand underpinned a further decline in oil prices. Weakening economic conditions led to further accommodative policy actions. Deteriorating ...

November 2008 Summary: In response to the intensified global financial crisis, a large number of countries adopted extensive emergency plans in October 2008, following a more comprehensive and internationally concerted approach. However, great uncertai ...