Entries for 2013

Iraq's economy grew at an exceptionally high rate of 11% of GDP in 2012, driven by oil output, which rose to record levels. Oil revenue also provided

Private capital flows to emerging economies have revived strongly, supported by a generally more risk-friendly attitude of investors since mid-2012. T

Private capital flows to emerging economies have revived strongly, supported by a generally more risk-friendly attitude of investors since mid-2012. T

Despite signs of a tenuous stabilization of the housing market, mortgage arrears have continued to increase, and forbearance has done little to resolv

With inflation converging to a demanding target of 2% ('±1%), real GDP is on track to grow about 6% this year driven by strong investment. While prese

ECB efforts to reduce the redenomination risk in the Euro Area have met with success in Spain. Net foreign purchases of Spanish government securities

Judging from the evolution of key financial variables, there has been steady progress in helping resolve the Euro Area debt crisis in recent months. F

The shooting deaths at the Marikana platinum mine last August grabbed international attention and raised questions about the progress made in addressi

ELUSIVE PEACE On November 19th, the government began negotiations with the FARC rebel group, aimed at ending decades of internal c