Food Prices Spike to Record-Will Get Worse?
After a year of relative stability, global food prices soared by 10% in July from a month ago, with maize and soybean reaching……
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Politics Failing Global Economy-More Photos Ops Over Substance
Broad challenges to global economic health are rising gradually perhaps not yet fully recognized as they seem to be still far……
How Oil Speculation is Consuming Economic Recovery in Speculative Feeding Frenzy?
Monetary accommodation, including any hint of such forthcoming, brings a sharp rise in financial speculation on petroleum and its……
Obama Winning Social Media & IT Battle?
The trend set in 2008 appears to project an ever greater correlation between who holds sway on the internet and who wins the……
Another Empty Promise on Euro?
Last week Chief Mario Draghi promised that the ECB would do whatever it takes to save the Euro. The capital markets reacted most ebulliently……
Iron Ore Production Signals Expanding Global Economy
Global production of iron ore was at an all-time high last year, and is expected to continue to rise for at least the next two years……
US, Less Stimulus, Would Look Like Europe Today?
See today’s Eurozone and the endless cycles of crisis to get the best view on what US may have looked like without stimulus.……
Bosnia Economy Weakness Linked to Political Instability
Bosnia & Herzegovina is above “default” but it’s debt carries one of the lowest “credit ratings”……
Lower Growth Prospects & Higher Risks-Global Economy
According to the IMF’s just released report on global economic health, the prospects for growth have been substantively reduced……
Will Austerity Lead to Eurozone Losing 4.5 Million Jobs over Next 4 Years?
“Without a prompt policy turn – to address the crisis and to regain the trust and support of workers and enterprises –……
It is About Jobs in US & Globally!
US jobs report delivered another disappointing report for June. The global picture looks as bad or worse (better in some Asian states……
Big Banks as RICO's
Could banks be prosecuted under the US Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)? The evidence and admission of rigging……
"Obamacare" Winners/Losers According to Wall Street
Not particularly impressed by appeals to prejudice and/or partisanship, as above pic from visiontoamerica.org. Rather, look at how……
Another "Groundhog Day" for Euro: Tragedy or Comedy or Chaos?
Just as a new day may be dawning, the Eurozone appears to be reliving the previous one. This week will mark something like the 20th……
G-20 Photo Masks Less Success-More Failure?
G-20 reached only partial success on the Eurozone crisis and no new initiative to resolve Syria. However, political expediency……
G20, A Search for El Dorado?
Debating solutions for Europe’s debt woes in Mexico evidences a bit how the world is turning upside down. That Mexico……
Eurozone Greek Tragedy Not in Final Scene?
Greece has now pulled off two surprises: victory over Russia into next round of Euro2012 and election results that favor pro-austerity/bailout……
What Mobile Money Rules?
“Governments in the region (East Africa) need to address issues relating to telecommunications and financial regulation to ensure……
Africa: A “Global Economic Growth Pole?”
“The challenge is to modernize the continent’s economies – including expanding industrial capacity – through……
India UN Security Council Ambitions & “Junk” Credit Downgrade
BRICS falling? Recent news about economic slowdown and a rapidly falling currency complicate India’s active effort to……
Another Goring for Austerity & Merkel in Spanish Bank Bailout?
Does Spain’s continued fall into economic malaise reflect what US may have looked without stimulus and with more fiscal austerity?……
China Checks in as Austerity Checkmates Eurozone?
Austerity is killing European and global economic health? UN sees the Eurozone financial crisis as biggest global economic……
Too much Focus on Finance-Too Little on Society Needs
“There has been too much ideology in defining policies and too little human sensitivity to the individuals, families, communities……
Petroleum Prices Still Inflated by Speculation?
As oil prices have been driven up by speculators, now they are similarly driven down, is the new argument. However, demand/supply,……
Obama Re-election Bid Along with US & Global Economy Crashing?
Double-dip recession? Europe has been only the most notable, but from China to the US, the economy and job creation is losing……
Eurozone Divorce Even Before Marriage Over Money or Banking Union?
European bank union coming? Vicious Cycle of losing confidence in European banks and the already varying standards are prompting……
Did Lagarde Give Greeks The Finger?
Christine Lagarde’s record is not particularly better than her choice of words. The IMF Managing Director made a point of minimizing……
Online Database for Sharing Sustainable Development Projects
“This new initiative is the latest development in UNEP’s ongoing efforts to support South-South cooperation and capacity-building.……
Europe Failing Its Youth?
“Many European countries stuck in an “austerity-led recession,” are looking at the crisis from a purely financial……
Merkel Still Clings to Austerity like to Barry Manilow Cover Song?
