May 20, 2013

Shine is coming off Brazil for investors

Critics say president’s strategy is leading to slow growth

May 19, 2013

Moody’s warns of new Caribbean debt crisis

Countries likely to renege on liabilities as fiscal options narrow

Container ships arrive at a pier in Tokyo Bay ©Getty May 19, 2013

US business seeks fast track trade deals

Campaign to ‘educate’ legislators on benefits

Christine Lagarde delivers a speech at the Nikkei Special Forum in Japan ©Getty May 17, 2013

Global economy lacking demand growth

For every nation reporting good news, there are weaker data elsewhere

May 16, 2013

Growth shows signs of fatigue in Mexico

Estimates suggest worst quarterly figures since 2009

From COMPANIES May 12, 2013

Chevron forced into Argentina rethink

Plans to develop shale oil reserves with YPF thrown into question

A dock worker rides his bicycle in front of containers at the port of Santos, Brazil. February 22, 2013. ©Reuters May 10, 2013

Brazil’s WTO win reflects shifting trade clout

Azevêdo must bring other developing nations on board

May 8, 2013

Mexico presents banking reform bill

Proposal comes as Fitch upgrades debt rating

File picture shows Roberto Azevedo, Brazil's permanent representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO), during an interview with Reuters in London March 14, 2013. The World Trade Organisation has overseen a 12-year stalemate in global trade talks. It will decide May 8, 2013, whether an insider or an outsider is better placed to break the deadlock. In Mexico's Herminio Blanco and Brazil's Roberto Azevedo, the WTO has a choice between two highly qualified Latin American trade diplomats who would bring very differing approaches to the job of replacing veteran WTO head Pascal Lamy. ©Reuters May 8, 2013

How Brazil got Azevêdo to top at WTO

Intense lobbying campaign led to victory

May 8, 2013

A second global institution turns to Latin America for renewal

Azevêdo of Brazil wins the job but the challenges ahead are huge

May 8, 2013

The World: Eurovision and Euro Divisions

From WORLD May 7, 2013

Azevêdo aims to bridge WTO gap

Selection boosts Brazil’s influence on world stage

From MARKETS May 7, 2013

Brazilian pension funds go global

Low interest rates force funds to seek high returns offshore

May 7, 2013

WTO head needs progress on global pact

Trade liberalisation drops down list of priorities for governments

From MARKETS May 7, 2013

Brazil pension funds eye overseas assets

Flows out of emerging market would represent reversal of usual pattern

May 6, 2013

Brazil in race with Mexico to head WTO

Candidates in last-minute lobbying push

May 6, 2013

Mexico lobbies for its WTO candidate

Blanco was given just a 6% chance a few weeks ago

From WORLD May 2, 2013

Poloz named Bank of Canada’s new governor

Replacement for Mark Carney surprises markets

From WORLD May 2, 2013

Fortaleza strikes first goal for Brazil

Stadium in northern city built in record time without overspend

May 1, 2013

Data cloud outlook for global economy

Manufacturing and trade figures point to weakening demand