JACKSON HOLE, WYO. – After years of bold action following the global financial crisis, the world's central bankers are ready to pass the baton. The consensus at the annual gathering of these stewards of the economy this year was that the power of …

The global economy appears to be settling into a new normal of modest growth in developed econo- mies, stabilization of growth in emerging economies, and a decline in systemic risks emanating from policy mistakes. On the other hand, geopolitical risks …

Europe is emerging as the biggest threat to the global economy. Updated August 26, 2014 21:18:59. The Eurozone's been shaken by the double shock of a French Government revolt and disappointing figures on the German powerhouse. Again bad news is …

“Big global players from several industries are installed in Brazil,” and if the economy is weak in their home countries it affects “not only funds coming here from the headquarters but also dividends sent from here,” Mr. Holland said. The slow global …

As China becomes, again, the world's largest economy, it wants the respect it enjoyed in centuries past. But it does not know how to achieve or deserve it. MATTHEW BOULTON, James Watt's partner in the development of the steam engine and one of the 18th …

… to surrender their economic sovereignty and how capitulation to the US project in the Ukraine will lead to their long-term decline and decay. Finally, we will discuss the long-term perspectives for a re-aligned world economy where military …

"The unprecedented pace of aging will have a significant negative effect on economic growth over the next two decades across all regions." They cite Conference Board estimates that rapid aging will knock nearly one percentage point off global growth …

Perhaps more than any other leading indicator, the slumping price of oil is sending a signal that the global economy is at stall speed. In Europe, consumer spending is falling at a dramatic rate, while the Russian and Chinese economies continue to slow.

While the United States and European Union bemoan their growth rates since the great recession, the world economy is actually thriving. Or, to be more specific, China is thriving so much that it's single handedly shaping global economic trends.