Global Economy

From civilian aircraft to newsprint, these 20 American exports that generate multi-billion dollar surpluses prove that the U.S. can regain global economic leadership.

Oct 6, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This report card of international-trade-to-GDP statistics for the world's 30 richest countries suggests a low grade for America's world trade performance.

Sep 27, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The slowdown for the American economy looks more like a mild speed bump when compared with the dramatic declines faced by wealthy Canadian and U.K. trade partners.

Jun 25, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Among the 30 wealthiest countries with the highest GDP statistics, the United States of America still has the world's largest and most technologically powerful economy.

Jun 16, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This reliable index for raw resource shipments not only foretold the global financial crisis, its recent numbers show a gradual comeback for the world economy.

Apr 16, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Government stimulus packages and infrastructure projects increase demand for gold from global buyers looking for a hedge against future inflation.

Feb 10, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Here are three words that explain why the USA is uniquely positioned to restructure its finances in the face of a frightening global economic meltdown: OPEC oil money.

Feb 2, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This statistical study shows that India and Pakistan are as closed to global trade as are Afghanistan, North Korea and Burma.

Jan 19, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Oil-producing countries in the Middle East depend so much on global trade any sustained decrease in world oil demand will severely undercut their economic futures.

Jan 17, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Tiny Suriname, Guyana and Chile use trade to generate a much higher percentage of their Gross Domestic Products than do some of the larger South American economies.

Jan 14, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This comparison shows that global trade generates a much smaller percentage of the United States' Gross Domestic Product than is the case for Canada and Mexico.

Jan 12, 2009 - Daniel Workman

A skid steer saves manual labour costs and represents the kind of heavy machinery investment for global infrastructure projects needed to stimulate the world economy.

Dec 14, 2008 - Daniel Workman

Many analysts hope that the new U.S. president will stimulate global jobs and spending by tearing down both tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.

Dec 1, 2008 - Daniel Workman

Even during a prolonged recession, savvy trade entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to carefully analyze market risks to find where optimal global trade ventures are.

Oct 22, 2008 - Daniel Workman

Accelerating unemployment can push America's domestic economy and its global trade partners into a downward spiral of heightened joblessness and worldwide suffering.

Sep 23, 2008 - Daniel Workman

Timber is one of the international trade sectors most highly dependent on the U.S. housing market.

Jul 15, 2008 - Daniel Workman

US, Germany and UK still have the highest number of millionaires while India, Brazil and China added the most new millionaires in 2007.

Jun 27, 2008 - Daniel Workman

These Internet growth and usage statistics by region and country are key to analyzing the most highly populated and fastest-growing online consumer segments.

Jun 27, 2008 - Daniel Workman

Canada has a competitive advantage in the global economy provided senior management can effectively motivate diverse cultural groups to work together creatively.

Apr 8, 2008 - Daniel Workman

The World Economic Forum (WEF) reveals the countries best-suited for business development and economic growth. Why are Canada and the U.S. slipping in the trade race?

Sep 28, 2006 - Daniel Workman

Nothing can stifle a country's global trade like high corporate taxes on profits. Here are the ten top countries where businesses face the heaviest tax burdens.

Sep 24, 2006 - Daniel Workman