Read more global economy stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/6135/global-economy.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 11:32:02 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/72605/bartering-turns-into-10b-recession-buster.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe global recession has made bartering hot, but don’t go thinking it’s all a backrub for a plumbing fix. Big money—though no cash—is changing hands through the world’s largest barter service, Bartercard. The worldwide service’s transactions are valued at $2 billion this year, up 20% over last year....http://www.newser.com/story/72605/bartering-turns-into-10b-recession-buster.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 27 Oct 2009 13:19:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71901/how-australia-dodged-the-recession.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAustralia has weathered the financial crisis better than any other developed country. Last week its central bank raised interest rates, indicating its primary concern is now inflation, not growth. What were the keys? Phil Dobbie of BNET explains: Befriending China: Australia used to export much of what it made to...http://www.newser.com/story/71901/how-australia-dodged-the-recession.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 16 Oct 2009 17:42:30 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70713/imf-global-recession-is-over.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe global recession is over, the International Monetary Fund said today, revising its economic forecasts in response to Asian growth and more than $2 trillion in stimulus packages worldwide. The IMF now says the world economy is growing and will expand by 3.1% in 2010, with China growing at...http://www.newser.com/story/70713/imf-global-recession-is-over.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 01 Oct 2009 5:37:37 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/70280/g20-near-deal-to-open-economies-to-scrutiny.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe G20 is on the brink of a deal this morning that will require members to "peer review" one another's economic policies—a substantial shift that will expose the US and China to wider scrutiny from less wealthy countries. The new top table for international negotiation wants less American borrowing,...http://www.newser.com/story/70280/g20-near-deal-to-open-economies-to-scrutiny.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 25 Sep 2009 6:17:57 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68705/g-20-pledges-to-keep-stimulus-flowing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTop finance officials from rich and developing countries today pledged to maintain stimulus measures to boost the global economy, warning that the fledging recovery that provided the backdrop to their meeting is by no means assured. Group of 20 finance ministers also promised a crackdown on bankers' pay—but stopped...http://www.newser.com/story/68705/g-20-pledges-to-keep-stimulus-flowing.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 05 Sep 2009 12:50:47 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68399/manufacturing-drives-global-recovery.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe world may be manufacturing its way out of the global recession, with new figures showing a faster-than-expected recovery from the US to Europe and Asia. The Wall Street Journal reports that American factory output is growing for the first time since January 2008, while separate surveys showed expanded manufacturing...http://www.newser.com/story/68399/manufacturing-drives-global-recovery.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 02 Sep 2009 5:56:52 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67586/recession-soon-over-but-here-comes-another.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe global recession is nearly over, but the recovery is far from certain, writes NYU professor and professional pessimist Nouriel Roubini in a Financial Times op-ed. The economist who predicted the financial crisis chides colleagues who foresee a V-shaped recovery, with a quick return to growth. Rather, the recovery will...http://www.newser.com/story/67586/recession-soon-over-but-here-comes-another.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 24 Aug 2009 7:02:34 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/67473/bankers-saved-the-world-bernanke.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBen Bernanke patted himself on the back today for helping to save the world from a complete economic meltdown, MarketWatch reports. Facing public outrage and the prospect of President Obama dumping him in 6 months, the Fed chair said at a retreat in Wyoming that the world’s central banks “responded...http://www.newser.com/story/67473/bankers-saved-the-world-bernanke.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 21 Aug 2009 16:02:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/62256/new-kids-scrap-aussie-tour-blaming-recession.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe New Kids on the Block have canceled a planned tour of Australia because of weak ticket sales amid the recession, Reuters reports. “We are, in fact, in the middle of a worldwide recession and we just cannot make it work,” said Donnie Wahlberg. He said the group was “saddened”...http://www.newser.com/story/62256/new-kids-scrap-aussie-tour-blaming-recession.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 18 Jun 2009 16:50:19 CDT