Global economy
Individual economies are increasingly intertwined, with events in one shaping those in a host of others. No investor can afford to ignore global economic trends as they affect individual countries and investments.
Recent articles
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(03 February 12)
Gold protects you whether you're right or you're wrong, says Bill Bonner.
(31 January 12)
One of the world's key leading economic indicators – the Baltic Dry Index - has tumbled by 60% in the past month alone. Is there a simple explanation, or do we need to be worried about it? David Stevenson investigates.
(30 January 12)
If the sabre-rattling over Iran turns into open hostilities, it would be devastating for the global economy. Matthew Partridge looks at the best ways to hedge your portfolio against war in the Persian Gulf.