Leaders of the G20 countries meeting at their Summit in Brisbane, Australia, have called on the OECD and IMF to monitor their commitment to boost economic growth and create jobs.

Norway has taken some good initiatives to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, but needs to establish overarching policies and strategies, and address significant weaknesses in a number of key areas, according to a new report by the Financial Action Task Force.

The set of monetary policy instruments has expanded since the start of the global financial crisis in the many OECD economies. Against this background, this paper analyses whether some of the new instruments should be retained in the long term when broader financial stability objectives are likely to feature more prominently as monetary policy goals than prior to the crisis.

Low oil prices and monetary easing are boosting growth in the world’s major economies, but the near-term pace of expansion remains modest, withabnormally low inflation and interest rates pointing to risks of financial instability, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment.

OECD unemployment rate stable at 5.9% in May 2017

OECD unemployment rate stable at 5.8% in July 2017

Mr. Angel Gurría, Secretary-General of the OECD, will be in Athens on Monday 30 April 2018 to present the 2018 OECD Economic Survey of Greece, alongside Mr. Alexis Tsipras, Prime Minister of Greece.

The euro area sovereign debt crisis has exposed important flaws in the design of the Economic and Monetary Union, especially when it comes to dealing with macroeconomic shocks.

Tax revenues in Latin American countries are lower as a proportion of their national incomes than in most OECD countries, but are rising slowly. Revenue Statistics in Latin America shows that the average tax revenue to GDP ratio in the 15 Latin American countries covered by the report increased from 19% in 2009 to 19.4% in 2010, after falling from a high point of 19.7% in 2008.

Tax revenues in Latin American countries continue to rise but are lower as a proportion of their national incomes than in most OECD countries. Revenue Statistics in Latin America 2012 shows that Argentina and Brazil have the highest tax revenue to GDP ratio, while Guatemala and Dominican Republic stand at the lower end.

Low oil prices and monetary easing are boosting growth in the world’s major economies, but the near-term pace of expansion remains modest, withabnormally low inflation and interest rates pointing to risks of financial instability, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Assessment.

Ports are the nervous system of global trade. Over 80% of world cargo (by volume) is transported by sea. Our efforts to raise the efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability of ports can help boost trade, growth and jobs. It can also help us to promote green growth and development in the poorest regions, said OECD Secretary-General.

The Spanish government has launched a series of ambitious public administration reforms as part of wider efforts to promote economic competitiveness and strengthen trust in government and public institutions.

This Forum took stock of the key challenges and trends in regulating money in politics; identify emerging risks and opportunities; shape a common understanding of the policy options ahead and trade-offs in enhancing fairness, integrity and transparency in decision making including in the realm of political finance; and mobilise partners to work together and promote synergies in the future agenda.

This paper analyses two-way interactions between monetary policy and inequality in selected advanced economies. In the context of a highly accommodative monetary stance over recent years, the analysis focuses on the effects of monetary policy on inequality over the business cycle via its impacts on returns on assets, the cost of debt servicing and asset prices.

Blog article asks if our democratic processes are more responsive to the rich than they are to the poor and the middle class?

Imports from Montenegro in Germany decreased to 1652 EUR THO in February from 1800 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Montenegro in Germany averaged 1250.21 EUR THO from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10553 EUR THO in September of 2012 and a record low of 42 EUR THO in August of 2006. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Montenegro.

Imports from Mongolia in Germany decreased to 880 EUR THO in February from 1563 EUR THO in January of 2020. Imports from Mongolia in Germany averaged 853.60 EUR THO from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3443 EUR THO in April of 2015 and a record low of 1 EUR THO in March of 2001. This page includes a chart with historical data for Germany Imports from Mongolia.

Germany 1 Year Bond Yield was -0.57 percent on Friday May 8, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the Germany 12 Month Bubill Yield reached an all time high of 4.74 in July of 2008.

