International Finance

Category : Economy

Euro business growth eases in May, ECB takes steps

Lacklustre growth characterised by a slowdown plagues the EU while its central bank tries to jack up inflation rate that teeters on the verge of deflation, report Team IFM Brussels, June 11: Euro-zone business growth slowed in May, but services output expanded at the strongest pace in almost three years, prompting the European Central Bank...

ADB Trims Pacific 2013 Economic Outlook as Risks to Growth Emerge

“The slight downgrade in the growth forecast reflects largely short-term challenges faced by a few Pacific economies,” said Xianbin Yao, Director General of ADB’s Pacific Department. MANILA, PHILIPPINES –The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) latest Pacific Economic Monitor has trimmed the 2013 economic growth forecast for the Pacific region to 5.0% on the back of lower-than-expected government capital spending...

Brazil’s industrial output down in April

Manufacturing proves to be a drag on broader economic growth as Brazil tries to come to terms with a drop in production for the second straight month, reports Team IFM Rio de Janeiro, June 11: Brazil’s industrial production in April fell for the second month in a row, as output of capital goods and consumer...

Is Mexico “The Aztec Tiger” International Finance Magazine Reviews the Phenomenal Growth and Imminent Dangers of Mexico

With rising costs of Chinese businesses and with support from northern neighbors, U.S., Mexico is experiencing a second spring, in the manufacturing sector. 11th June 2013 Mexico and Peru’s popularity among foreign investors will see them as emerging economies and a favorite among investors looking to push cash into Latin America. Brazil, which was once...

Improved Public Services Benefit Russia’s Citizens

Improved Public Services Benefit Russia’s Citizens A decade ago, even as Russia enjoyed impressive economic growth, the country faced serious economic challenges. The government had little oversight over expenditures of ministries and agencies. The budget was inefficient and poorly designed to achieve social and economic objectives. Meanwhile, businesses were drowning in red tape, and citizens...

Mexican factory output swells seven months running

Increased manufacturing activity attributed to new work inflows from domestic and foreign clients, reports Team IFM Mexico City, June 7: Mexico’s factories continued to tick last month with growth of output and new orders remaining on an even keel, encouraging manufacturers to scale up both production and employment, says a recent independent survey. Selling prices...