Avoiding the global demographic time-bomb

Article Abstract:

All the world's seven leading economies except the UK will see the 'dependency' ratio of elderly people to the population of working age double in the next 40-50 years, according to a report from the OECD. Most countries will see the number of young people remain stable, but the population bulge caused by the 'baby boomers' will gradually reach old age. Public sector pension expenditure will therefore have to rise considerably, with pensions accounting for up to 20% of GDP in countries such as France, Germany and Japan.

Aging, Economic aspects

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UK suffers from global inventory shake-out

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Most economic analysts tend to take a very narrow view of the UK's economic performance, not realising that the current downturn is taking place in many other countries too. It should be realised that international forces are playing a significant role in the UK's economy. Economists are tending instead to attribute economic weakness to the very low level of consumer spending within the UK itself.

International aspects, Economic development

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Time running out for the global bond boom

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Some investors feel that there are now signs that the major bull market for bonds, which has been operating since autumn 1994, is now coming to an end. Indeed, some feel that the global bond markets have been considerably overvalued. It is certainly the case that the present level of real bond yields is lower than can be sustained.

Analysis, Column, Bonds, Bonds (Securities)

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