Economic growth refers to the increase in a country's total output of goods and services over time, usually measured as the percentage increase in real gross domestic product per capita. It can be positive or negative, with negative growth associated with economic recessions and depressions. To compare economic growth across countries, statistics are converted to a single currency using exchange rates or purchasing power parity and adjusted for inflation. While short-term variations constitute business cycles, long-term economic growth is the primary concern, as even small sustained growth rates can dramatically increase standards of living over decades through compounding effects.
This document discusses a lecture on macroeconomics and central banks. It covers topics like unemployment, inflation, the Federal Reserve Bank and its monetary policy tools. It provides examples of how shifting aggregate demand and supply curves can cause inflation or recession in both the short-run and long-run. It also explains how central banks can influence money supply growth and inflation through tools like open market operations, reserve ratios, and interest rates.
A review of Q4 2015 corporate earnings reveals a significant slowdown in revenue and earnings growth. While these developments have been affected by the sharp decline in commodity prices,they may reveal early signs of recessionary conditions.
The document provides an overview of the market perspective in September 2017. It notes that while the markets have exhibited little volatility since the 2016 election, corrections of over 5% are actually quite common within a given year. The document also discusses factors like leading economic indicators and the current economic expansion that suggest a recession may not be imminent. It concludes by stating that most economists believe economic conditions remain reasonable, though ongoing monitoring of differences between corrections and bear markets is warranted.
Macroeconomic Trends - Impact on Investment Decision ProcessVeronica Lopez-Lopez
This document discusses the importance of considering macroeconomic trends and projections when making investment decisions. It notes that macroeconomics uses aggregated statistics to measure economy-wide phenomena, but conclusions are not widely accepted due to disagreements among macroeconomists on measurement and predictions. The document advises that investors should study basic economics and macroeconomic indicators to better understand market movements, but also be careful as macroeconomic analysis has limitations and the data requires contextualization before being used to inform decisions. Overall, the document emphasizes that macroeconomic developments provide important context for investors, but microeconomic fundamentals and analysis remain core tools.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for December. This month we explore a variety of factors potentially driving markets and evaluate the risks and rewards lying beneath the surface.
The document provides an overview of market forces in the first half of 2019 and both positive and negative factors impacting the investment climate going forward. Among the positives are low global bond yields, expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates further, strong earnings growth, low unemployment, and subdued inflation. Potential negatives include modestly elevated US equity valuations, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, softness in some US economic data, and rising debt levels. Going forward, positioning will depend on how these and other factors evolve.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for December. This month we examine the impacts of the rapidly changing low interest rate environment.
Economic growth refers to the increase in a country's total output of goods and services over time, usually measured as the percentage increase in real gross domestic product per capita. It can be positive or negative, with negative growth associated with economic recessions and depressions. To compare economic growth across countries, statistics are converted to a single currency using exchange rates or purchasing power parity and adjusted for inflation. While short-term variations constitute business cycles, long-term economic growth is the primary concern, as even small sustained growth rates can dramatically increase standards of living over decades through compounding effects.
This document discusses a lecture on macroeconomics and central banks. It covers topics like unemployment, inflation, the Federal Reserve Bank and its monetary policy tools. It provides examples of how shifting aggregate demand and supply curves can cause inflation or recession in both the short-run and long-run. It also explains how central banks can influence money supply growth and inflation through tools like open market operations, reserve ratios, and interest rates.
A review of Q4 2015 corporate earnings reveals a significant slowdown in revenue and earnings growth. While these developments have been affected by the sharp decline in commodity prices,they may reveal early signs of recessionary conditions.
The document provides an overview of the market perspective in September 2017. It notes that while the markets have exhibited little volatility since the 2016 election, corrections of over 5% are actually quite common within a given year. The document also discusses factors like leading economic indicators and the current economic expansion that suggest a recession may not be imminent. It concludes by stating that most economists believe economic conditions remain reasonable, though ongoing monitoring of differences between corrections and bear markets is warranted.
Macroeconomic Trends - Impact on Investment Decision ProcessVeronica Lopez-Lopez
This document discusses the importance of considering macroeconomic trends and projections when making investment decisions. It notes that macroeconomics uses aggregated statistics to measure economy-wide phenomena, but conclusions are not widely accepted due to disagreements among macroeconomists on measurement and predictions. The document advises that investors should study basic economics and macroeconomic indicators to better understand market movements, but also be careful as macroeconomic analysis has limitations and the data requires contextualization before being used to inform decisions. Overall, the document emphasizes that macroeconomic developments provide important context for investors, but microeconomic fundamentals and analysis remain core tools.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for December. This month we explore a variety of factors potentially driving markets and evaluate the risks and rewards lying beneath the surface.
The document provides an overview of market forces in the first half of 2019 and both positive and negative factors impacting the investment climate going forward. Among the positives are low global bond yields, expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut rates further, strong earnings growth, low unemployment, and subdued inflation. Potential negatives include modestly elevated US equity valuations, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, softness in some US economic data, and rising debt levels. Going forward, positioning will depend on how these and other factors evolve.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for December. This month we examine the impacts of the rapidly changing low interest rate environment.
The document discusses contrarian investing and provides examples from history. It notes that investors often make the mistake of piling into popular trades, as seen during the tech bubble, while fortunes have been made by remaining calm during crises. Contrarian investing involves taking positions that are opposite the prevailing sentiment. The document examines the tech bubble crash as an example of when contrarian positions were successful. It also identifies some potential contrarian opportunities today in international stocks and high-yielding securities due to possible overvaluations.
Following an impressive bounce back from February lows, the durability of the current bull market remains suspect. The benefits of the recent rally appear limited to the large cap, defensive sectors of the market. In prior market cycles, this has portended that the latter stages of a bull market are fast approaching and as such, caution is warranted.
This document summarizes the current market environment of historically low interest rates driving high dividend payouts by companies that are likely unsustainable. Specifically, it notes that (1) interest rates being near historic lows have forced investors to seek yield elsewhere, (2) dividend-paying stocks now look very expensive based on metrics like price-to-earnings ratios, and (3) current levels of corporate payouts through dividends and stock buybacks exceeding earnings are unlikely to continue amid late-stage economic cycles with limited earnings growth.
Monthly Market Perspective - June 2016David Berger
The drivers of short-term market moves can be vastly different from those which underpin the cycles of longer-term market direction. This month we examine a variety of these factors.
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This document discusses the impact of loose global monetary policy on economic growth and equity markets since the 2008 financial crisis. Central banks around the world expanded their balance sheets significantly through measures like quantitative easing to stimulate their economies. This monetary expansion appears highly correlated with rising asset prices and market performance. However, as interest rates are expected to rise, the effects of tightening monetary policy on market volatility and asset price appreciation require careful portfolio positioning.
This document summarizes a market perspective report from July 2016. It discusses how central banks have driven interest rates to record lows and even negative levels in some countries in an attempt to stimulate economic growth. However, global GDP growth remains sluggish despite enormous monetary stimulus efforts. As a result, government debt levels have increased substantially. The long-term implications of prolonged low and negative interest rates on economies and financial markets remains uncertain.
Financial statement analysis involves using analytical tools and techniques to examine financial statement data in order to evaluate how numbers have changed over time and make predictions about a company. It is one source of information that both external and internal users rely on to assess the risk and return of an investment. Common types of financial statement analysis include horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and ratio analysis, which are used to identify important trends, changes, and relationships between financial data. Key ratios analyze liquidity, solvency, profitability, and market performance.
What to Watch – Global Market Update (2/16/15)advisorshares
Take a look at this week’s Charts to Watch from Accuvest Global Advisors with updates on the following:
•Global Financial Conditions
•Global Equity Markets
•Interest Rates and Fixed Income
•The Economy
•Major Currencies
•Commodities
•Investor Sentiment
Accuvest Global Advisors is a California based RIA and sub-advisor of the AdvisorShares Accuvest Global Long Short ETF (AGLS).
The document provides an overview of recent interest rate movements and expectations for further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Short-term rates in the US have risen over 100 basis points in the past year, while longer-term rates remain lower, resulting in a flattening yield curve. The Fed projects stable economic growth and inflation through 2020 as it gradually raises rates, with market expectations that rates will peak at around 2.8% in 2019. Rising interest rates can slow economic growth over time as intended by the Fed to manage inflation, and an inverted yield curve has historically preceded recessions.
The document discusses the unusually low market volatility seen in 2017 so far. It notes that historically there has typically been a 5% market pullback in 91% of years, yet 2017 has seen the market continue moving higher without significant corrections. It examines measures of implied market volatility like the VIX index, which is at record lows, indicating that options traders do not expect much price volatility. While low volatility has persisted for an extended period, the document concludes that over time markets typically return to having a normal range of up and down trends, and investors should avoid complacency and prepare for opportunities that market corrections may bring.
The document examines several long-held stock market anomalies and legends, such as "sell in May and go away" and the January effect. While the data behind these anomalies seems compelling initially, the document notes that many do not hold up over the long-term or in recent years. For example, a portfolio reflecting "sell in May and go away" did not consistently outperform a simple buy-and-hold strategy. The January effect and January barometer also have not predicted market performance reliably in recent years. The conclusion is that investors should stay invested and consider multiple data sources and perspectives rather than relying on isolated anomalies.
Monthly Market Perspective - January 2017Mark Biegel
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Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for August. Due to the recent rebound in quarterly corporate earnings, this month we explore the importance of this fundamental underpinning to the equity markets.
This document contains information about an economics quiz, exam, and course information. It also discusses monetary policy tools used by central banks, such as quantitative easing and changing interest rates. The document examines how central banks aim to balance political pressures with independence and accountability. It asks the reader to describe the potential economic impact of COVID-19.
The S&P 500 returns in 2017 have been primarily driven by five technology stocks: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google/Alphabet (FAAMG). Together these stocks contributed 30% of the S&P 500 performance. While some see this as a tech bubble, analysts argue valuations are reasonable given growth rates and cash flows. These companies are also changing the economy through cloud computing, e-commerce, advertising, and media consumption. Going forward, technology is likely to continue driving innovation and benefiting from increasing digitalization.
Corporate earnings have rebounded in recent quarters, growing 6.35% year-over-year in the S&P 500 after several years of decline. Analysts expect further modest earnings growth in 2017 and stronger double-digit growth beyond 2017, though estimates are often overly optimistic. While recent positive economic data and potential pro-business policies under Trump have boosted expectations, current stock valuations are very high by historical standards given the stage of the economic cycle in the absence of confirmed policy changes. Continued earnings growth and flexibility will be important for investors as policy developments unfold.
This document discusses several topics related to money, inflation, and interest rates. It defines money as including notes, coins, bank deposits, and credit. It explains that inflation is a persistent rise in general price levels and discusses how Australia's inflation rate compares to other OECD countries. Interest rates are defined as the annual return on securities and payments for the use of funds. The document also outlines factors that influence money supply, inflation, and interest rates, such as government transactions, credit creation, and central bank actions.
This document provides an introduction to economic indicators for journalism students. It defines economic indicators as data used to evaluate the health of an economy and gives examples like the Consumer Price Index. It describes different types of indicators such as lagging, coincident, and leading indicators. The document discusses qualities of a good indicator and past student examples. It also notes that indicators should be original, measure an important activity accurately, and correlate with broader economic measures.
The document discusses contrarian investing and provides examples from history. It notes that investors often make the mistake of piling into popular trades, as seen during the tech bubble, while fortunes have been made by remaining calm during crises. Contrarian investing involves taking positions that are opposite the prevailing sentiment. The document examines the tech bubble crash as an example of when contrarian positions were successful. It also identifies some potential contrarian opportunities today in international stocks and high-yielding securities due to possible overvaluations.
Following an impressive bounce back from February lows, the durability of the current bull market remains suspect. The benefits of the recent rally appear limited to the large cap, defensive sectors of the market. In prior market cycles, this has portended that the latter stages of a bull market are fast approaching and as such, caution is warranted.
This document summarizes the current market environment of historically low interest rates driving high dividend payouts by companies that are likely unsustainable. Specifically, it notes that (1) interest rates being near historic lows have forced investors to seek yield elsewhere, (2) dividend-paying stocks now look very expensive based on metrics like price-to-earnings ratios, and (3) current levels of corporate payouts through dividends and stock buybacks exceeding earnings are unlikely to continue amid late-stage economic cycles with limited earnings growth.
Monthly Market Perspective - June 2016David Berger
The drivers of short-term market moves can be vastly different from those which underpin the cycles of longer-term market direction. This month we examine a variety of these factors.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for February. This month, with the prospect for potential policy changes ahead, we take a deeper dive into the concept of inflation and what it means to investors.
