ARTICLES RELATING TO GLOBAL ECONOMY

Tackling junk food will boost world economy

2013-06-05 09:04

The UN's food agency said obesity and poor nutrition weigh heavily on the global economy and told governments that investing in food health would bring big economic as well as social returns.

Commodities slump knocks world economy

2013-04-21 13:55

Lower airfares, cheaper food and rising profit margins are among the benefits that should flow from tumbling commodity prices - but only after a long lead time.

Global recovery outlook lifts Asian shares

2013-01-30 07:55

Asian shares rose to their highest level in nearly 18 months as strong US data further boosted investor confidence in global economic outlook.

Economic freedom losing ground in SA

2013-01-11 14:09

SA is slipping in the economic freedom stakes and sub-Saharan Africa continues to lag far behind the five other regions of the world, an index shows.

Gordhan: Africa is hope of the world

2012-11-12 17:02

Africa brings a glimpse of hope to the unstable global economy, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

IMF: Europe must restore confidence

2012-10-10 10:47

Europe must do more to tackle its fiscal crisis, which is heaping extra pressure on a strained global financial system, the International Monetary Fund warns.

Growth concerns hit shares, euro

2012-10-09 12:17

A stark warning from the IMF about the global growth outlook and the prospects for Spain and Greece have sent European stocks and the euro lower.

Asian markets down on Chinese data

2012-10-01 08:26

Asian shares are broadly lower as Chinese manufacturing activity slipped, Japanese business confidence fell, and worries persisted over debt-ridden Spain.

Asian shares, riskier assets fall

2012-09-24 08:53

Riskier assets fell broadly, dragging down Asian shares, copper and oil but the dollar strengthened as investors shifted their focus to weak economic fundamentals.

Shares retreat on dim growth outlook

2012-08-24 08:22

Asian shares fell as investors scaled back their expectations of strong stimulus from the US Federal Reserve and fretted about economic growth.

Clinton commends trade, growth in Africa

2012-08-06 18:49

The United States wants to boost trade with Africa as the region's economy grows despite the global financial crisis, says US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Stocks rise on monetary stimulus hopes

2012-07-04 08:03

Shares rose, extending gains for a third day in a row, as investors kept hopes high for more monetary policy stimulus to support the faltering global economy.

Shares, euro buoyed by stimulus hopes

2012-06-20 09:47

Shares and the euro rose as investors bet that Europe's worsening debt crisis and faltering global growth will prompt central banks to launch a new round of monetary stimulus.

SA commits $2bn to IMF rescue fund

2012-06-19 08:43

South Africa has committed $2bn to an International Monetary Fund firewall meant to prevent future financial crises, the Treasury says.

Business leaders cry for G20 action

2012-06-18 16:39

Top business executives are urging world leaders to show more urgency in addressing economic malaise or risk an even deeper global crisis than in 2008-2009.

Alarm sounded over global economy

2012-06-04 08:01

Already hobbled by Europe's debt crisis, the world now risks being hurt by slowdowns in its economic powerhouses.

Fed reassurance, earnings lift shares

2012-04-26 08:36

Asian shares rose, retaining positive momentum as the Federal Reserve reassured markets that it will keep its very accommodative stance to support growth.

Commodity prices may come down - IMF

2012-04-10 17:07

Weak global economic activity is likely to bring down the prices of commodities, says the International Monetary Fund.

 

Experts cautious over equities rally

2013-05-12 10:25

Optimism is blowing through stock markets around the world, lifting many of them to record high levels but some analysts wonder if some of it is just hot air.

Central banks prop up global economy

2013-04-29 09:16

The European Central Bank may cut interest rates and the Federal Reserve is unlikely to let up on stimulus as the world economy remains in a chronic condition.

World economy in deep trouble

2012-12-03 15:33

The global economy is on edge - and that's without the US "fiscal cliff."

Asian shares weak on growth woes

2012-10-11 07:58

Asian shares tracked Wall Street lower as weak forecasts from US corporate bellwethers underscored concern over global demand, particularly from China.

Shares fall amid earnings gloom

2012-10-10 07:48

Asian shares fell and the dollar firmed on concerns that the corporate results season will reveal weaker earnings in the face of flagging global economic growth.

IMF cuts growth forecast for SA

2012-10-09 08:29

The IMF has cut its 2013 forecast for SA growth to 3% from a July projection of 3.3%, mainly due to the impact of the eurozone debt crisis.

Asian shares rise, growth worries weigh

2012-10-09 07:46

Asian shares rose but gains were moderated by concerns over global growth prospects, especially in China, and expected weak US corporate earnings.

Euro, oil fall on Spain, growth worries

2012-10-01 07:41

The euro, oil and Asian shares fell, weighed down by uncertainty about Spain's bailout and concerns over slumping demand due to a slowdown in global growth.

Asian shares ease on growth concerns

2012-09-04 07:56

Asian shares eased on concerns over weakening regional and global economic activity, but expectations of more stimulus from central banks lent support.

JSE breaks records despite mine strikes

2012-08-29 07:46

The JSE has reached record highs despite forecasts of a fall amid the global crisis and deadly strikes at a Lonmin platinum mine.

Global economy slips into dire straits

2012-08-23 12:58

Business surveys released on Thursday paint a picture of worldwide economic malaise, from Beijing to Berlin.

Tough economy bites McDonald's profits

2012-08-08 17:38

McDonald's Corp says a key revenue figure came in flat in July as diners pulled back amid a tough economy.

IMF: Global growth forecasts cut

2012-07-16 16:11

The International Monetary Fund has stepped up its warnings on risks to the global economy, after trimming its growth forecast for the rest of the year.

Stocks down as Europe fears persist

2012-06-25 08:03

Shares fell and the safe haven dollar rose as concerns about faltering global growth and Europe's intractable debt crisis continued to sap confidence.

G20 backs Europe's overhaul to fight crisis

2012-06-20 07:59

Europe won world leaders' support for an ambitious but slow-moving eurozone overhaul, even as pressure builds in financial markets for quicker solutions.

Europe vows closer union at G20

2012-06-19 09:24

Under pressure from markets and anxious world leaders, Europe has agreed to move towards a more integrated banking system to stem its debt crisis.

Brics agree to boost IMF war chest

2012-06-19 07:42

The Brics emerging economies will enhance their IMF contributions and explore currency swaps as part of efforts to promote global financial stability.

Eurozone economies weaken further

2012-06-05 10:19

All the major eurozone economies are now in decline, according to data suggesting that even Germany is no longer immune to fallout from Greece and Spain.

World Bank cuts China growth forecast

2012-04-12 10:30

Chinese growth is expected to be slower in 2012 as slack foreign demand and a state-induced property slowdown restrain recovery, says the global lender.

Rand tanks on global woes

2012-04-10 16:20

The rand slid below R8/$ for the first time in two-and-a-half months on renewed concerns about the global economy.

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