In our Economic research area, you will find thought leadership and commentary on topics such as consumer confidence, deflation, the business cycle and a wealth of other issues related to economics. Learn more by reading some of our most recent research via the links below.

Global economic outlook 2008
This report examines China's influence on the U.S. housing bubble burst, and looks ahead to how this will impact the global economy in the year ahead.

Economic outlook 2007
This report weighs the possibility of a U.S. recession in 2007 and includes an examination of manufacturing, energy prices and the housing and bond markets.