Notations From the Grid (Weekly Edition): On World Economic Prospects

The World Bank has just released its' latest Economic Forecast:

June 2018. 180 pages. English Version. Paperback. ISBN: 978-1-4648-1257-6 Price: $35.00 View PDF Global Economic Prospects, June 2018 The Turning of the Tide? By the World Bank Now Available! Global growth has eased but remains robust and is projected to reach 3.1 percent in 2018. It is expected to edge down in the next two years, to 2.9 percent by 2020, as global slack dissipates, trade and investment moderate, and financing conditions tighten. Growth in advanced economies is predicted to decelerate toward potential rates as monetary policy normalizes and the effects of U.S. fiscal stimulus wane. In emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs), growth in commodity importers will remain robust, while the rebound in commodity exporters is projected to mature during the next two years. Progress in per capita income growth will be uneven, however, remaining particularly

Global Economic Prospects is a World Bank Group Flagship Report that examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging market and developing countries, on a semiannual basis (in January and June). The January edition includes in-depth analyses of topical policy challenges faced by these economies, while the June edition contains shorter analytical pieces.

Notations On Our World (Special Edition): On #MexicoElecctions2018

Mexico has a new President, Andres Manual Obrador (AMLO)--Although as we went to press with this edition of Notations, the Mexican Elections Institute had not made the official announcement.   His rivals have already conceded as he begins to tackle the mamouth challenges Mexico faces.

    It will be quite interesting to see what he does as he begins to transform Mexico.    We look forward to reporting on it here.

Notations On Our World (Special W-End Edition): #FamiliesBelongTogetherMarch

Communities throughout the United States marched to protest the family separation policy.  In our Community of Orange County, marches were held in a number of communities including Laguna Beach  and Irvine.   Our team produced this from the Irvine March at Portola High School in the City of Irvine: