Easing interest rates, coupled with rising geopolitical risk, boost outlook
Two-thirds of countries had above-average employment rates
The world’s fourth largest economy grew at an annual rate of 2.9%
Deficit totalled 695 billion yen, or $4.9 billion, down 26% from a year earlier
Stronger growth in U.S., China and India led the way
Unemployment has since risen in Canada, but remained at record lows in Europe
Core inflation eases, offsetting resurfacing energy pressures
Amid investment drought, population growth has been chief economic driver for past 10 years, report says
Stronger net sales in Europe bolstered global sustainable fund industry
Progress against accelerating prices has been slowed by stickier-than-expected inflation for services