World Bank

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  Africa: Opportunity Beyond the S in BRICS

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  May 2, 2013

  Investors considering going a bit farther afield than EU countries, Japan and other developed markets might want to consider Africa—and not just South Africa.

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  A Development Bank Built by and for the BRICS

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 4, 2013

  A bank run by a force other than the U.S. and Europe could change things drastically for developing nations—if it lives up to its stated purpose.

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  Poland Offers Lessons for Europe on Long-Term Growth

  By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, AdvisorOne  |  March 4, 2013

  As market participants regain their taste for Europe and begin sifting through investment possibilities, Central and Eastern Europe are once again on the radar.

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  Roubini, Bremmer at Davos: U.S. Can’t Do More on World Stage

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  January 24, 2013

  Davos interview brings comments on Clinton hearing and Obama’s ‘I have a Drone’ speech.

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  Will Gold Lose Its Luster in 2013? Commodities Outlook

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  December 27, 2012

  Many analysts are generally bullish on commodities for 2013, expecting rises in precious-metals prices, but the World Bank disagrees with the consensus.

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  President Romney’s Cabinet: Who Would He Choose?

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 25, 2012

  If Gov. Romney wins the election, his Cabinet will take a very different direction on economic policy than Obama’s. Here are some of the choices to head those key posts.

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  China Bank Head Ditches IMF Meet in Snit Over Islands

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 10, 2012

  Meetings of the IMF and World Bank were a few short as they got under way this week in Japan.

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  IMF Says Global Slowdown Could Be ‘More Lasting’

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 9, 2012

  The IMF cut its forecast for global economic growth, saying that the slowdown could have a “more lasting component” and that there was a very shaky confidence in the global financial system.

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  Changes to Come at World Bank, Chief Says

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 5, 2012

  He said that he wants the World Bank to lessen its emphasis on approving loans for development and concentrate more on getting results that make a difference.

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  600 Million New Jobs Necessary Over 15 Years: World Bank

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  October 2, 2012

  The World Bank says that the world’s economy must generate 600 million new jobs during the span of 2005–2020 to give young people work, empower women, stimulate development and quell global unrest.