Americas
The Mexican economy has recovered somewhat from a scorching recession imported from America, but is still hobbled by domestic monopolies and cartels
Americas
Mexico’s economy: making the desert bloom
The Mexican economy has recovered somewhat from a scorching recession imported from America, but is still hobbled by domestic monopolies and cartels
Clinton's Remarks at the U.S.-Colombia High-Level Partnership Dialogue, May 2011
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave these remarks at the second U.S.-Colombia High-Level Partnership Dialogue meeting in Washington DC on May 31, 2011. Secretary Clinton and Colombian Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin also gave these joint remarks on the same day.
Colombia: inflows, outperforming
The second article in our series on economies that exemplify global trends looks at Colombia’s rising fortunes
Colombia: The FARC Turn to Gold
WHEN last September government forces seized computer hard drives and memory sticks belonging to “Mono Jojoy”, the military commander of the FARC who was killed in an assault on his camp, officials said they had struck a gold mine of information about the inner workings of Colombia’s main guerrilla group. It turned out that they had also gained data about real gold mines under the FARC’s control, as Juan Manuel Santos, Colombia’s president, revealed this month.
Panama to Sign Tax Accord With U.S. in Bid to Win Free-Trade Pact Approval
Panama and the U.S. will sign an agreement to exchange tax information this month, as the Central American nation seeks to clear the way for lawmakers in Washington to approve a free-trade pact.
Argentina's Boudou Sees Greek Recovery After $133 Billion Bailout Accord
Greece’s economy may be poised for a recovery after a rescue plan was agreed on by the euro region and the International Monetary Fund, Argentine Economy Minister Amado Boudou said.
Brazil Inflation Quickens to Fastest in 21 Months
Brazil’s inflation quickened in February to the fastest pace in 21 months, cementing expectations the central bank will raise interest rates as soon as this month.
Brazil Economy Forecasted to Grow More Than 5% in 2010
Central Bank Governor states that Brazil economy is in its strongest macroeconomic position ever UBS wins high profile roles for Lloyds and RBS
* UBS, Merrill-led group share $309 mln Lloyds rights fees* UK gets back 144 mln stg from overall 500 mln fee pot
* RBS role may yield future rights-issue fees
By Victoria Howley and Daisy Ku
Down with the dollar
ON MARCH 5th an index of the value of the American dollar against six other big currencies touched 89.11, its highest point this year. Since then, however, it has been a steady downward drift for the greenback. On Tuesday October 20th, for example, the dollar index had slipped to 75.24, its lowest point in more than a year.The long climb
The world economy is recovering from financial disaster. But it will not return to normal as we know it, says Simon Cox.
NEWPORT BEACH, California, is not a bad place to contemplate the future of the world economy. Its information office promises nine miles of pristine sand, fine dining for devoted epicureans and an atmosphere of laid-back sophistication. Yet students of economic turmoil will find their subject matter conveniently close to hand.