This document discusses the impact of loose global monetary policy on economic growth and equity markets since the 2008 financial crisis. Central banks around the world expanded their balance sheets significantly through measures like quantitative easing to stimulate their economies. This monetary expansion appears highly correlated with rising asset prices and market performance. However, as interest rates are expected to rise, the effects of tightening monetary policy on market volatility and asset price appreciation require careful portfolio positioning.
This document summarizes a market perspective report from July 2016. It discusses how central banks have driven interest rates to record lows and even negative levels in some countries in an attempt to stimulate economic growth. However, global GDP growth remains sluggish despite enormous monetary stimulus efforts. As a result, government debt levels have increased substantially. The long-term implications of prolonged low and negative interest rates on economies and financial markets remains uncertain.
Financial statement analysis involves using analytical tools and techniques to examine financial statement data in order to evaluate how numbers have changed over time and make predictions about a company. It is one source of information that both external and internal users rely on to assess the risk and return of an investment. Common types of financial statement analysis include horizontal analysis, vertical analysis, and ratio analysis, which are used to identify important trends, changes, and relationships between financial data. Key ratios analyze liquidity, solvency, profitability, and market performance.
What to Watch – Global Market Update (2/16/15)advisorshares
Take a look at this week’s Charts to Watch from Accuvest Global Advisors with updates on the following:
•Global Financial Conditions
•Global Equity Markets
•Interest Rates and Fixed Income
•The Economy
•Major Currencies
•Commodities
•Investor Sentiment
Accuvest Global Advisors is a California based RIA and sub-advisor of the AdvisorShares Accuvest Global Long Short ETF (AGLS).
The document provides an overview of recent interest rate movements and expectations for further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Short-term rates in the US have risen over 100 basis points in the past year, while longer-term rates remain lower, resulting in a flattening yield curve. The Fed projects stable economic growth and inflation through 2020 as it gradually raises rates, with market expectations that rates will peak at around 2.8% in 2019. Rising interest rates can slow economic growth over time as intended by the Fed to manage inflation, and an inverted yield curve has historically preceded recessions.
The document discusses the unusually low market volatility seen in 2017 so far. It notes that historically there has typically been a 5% market pullback in 91% of years, yet 2017 has seen the market continue moving higher without significant corrections. It examines measures of implied market volatility like the VIX index, which is at record lows, indicating that options traders do not expect much price volatility. While low volatility has persisted for an extended period, the document concludes that over time markets typically return to having a normal range of up and down trends, and investors should avoid complacency and prepare for opportunities that market corrections may bring.
The document examines several long-held stock market anomalies and legends, such as "sell in May and go away" and the January effect. While the data behind these anomalies seems compelling initially, the document notes that many do not hold up over the long-term or in recent years. For example, a portfolio reflecting "sell in May and go away" did not consistently outperform a simple buy-and-hold strategy. The January effect and January barometer also have not predicted market performance reliably in recent years. The conclusion is that investors should stay invested and consider multiple data sources and perspectives rather than relying on isolated anomalies.
Monthly Market Perspective - January 2017Mark Biegel
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for January. This month, with the transition in Washington upon us, we reflect on what impact prior presidential cycles had on markets, and assess how this one may turn out.
Below please find a link to our monthly market perspective piece for August. Due to the recent rebound in quarterly corporate earnings, this month we explore the importance of this fundamental underpinning to the equity markets.
This document contains information about an economics quiz, exam, and course information. It also discusses monetary policy tools used by central banks, such as quantitative easing and changing interest rates. The document examines how central banks aim to balance political pressures with independence and accountability. It asks the reader to describe the potential economic impact of COVID-19.
The S&P 500 returns in 2017 have been primarily driven by five technology stocks: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google/Alphabet (FAAMG). Together these stocks contributed 30% of the S&P 500 performance. While some see this as a tech bubble, analysts argue valuations are reasonable given growth rates and cash flows. These companies are also changing the economy through cloud computing, e-commerce, advertising, and media consumption. Going forward, technology is likely to continue driving innovation and benefiting from increasing digitalization.
Corporate earnings have rebounded in recent quarters, growing 6.35% year-over-year in the S&P 500 after several years of decline. Analysts expect further modest earnings growth in 2017 and stronger double-digit growth beyond 2017, though estimates are often overly optimistic. While recent positive economic data and potential pro-business policies under Trump have boosted expectations, current stock valuations are very high by historical standards given the stage of the economic cycle in the absence of confirmed policy changes. Continued earnings growth and flexibility will be important for investors as policy developments unfold.