Money Supply M2 in South Korea increased to 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February from 2926410.10 KRW Billion in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Korea averaged 726979.71 KRW Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2958283.40 KRW Billion in February of 2020 and a record low of 590.60 KRW Billion in January of 1970. South Korea Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - South Korea Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Italy increased to 1647897 EUR Million in February from 1628206 EUR Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Italy averaged 725183.05 EUR Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1649898 EUR Million in November of 2019 and a record low of 132635 EUR Million in February of 1980. Italy Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Italy Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Gambia decreased to 43029.30 GMD Million in February from 43145.80 GMD Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Gambia averaged 10373.56 GMD Million from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 43145.80 GMD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 737.75 GMD Million in April of 1993. This page provides - Gambia Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in the United States increased to 16103.90 USD Billion in March from 15535.40 USD Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in the United States averaged 4243.94 USD Billion from 1959 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16103.90 USD Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 286.60 USD Billion in January of 1959. The United States Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - United States Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Japan increased to 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March from 1039844.40 JPY Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Japan averaged 428648.14 JPY Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1046007.60 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 8404 JPY Billion in February of 1960. Japan Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Japan Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Malawi increased to 1289004.59 MWK Million in February from 1273000 MWK Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Malawi averaged 166069.20 MWK Million from 1975 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1293000 MWK Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 90.70 MWK Million in February of 1976. This page provides - Malawi Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Portugal decreased to 238857.30 EUR Million in February from 239239.30 EUR Million in January of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Portugal averaged 158972.42 EUR Million from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 239239.30 EUR Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 92238 EUR Million in September of 1997. Portugal Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Portugal Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Switzerland increased to 1025336 CHF Million in March from 1012042 CHF Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Switzerland averaged 510211.07 CHF Million from 1984 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1030195 CHF Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 198227 CHF Million in August of 1985. Switzerland Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Switzerland Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Poland increased to 1617386.27 PLN Million in March from 1569329.13 PLN Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Poland averaged 681843.45 PLN Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1617386.27 PLN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 138755.50 PLN Million in January of 1997. Poland Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Poland Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Brazil increased to 3178116.86 BRL Million in March from 3036684.85 BRL Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Brazil averaged 904877.66 BRL Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3178116.86 BRL Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 0.01 BRL Million in August of 1988. Brazil Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Brazil Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Canada increased to 1855518 CAD Million in March from 1814298 CAD Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Canada averaged 508090.48 CAD Million from 1968 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1855518 CAD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 25523 CAD Million in January of 1968. Canada Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Canada Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Bulgaria increased to 102733.10 BGN Million in March from 102028.70 BGN Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Bulgaria averaged 40796.14 BGN Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102733.10 BGN Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 580.30 BGN Million in January of 1996. Bulgaria Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Bulgaria Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Germany increased to 3273.40 EUR Billion in March from 3173.70 EUR Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Germany averaged 887.43 EUR Billion from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3273.40 EUR Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 34.40 EUR Billion in January of 1960. Germany Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Greece increased to 185998 EUR Million in March from 184846 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Greece averaged 103122.28 EUR Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 259431 EUR Million in December of 2009 and a record low of 3028 EUR Million in February of 1980. Greece Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Greece Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Ireland increased to 257893 EUR Million in March from 248536 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Ireland averaged 163886.23 EUR Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 257893 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 67270.70 EUR Million in January of 1999. Ireland Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Ireland Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in the United Kingdom increased to 2600176 GBP Million in March from 2472269 GBP Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in the United Kingdom averaged 1235360.38 GBP Million from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2600176 GBP Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 167427 GBP Million in December of 1986. The United Kingdom Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - United Kingdom Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in South Africa increased to 3233262 ZAR Million in March from 3039985 ZAR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in South Africa averaged 644255.77 ZAR Million from 1965 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3233262 ZAR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2887 ZAR Million in March of 1965. South Africa Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - South Africa Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Luxembourg increased to 337.60 EUR Billion in March from 314.50 EUR Billion in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Luxembourg averaged 199.62 EUR Billion from 1997 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 337.60 EUR Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of 126 EUR Billion in December of 1999. Luxembourg Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Luxembourg Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Mexico increased to 9763356414 MXN Thousand in March from 9371776319 MXN Thousand in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Mexico averaged 3183229804.14 MXN Thousand from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10147459591 MXN Thousand in August of 2014 and a record low of 15370409 MXN Thousand in December of 1985. Mexico Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Mexico Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Uruguay decreased to 338377 UYU Million in March from 353519 UYU Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Uruguay averaged 125789.49 UYU Million from 1998 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 353519 UYU Million in February of 2020 and a record low of 20697 UYU Million in June of 2002. Uruguay Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Uruguay Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Ukraine increased to 1513997 UAH Million in March from 1473899 UAH Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Ukraine averaged 480251.70 UAH Million from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1513997 UAH Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 6514 UAH Million in January of 1996. Ukraine Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Ukraine Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Morocco increased to 1093610 MAD Million in March from 1068605 MAD Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Morocco averaged 372265.62 MAD Million from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1093610 MAD Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 38311 MAD Million in January of 1985. Morocco Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Morocco Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Angola increased to 10502484.08 AOA Million in March from 10050420.12 AOA Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Angola averaged 5281650.99 AOA Million from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10502484.08 AOA Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 2126263.19 AOA Million in April of 2010. This page provides - Angola Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Iraq increased to 103441 IQD Billion in December from 12871.20 IQD Billion in November of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Iraq averaged 56212.70 IQD Billion from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 103441 IQD Billion in December of 2019 and a record low of 6953 IQD Billion in December of 2003. Iraq Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Iraq Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in France increased to 2439829 EUR Million in March from 2332570 EUR Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in France averaged 931260.83 EUR Million from 1980 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2439829 EUR Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 263286 EUR Million in February of 1980. France Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - France Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Turkey increased to 2919332512 TRY Thousand in April from 2666743293.70 TRY Thousand in March of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Turkey averaged 963860562.33 TRY Thousand from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2919332512 TRY Thousand in April of 2020 and a record low of 236620702 TRY Thousand in January of 2006. Turkey Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Turkey Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M1 in Maldives decreased to 14557.80 MVR Million in December from 14777.60 MVR Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Maldives averaged 8997.14 MVR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15312.50 MVR Million in May of 2018 and a record low of 2347.60 MVR Million in October of 2004. This page provides - Maldives Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Maldives increased to 36251.10 MVR Million in December from 35621.10 MVR Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Maldives averaged 20423.30 MVR Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 37278.80 MVR Million in April of 2019 and a record low of 5543.50 MVR Million in October of 2004. This page provides - Maldives Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Romania increased to 433934.70 RON Million in March from 423524.20 RON Million in February of 2020. Money Supply M2 in Romania averaged 225680.88 RON Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 433934.70 RON Million in March of 2020 and a record low of 62118.30 RON Million in January of 2005. Romania Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides the latest reported value for - Romania Money Supply M2 - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Money Supply M2 in Argentina increased to 2738508.90 ARS Million in December from 2329022.10 ARS Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Argentina averaged 344746.06 ARS Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2738508.90 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 711.60 ARS Million in January of 1990. Argentina Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page provides - Argentina Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Argentina increased to 1942902.30 ARS Million in December from 1686438 ARS Million in November of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Argentina averaged 251460.85 ARS Million from 1990 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1942902.30 ARS Million in December of 2019 and a record low of 440.30 ARS Million in January of 1990. This page provides - Argentina Money Supply M1 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.