New report highlights wide-ranging impact of EU drug markets on society
U.S. Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary in FEBRUARY 2016
The number of job openings was little changed at 5.4 million on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on April 5. Hires increased to 5.4 million while separations were little changed at 5.1 million. Within...
U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN GOODS AND SERVICES in February 2016
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, through the Department of Commerce, announced on April 5 that the goods and services deficit was $47.1 billion in February, up $1.2 billion from $45.9 billion in January, revised....
February 2016 compared with January 2016 Industrial producer prices down by 0.7% in euro area Down by 0.6% in EU28
New public sector boost for UK steel
UK Government has pledged that British steel companies will be able to compete on a level playing field for contracts across the public sector, under new measures announced on 3 April.
Capital Markets Union: Making it easier for insurers to invest in infrastructure
As a result of one of the first measures in the Capital Markets Union Action Plan, insurers will find it more attractive and cheaper to invest in infrastructure projects as of 2 April 2016.
UK Defence Secretary announces £40m Cyber Security Operations Centre
Ukraine: Economic Stabilization Signs Emerging, But Delay in Reforms Will Undermine Recovery and Adversely Affect the Population
After a sharp contraction in economic activity in 2015, initial signs of stabilization are beginning to emerge, according to the World Bank’s latest Ukraine Economic Update. Unprecedented shocks from the conflict in the East and lower global commodity...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2016 Article IV Consultation with Nigeria
On March, 30, 2016, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation with Nigeria.
The Nigerian economy is facing substantial challenges. While the non-oil sector accounts for 90 percent of GDP,...
Kenya’s Economy Strong in a Challenging Global Environment, says World Bank
Kenya’s economy is projected to grow at 5.9% in 2016, recording an improvement over the 5.6% estimated for 2015, says a new World Bank Group economic report released on March 31. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to improve further to 6% in...
