IB Economics HL 2010-2012

This article is about the Swiss franc and Euro. The central bank of Switzerland is against to the changing franc with Euro.

This article talks about how the Pound weakened against the Euro and other currencies. This would suggest that the UK imports are likely to be at a lower price, as well as Pounds becoming less attractive to hold onto.

The battle for the euro zone's survival hinges on finding a way to unlock the 's firepower. Even if countries like Italy and Spain enact necessary reforms, they may not be able to borrow at reasonable rates.

Brazil's exchange rates are rising, probably due to a decrease in interest rates.

The article discusses a situation where Brazil is dealing with high levels of inflation. Assumptions are that this is happening as a result of declined exchange rates.

Brazil deals wtih high inflation, which is occured probably as a result of declined exchange rates.

The days of eager Antipodeans pouring into the UK may be coming to an end as exchange rates and visa restrictions bite. Joanne Christie meets Aussies on a boomerang career path

The Monetary Policy of Turkey's Central Bank meet is meeting to discuss the depreciation of Turkish lira.

The Yuan declined because of the imminent change in policy within China as well as the lack of investor confidence in the US economy, a large part of China's.

It is good to see that USA has increased rate of both exports and imports however trade deficid for oil is quite blockbuster

This article talks about how the export sector in Switzerland are pressuring the Swiss National Bank into raising the exchange rate from 1.2 frank to 1.4 frank. This is most likely so that the exporters are able to sell their products at a higher price.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international body whose purpose is to promote free trade by persuading countries to abolish import tariffs and other barriers. As such, it has become closely associated with globalisation.

The article discusses instances the WTO has failed to improve the lives of the poor.

Brazil has recently filed a dumping complain to the WTO to protect its domestic market from cheap Chinese imports.

The Wall Street Journal Reports on Russia joining the World Trade Organization.

Article talks about how the Doha Talks/negotiation has still not been concluded, even after a decade. Members are hoping to have a conclusion by 2012-2013.

As unemployment has risen throughout the world, governments have become more focused on protecting their own industries.

unemployment is a significant problem in the world and all governments try to protect their own market.

Russia trying to enter WTO.

Some EU member states were worried about the impact on farmers of a new trade deal with Mercosur.

Two economists view on Greece's financial crisis and the problems with allowing it to leave the EU or the Eurozone