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Germany’s trade surplus widens, but exports fall

International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2014

by International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2014

Euro zone’s largest economy also sees manufacturing turnover fall 1.9 percent in May, reports Team IFM Wiesbaden, July 14: Germany saw both exports and imports falling in May compared to the preceding month, with the turnover of the manufacturing sector too taking a tumble, official data released on Tuesday showed, reflecting a slowdown and endorsing...

Economy

Depth in Africa’s Transformation

International Finance DeskMarch 27, 2014

by International Finance DeskMarch 27, 2014

By Homi Kharas 27th March 2014 Africa is growing fast but transforming slowly. This is the message of the 2014 African Transformation Report, launched last week by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET). The report addresses a worry on the minds of many: in spite of impressive growth, the structure of most sub-Saharan African economies...

Fintech

Trade Regionalism in the Asia-Pacific: New Game, Old Rules?

International Finance DeskDecember 3, 2013

by International Finance DeskDecember 3, 2013

By Swarnim Wagle. 3rd December 2013 Negotiations over one of history’s most ambitious trade deals have taken another step towards defining the future of Trans-Pacific trade. The latest round of discussions on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) wrapped up this past weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah. Negotiators are believed to have made headway on a number of...

Economy

Growth in Greece? A Logistical Possibility

International Finance DeskNovember 20, 2013

by International Finance DeskNovember 20, 2013

BY DARIA TAGLIONI. 20th November 2013 More than 95 percent of goods traded between Europe and Asia are transported via deep sea. All of this happens through two primary routes– some serious traffic. But it’s far from stop-and-go. In fact, most doesn’t stop at all. Large container ships leave ports in Asia and proceed directly...