This document discusses several topics related to money, inflation, and interest rates. It defines money as including notes, coins, bank deposits, and credit. It explains that inflation is a persistent rise in general price levels and discusses how Australia's inflation rate compares to other OECD countries. Interest rates are defined as the annual return on securities and payments for the use of funds. The document also outlines factors that influence money supply, inflation, and interest rates, such as government transactions, credit creation, and central bank actions.
This document provides an introduction to economic indicators for journalism students. It defines economic indicators as data used to evaluate the health of an economy and gives examples like the Consumer Price Index. It describes different types of indicators such as lagging, coincident, and leading indicators. The document discusses qualities of a good indicator and past student examples. It also notes that indicators should be original, measure an important activity accurately, and correlate with broader economic measures.
The difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows. NPV is used in capital budgeting to analyze the profitability of an investment or project.
Net present Value, Internal Rate Of Return, Profitability Index, Payback, dis...Akhil Sabu
This document discusses various capital budgeting techniques used to evaluate investment projects, including:
1. Discounted cash flow methods like net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and profitability index (PI).
2. Non-discounted cash flow methods like payback period, discounted payback period, and accounting rate of return (ARR).
It provides formulas, examples, and decision rules for calculating each method and comparing investment opportunities.
The document discusses the concept of net present value using an example of two friends, Shekhu and Pheku, arguing over which offer from their fathers is better. Shekhu is offered Rs. 1 cr immediately while Pheku is offered Rs. 1.2 cr after 3 years. To compare the offers, the document explains how to calculate the net present value of Pheku's future cash flow of Rs. 1.2 cr after 3 years by discounting it using an assumed annual inflation rate of 8%. Using the net present value formula, the document calculates Pheku's offer has a present value of Rs. 95 lacs, which is less than Shekhu's immediate offer of Rs. 1 cr. Therefore,
The document discusses net present value (NPV) as a capital budgeting technique that discounts cash inflows and outflows to account for the time value of money. NPV is calculated as the present value of cash inflows minus the present value of cash outflows. If NPV is positive, the investment proposal is acceptable as it adds value. If NPV is negative, the proposal is rejected. The example calculates NPV of $283.51 for an investment of $9,000 with expected cash flows over four years, indicating it is a positive NPV and acceptable project.
This document discusses various methods for evaluating investment projects, including net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and modified internal rate of return (MIRR). It defines each measure and explains their appropriate uses and limitations. NPV measures the present value of incremental cash flows, while IRR is the discount rate that makes NPV equal to zero. MIRR accounts for reinvestment at the cost of capital rather than the project rate. The document recommends using NPV to choose between mutually exclusive projects of different sizes, as IRR can provide erroneous results in some cases.
The document provides an explanation of net present value (NPV) calculations for project managers. It defines NPV as discounting all cash flows from a project back to their present value. Project managers use NPV to evaluate the value of projects, make investment decisions by comparing NPV across alternatives, and include NPV calculations in key project documents like business cases and plans. The document uses examples and explanations to demonstrate how to perform NPV calculations in Excel and interpret the results.
NPV is superior to IRR for evaluating investment projects. NPV considers the time value of money and all cash flows, providing a direct measure of whether a project increases shareholder wealth. It is more accurate when cash flows fluctuate or the discount rate changes. While IRR indicates return rate, it does not measure wealth effects and can be misleading when cash flows vary or multiple internal rates of return exist. NPV is therefore a better measure for capital budgeting decisions.
Challenges to Balance of Payments Data Collection and its effect.docxsleeperharwell
Challenges to Balance of Payments Data Collection and its effect on International Business
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Student’s Name
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Overview
Introduction
Literature Review
Data Presentation
The Theory
Data Analysis
Conclusion
Hello everyone,
Today I am going to make a presentation on my topic which was Challenges to Balance of Payments Data Collection and its effect on International Business. After making a brief introduction, I will guide you through my literature review. Data presentation, theory used, analysis based on this theory and finally provide my conclusions and recommendations.
Enjoy.
