The political situation is very difficult to predict, raising the level of uncertainty and risk
Special report examines the implications of weaker economic growth and the potential cost of the eurozone crisis
While Europe remains the biggest risk factor, the current gridlock in Washington also has the potential to derail the U.S. economy all on its own
US$1.2 trillion of debt could be pulled from the global economy next year, estimates BCA Research
Investors are getting a much better sense of their tolerance for risk, and need reassurance from advisors
The most likely scenario is that Europe “will continue to muddle along in a constant state of financial crisis”
G20 makes some progress on global financial regulatory reform
The longer the ECB allows the sovereign debt crisis to fester, the more expensive will be the eventual curative action
It’s up to central banks to ensure there is sufficient credit available for businesses and households to continue to invest and spend
G20 leaders fail to agree on how to fund a more muscular International Monetary Fund