Countries' official blocks on imports have fallen to record lows, although that trend seems to be reversing as complaints against unfair competition from China increase
Senior Indian government ministers are showing fresh enthusiasm for building an oil and gas pipeline to Iran, in a move likely to add further tensions to US-India relations
High world food prices cut subsidy payments to farmers in industrialised countries last year, although governments are still boosting farm incomes, says the OECD
Record levels of initial public offerings in emerging economies offset declines elsewhere and helped support the global new issues market in the third quarter, according to a new report on the sector by Ernst &Young
African states have begun tapping some of the $300bn held by domestic pension funds to finance economic development, at a time when sub-Saharan countries are experiencing unprecedented rates of growth but also a slowdown in foreign aid
The International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank, is willing to accept more risk and greater volatility in returns as it steps up its push into the poorest countries, IFC chief executive Lars Thunell has told the Financial Times
Rodrigo Rato bowed out as managing director of the IMF with plaudits from world financial leaders in public but sharp criticism of his role and the Fund's relevance from the same people in private
Pushing for a higher renminbi is not a policy for the G7 – it is a substitute for one. China is not susceptible to pressure and has made clear the renminbi will rise when it is ready
South-east European countries must take action over rapid credit growth, high external deficits and dependence on foreign currency loans to reduce risks, the IMF warns