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Introduction
Increase in trade between countries due to globalization
Economic and political differences in these countries mean differences in ability to do business cc
Bop used to indicate all transactions (monetary and economic) between two or more countries
Globalization has resulted to an increase in trade between countries irrespective of geographical location. However, given the economic and political differences in these countries, then the monetary and economic transactions made between the countries during the entire process becomes different. The BoP is a statement of all transactions (monetary and economic) between two or more countries during a specific period of time (Stern, 2017). All transactions have to be recorded for purposes of monitoring the financial activities between countries.
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The bop is used to account for all transactions made by a country over a specific period of time, recorded in three separate accounts;
Current account
The capital account
The financial account
Challenges addressed include
Errors And Omissions (Statistical Discrepancies),
Fluctuating Exchange Rates
Change In The Value Of Money And Other Accounting Conventions
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the BoP is used to account for all transactions made by a country over a specific period of time, recorded in three separate accounts. These are the current account, the capital account, and the financial account (Scitovsky, 2016). Understanding how the balance of payments works in a country is critical to keeping the right kind of records. However, challenges to the collection of data on balance of payments oftentimes result from the problems of BoP. For instance, a country will be unwilling to release data that indicates how badly the economy is in a BoP disequilibrium. Others include errors, and omissions (statistical discrepancies), fluctuating exchange rates, change in the value of money and other accounting conventions (Kyle, 2015).
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Literature review
Razmi (2015)
Fávaro, Da Silva & Pirtouscheg (2016)
Bouchet, Fishkin & Goguel (2018)
Des Roches & Betancourt (2016)
Ko & Ha (2018)
Edmond, Midrigan & Xu, (2015)
A number of studies have been used to illustrate how BOP affects the ability of countries to do business. This sudy analyzed just but a few including the following;
Razmi (2015)
Fávaro, Da .
The document discusses cooperation vs unilateral intervention in international economics. It argues that while countries agree on goals like global growth and rebalancing, individual countries prioritize domestic goals which can lead to policy spillovers and retaliation that result in suboptimal outcomes. Cooperation through forums like the G20 faces challenges due to diverging economic performance among members and lack of enforcement. Regional arrangements and integration can facilitate cooperation where interests converge. Overall, cooperation requires addressing policy spillovers and providing credible incentives and commitments to avoid outcomes where all countries are worse off.
Review on submitted INDCs and the road to the implementation of NDCsCIFOR-ICRAF
National climate plans known as INDCs have been submitted by over 180 countries representing over 95% of global emissions. Analyses show that while the INDCs will reduce emissions and warming compared to prior commitments, they will not be enough to keep warming below 2°C. Most INDCs from developing countries contain conditional targets contingent on receiving financial support. While the INDC process engaged almost all countries, continued increased ambition and implementation will be needed to close remaining emissions gaps and meet climate goals.
The document is the October 2021 Global Financial Stability Report published by the International Monetary Fund. It discusses three main topics: navigating rising uncertainties in the global economy during the COVID-19 recovery; financial stability challenges posed by the growing crypto ecosystem; and how investment funds can help facilitate the transition to a green economy. The report analyzes risks in various sectors including corporate debt, real estate, banking, and emerging markets, and provides policy recommendations to secure a sustainable recovery and limit financial vulnerabilities.
1) The document discusses progress and challenges in implementing commitments from the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, particularly related to public financial management (PFM).
2) It notes mixed evidence of donors using partner country PFM systems as agreed, with some progress but targets requiring more effort.
3) The 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan in 2011 is an opportunity to renew commitments to aid quality principles and adapt them to changing contexts like new development actors.
The document discusses the complex strategic environment businesses face due to ongoing global disruptions and economic uncertainty. It notes that navigating this environment requires leaders to develop dynamic perspectives on potential scenarios and opportunities. The best organizations turn ambiguity into opportunity by having a clear view of the challenges/opportunities in the world and an adaptable strategic plan. The document outlines some of the key disruptions, including geopolitical tensions, inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues, and shifts in consumer behavior. It also discusses how the economic outlook and impacts of these issues vary significantly across regions and sectors.
Global Developments and Regional ImplicationsSDGsPlus
This document discusses global economic conditions and policy challenges. It notes that while a global recession is not currently underway, growth prospects have weakened and risks are rising. Policy space for cyclical policies is shrinking, so implementing structural reforms is important to improve growth outcomes. Major risks include further growth setbacks, financial turbulence, and geopolitical instability. The document also outlines the World Bank Group's strategy for the Middle East and North Africa region, focusing on improving governance, regional integration, resilience to refugee shocks, and recovery/reconstruction efforts.
