Energy drives all economic activity. Scientifically based evidence, recently to hand, leads to the conclusion that humanity has approximately 15 years to get its energy house in order. If we fail to achieve this outcome the global economy will not …

The World Bank's latest update to its "World Economic Outlook," survey, released in October of this year, is aptly titled "Transitions and Tensions." The document points out that the catalysts for global growth are in a state of flux, and predicts that …

The data docket in the U.S. this week will be eclipsed by the Federal Reserve meeting as prospects mount that policy makers will trim stimulus in response to an improving economy. Elsewhere, November price data out of the U.K. will probably show …

The International Monetary Fund cut its global economic growth forecasts on Tuesday, warning that the political impasse in the US over raising the debt limit could harm the world economy if it is not resolved. The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday …

Most economic analysts are in a bullish frame of mind regarding the outlook for 2014. I believe 2014 will be better than 2013. Nevertheless, there are risks to this optimism, both regarding the real economy and the valuation of shares. Below are some …

Notwithstanding so many expert studies and international conferences devoted to the reform of global finance and of banks considered “too big to fail”, we are still faced with continuing irresponsible and unacceptable economic and financial behaviour …

TORONTO – The Toronto stock market lived up its predicted modest gains for 2013, closing up about six per cent, but there's optimism in the air for Canada's main stock market for the year ahead. "I think 2013 marks the end of (a) period of time of …

Unions have warned of a multi-billion-dollar hole in the economy and the loss of up to 50,000 automotive industry-related jobs if car manufacturing in Australia ends altogether. Because car parts and components were manufactured nationwide there would …

Faster economic growth is just around the corner. At least that's what economists from such august institutions Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley would have you believe. According to Bloomberg News these economists expect …