Regional Economic Reviews: January 2011

Economic Reviews - January 2011 Europe The tensions surrounding Europe appeared to lessen in intensity during the first month of the new year, as a spate of strong economic data from Germany lifted sentiments and successful government bond auctions reduced concerns about the immediate funding requirements of countries such as Spain and Portugal. Read more     Asia Pacific In its Global Economic Prospects for 2011, the World Bank has forecasted that it expects global growth to slow to 3.3% this year. The bank confirmed recent trends indicating that developing economies, powered by growing domestic demand, are leading the global economic recovery. Read more   Americas The Americas region continues to enjoy rising optimism about the economic outlook for the current year, helped by sustained domestic demand growth and strong commodity prices.   Read more   Middle East & Africa Global businesses have regained faith in the Middle East, according to a study by accountancy firm PriceWaterhouse Coopers. In its annual "Global CEO Survey," the firm said that the Middle East was preferred by 70% of all CEOs, and was ranked fourth for growth worldwide. Read more

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Global Overview
	Global growth optimism rises as the developed world rebounds The outlook for the global economy has improved further as some of the developed countries appear to be regaining their growth momentum earlier than expected. Read more
Postcards
	Colombia The Colombian stock exchange has announced that it is planning a corporate merger with Bolsa de Valores de Lima in Peru. Read more

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