Rules that protect multinationals from paying double taxation, too often allow them to pay no taxes at all
U.S. and other improving; Canada slips
Annual inflation increased in China, Brazil, and Russia
Economic growth firming in U.S. and Britain
Annual inflation eases in Canada, the U.S. and key European countries
Third quarter growth accelerated in the UK, U.S., Brazil, France and China
New peaks reached in several European countries
Stronger growth for China and the U.S.
Sharp increase in the UK; moderate rise in the U.S.
Slower growth in Europe; faster growth in the U.S.