City views Treasury forecasts as too optimistic

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The UK Treasury has left its forecast for economic growth in 2001 unaltered at 2.25% to 2.75%. In contrast, City of London economists have scaled down their growth predictions, with the average forecast dropping from 2.6% to 2.2%.

Economic Planning & Research, United Kingdom, Analysis, Economic aspects, Economic conditions, Economic forecasting

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Security fears overshadow world trade summit

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The World Trade Organisation's summit in Doha, Qatar, has brought together ministers from 145 countries. The 2,641 delegates are being protected by a very strong security presence, with everyone being very aware of the uncertain security situation following the terrorist attacks in the US.

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Success of WTO talks in Doha 'is vital for global economy.'

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The threat of terrorist attacks will not prevent the World Trade Organisation ministerial conference taking place in Doha, Qatar. This event will bring together representatives from 145 countries in an attempt to reach agreement for a new round of discussions on trade liberalization.

Laws, regulations and rules, International trade, International trade regulation

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