Treasury Strategies on Regulatory ReformTony Carfang
Presentation by Treasury Strategies to National Association of Corporate Treasurers on the impact of regulatory reform on corporate finance, banking and the securities industry.
The document introduces the Global Cooperation Barometer, which measures cooperation across five pillars: trade and capital, innovation and technology, climate and natural capital, health and wellness, and peace and security. It finds that after trending positively for most of the past decade, global cooperation has declined slightly since 2020 according to the barometer index. Cooperation increased in most pillars from 2012 to the pandemic, led by innovation and technology, but new questions have emerged about cooperation in recent years. The barometer aims to provide a tool to better understand cooperation and identify ways to strengthen it going forward.
New Directions in the Quality of Aid, revised 5.18.11icgfmconference
The document discusses preparations for the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, Korea in November 2011. It outlines the objectives of the forum, including taking stock of progress since previous commitments, agreeing on a framework for monitoring aid quality, and situating aid in the broader development context with new actors and themes. Key areas for potential political outcomes are emerging such as results, ownership, effective states, climate change financing, and recognizing diverse partnerships. Several preparatory meetings and milestones will take place throughout 2011 to inform the forum's discussions and outcomes.
Despite a voluminous literature on the topic, the question of whether aid leads to growth is still controversial. To observe the pure effect of aid, researchers used instruments that must be exogenous to growth and explain well aid flows. This paper argues that instruments used in the past do not satisfy these conditions. We propose a new instrument based on predicted aid quantity and argue that it is a significant improvement relative to past approaches. We find a significant and relatively big effect of aid: a one standard deviation increase in received aid is associated with a 1.6 percentage points higher growth rate.
The document summarizes the results of the National Venture Capital Association's 2008 predictions survey. Over 170 venture capital professionals provided their predictions for 2008 in areas such as venture investment levels, high growth industries, the IPO and M&A markets, fundraising, US economic conditions, and historical venture capital trends. The survey found that venture investment in 2008 was predicted to be around $26.8 billion, biotechnology and cleantech/energy were seen as high growth sectors, and the IPO market pace was expected to be equal to 2007.
This document summarizes a working paper that estimates capital flight from developing countries from 1971-1998 using multiple methods. It acknowledges that while capital flight is assumed to be prevalent, estimation methods may not fully capture capital fleeing due to economic and political instability. The paper evaluates different estimation methods and definitions of capital flight used in literature. Estimates of capital flight, resident outflows, misinvoicing, and hot money flows are presented for regions and time periods. The estimates reveal high resident outflows from some countries and regions even in the 1990s, and that capital leaves countries with both liberalized and controlled capital accounts. Outflows have been large recently from East Asia, Europe, Central Asia and Latin America. The paper provides a
This document summarizes progress made on commitments related to public financial management (PFM) systems under the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness and the Accra Agenda for Action. It discusses donor and partner country commitments on PFM, findings from monitoring progress, challenges in implementation, and implications for the upcoming Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness in Busan, Korea.
The document summarizes the results of the National Venture Capital Association's 2008 predictions survey. Over 170 venture capital professionals provided their predictions for 2008 in areas such as venture investment levels, high growth industries, the IPO and M&A markets, fundraising, US economic conditions, and historical venture capital trends. The survey aimed to gauge expert opinions on the outlook for the venture capital industry and broader economy in 2008.
The real exchange rate and economic growth: revisiting the case using exter...Nicha Tatsaneeyapan
This working paper investigates the impact of real exchange rate movements on economic growth using instrumental variables to address reverse causality. The main findings are:
1) Real depreciation significantly raises annual real GDP growth, while real appreciation reduces growth, especially for developing countries and pegs. This effect is not significant for advanced countries and floats.
2) The effects of real exchange rate movements appear approximately symmetric between appreciations and depreciations.
3) The instrumental variables estimates find larger effects than previous studies, strengthening the conclusion that exchange rates matter more for growth in developing economies.
En el marco del Seminario Financiero de la UdeA, apoyado por el Grupo de Investigación en Finanzas GIFI-, Ignacio Arango, especialista en gerencia financiera presentó la conferencia "El impacto de los comunicados de prensa sobre la liquidez de la bolsa colombiana".
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