Climate Change Series

The hottest year on record signals that global warming is alive and well

Jan 21, 2016 01:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature

The year 2015 has proven to be another year of temperature records. Data released by NASA and NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration) show that in 2015, the Global Mean Surface Temperature the yardstick...

China Crisis Series

Explainer: what's going on with China's economy?

Jan 21, 2016 01:13 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

China has posted its lowest annual GDP growth since 1990. The slowdown is seen as a major concern for some investors, but against a backdrop of disappointing consumer spending, intensifying deflationary pressures, tepid...

Oil in Global Economy Series

FxWirePro: No trace of strength for crude ahead of inventory check, $25/bbl likely sooner or later – short rallies to remain in safe haven

Jan 20, 2016 15:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views

The API has reported total U.S. and regional data relating to refinery operations and the production of the four major petroleum products (motor gasoline, kerosene jet fuel, distillate (by sulfur content), and residual...

What philosophy can tell Davos about educating for a better future

Jan 20, 2016 13:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views

How do you create a generation that can think its way out of problems and face the challenges of a rapidly changing world? The Davos meeting this year is all about how we can cope with the immense challenges posed by the...

The science behind that 'Jaws' sighting – and why it's cause for celebration

Jan 20, 2016 13:33 pm UTC| Insights & Views

It was, by any measure, a giant. On January 17, patrol helicopters off the coast of southern Australia reported seeing a great white shark nearly as big as Jaws. In fact, it was estimated to be up to 23ft long, only...

2016 likely to be another devastating year for the Loonie

Jan 20, 2016 12:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks

The recent commodity price meltdown and especially the crudes struggle causing the reaction function of firms in the Canadian oil and gas sector proposes that business investment may be even more of a drag on 2016 growth...

Hard Evidence: how British do British Muslims feel?

Jan 20, 2016 11:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The prime minister, David Cameron, has launched a number of measures aimed at improving integration among Muslims in particular, Muslim women in the UK. Polls show that around 70% of people dont think Muslims are well...