Asian economies escape worst of tsunami

Article Abstract:

The economic impact of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster in Southeast Asia is examined. While economists predict that the natural disaster will reduce the economic growth of the regions hardest hit by at worst only a few tenths of a percentage point, they do acknowledge that the potential for outbreaks of diseases in the wake of the disaster could lead to greater economic costs.

Southeast Asia, Natural disasters, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami, 2004

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Jakarta pays cost for fuel subsidies

Article Abstract:

Indonesia consumer energy prices are highly subsidized and the country is feeling the effects of high oil prices. Decreasing stock markets and the Rupiah are being shored up by sharply raised interest rates.

Government expenditures, Commodity & service prices, Interest Rates, Indonesia, Security brokers and dealers, Securities & Commodities Services, Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities, Prices and rates, Economic policy, Securities industry, Company pricing policy, Rupiah (Indonesia), Industry forecasts

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Slowing growth stirs doubts over global recovery: record trade gap hits U.S. as export markets falter; China takes on crucial role

Article Abstract:

Economic indicators suggest that global economic recovery is stalling. The main reason appears to be higher energy prices.

International aspects, Economic conditions

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