---Preaching austerity like mom urging abstinence to child off to college?--- Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel may already……
UN Experts Call for Financial Transaction Tax:
“Where the world financial crisis has brought about the loss of millions of jobs, socialized private debt burdens and……
Greece Unzips & Austerity Comes Undone
Germany’s Angela Merkel and the advocates of austerity have more to worry about even than Greece if the latter unzips from the……
Much More than JPMorgan's $2Billion Lost
The problem is masked by the size of the loss that is seen as scandal by most and justifying the call for greater regulation by many.……
Will Asia-Pacific Extend as Global Economic Growth Engine?
Exports may decline and capital costs may rise, but Asia-Pacific will continue to be not only the fastest growing region but……
Asia-Pacific Needs to Complement Climate & Growth Priorities
“The world's common future will be hugely affected by the choices that are made in Asia and the Pacific on a low carbon growth……
Financial Markets Approve End to Austerity?
Francois Hollande defeating Nicolas Sarkozy may not have been much of surprise, but how about the reaction of investors and the financial……
Is Euro Overvalued?
The news only seems to get worse for the Eurozone. The ECB (European Central Bank) Chief Mario Draghi just indicated that the……
Food Prices Stabilize But at High Levels
A significant part of the globe will not be able to afford to feed themselves. Food prices have settled well above the levels that……
Europe's Political Walking Dead-Austerity's Zombies?
Is this the fruit of austerity? - employment spikes and economic activity recedes across the Eurozone, and it is not just Spain or……
Austerity is Killing Jobs & Economic Health
Austerity is also making the deficit worse rather than helping - that is the message of the UN's ILO (International Labor Organization)……
Cheating Women is Cheating Society!
On average, a woman earns only 70% of a man’s salary. Women constitute 45% of the global workforce, but as much as 70% of the……
Rising Commodity Prices Hurt Poor Countries Most?
“Mounting financial speculation in commodities and the increasing diversion of agricultural land to biofuel crops has changed……
Not Out of Financial-Crisis Woods?
“Do not be misled by the pep talks and some of the short-term viewpoints that we’re seeing recovery here and there……
French Vote Against Austerity?
Marine Le Pen (Photo) did her best Joan of Arc imitation spewing nationalist manure, but the real fertilizer for both left and……
Risks High/Global Economic Prospects Slowly Improve
“For the past six months we’ve been on a rollercoaster ride. Our baseline is that growth is going to be slow in advanced economies;……
Reducing Speculation/Manipulation in Energy Markets
President Obama’s Administration will bring together advisers and regulators to address ever more brazen as well as damaging……
China Hiccups & Globe Tastes Burp?
China’s latest economic figures came-in just below expectation, but global financial and commodity markets immediately……
Europe v. North America Economic Prospects:
“The optimistic view on North America contrasts with the much more fragile outlook in Europe, where weak consumer confidence,……
BRICS Pose New Challenge
Back to an old agenda of toppling the US from its perch as most exclusive political and economic power, maybe the theme of just concluding……
Myth of "Drill,Drill,Drill!"
US has more domestic supplies and less demand in approximately a decade plus, but oil prices persist at highest ever levels, (especially……
Why New World Bank President?
"Palling around with our mutual friend Bono was one thing, but calling out the establishment, well that was too much to further empower."……
UN Updates Tax Evasion Measures
Tax Evasion Cost $3.1 Trillion (or 50%+ of combined healtcare budget for states involved) according to one survey of 145 countries……
Investigating Gasoline Price Spike?
Highest ever at this time of year even as demand is down to decade old levels. The US Federal Reserve under Ben Bernanke and Obama……
US Jobs, Is it Enough?
February hiring again increased by 200K plus, but the increases are barely enough to keep pace with population/new job seekers in……
Oil Prices Beyond the Pump
From changing political fortunes to increased food prices and hunger as potential consequences. Gasoline prices are hurting the consumer,……
Europe Confidence Down, Obama Up?
Could Obama Second Term be very good for business and consumer? Some indication in confidence levels of US Chief Financial Officers……
Obama to Lower Corporate Tax Rate
Lost in Republican Debate Wars is initiative by President Obama to lower corporate taxes and generally war welcome from business.……
$5.00 Gas, Then Recession, Then Obama Loses!
Predictions for $5.00 gasoline are more frequent even if rationale is contradictory and frankly avoids the core of the problem. Neither……
Africa Diaspora Summit Calling
Preparing for African Diaspora Summit this summer - “There is now clear recognition that the African identity is a global one,”……
Petroleum Prices Spike, but Why?
Leashing the Speculation Predator! Gasoline in US has risen by well 20%+ in just a month or so. Bad news for Obama as well as consumers.……
UN: Banks as Masters-Globe Needs New Deal!
Borrowing term US President FDR employed to deploy vision of how to deliver US from Great Depression and help US workers 3/4s of century……
