Second Wind for WTO Talks?

Staff / Truthdig Jul 25, 2008 While supporters of the much troubled Doha Round of the World Trade Organization believe talks may have found their second wind, only the world's largest economies seem to be breathing. The form of capitalism supported by these countries is resisted by poorer nations, which rightly fear WTO deregulations would disproportionately benefit the wealthy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. Withholds Loans in Water-Starved Haiti

Staff / Truthdig Jun 25, 2008 The US is under heavy criticism by human rights groups for withholding funds for clean water projects in Haiti as leverage for U-led political reform in the country A total of $54 million in loans to Haitians -- 70 percent of whom already lack daily access to potable water -- is being delayed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How to Rule the World After Bush

By Mark Engler May 19, 2008 How has the Bush administration changed the world economically, and what it will mean for the next administration? Also, if Bush-style "imperial globalization" is rejected in January, what will American ruling elites try to turn to -- Clinton-style economic globalization? Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

G-7, IMF and World Bank Leaders to Meet

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2008 Following the string of economic crises across the globe, financial elites are planning to meet in Washington this weekend to address how to resolve the problems of global capitalism. Notably missing from the proceedings is any representative from the developing world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

It Ain’t Argentina This Time

Staff / Truthdig Apr 9, 2008 The International Monetary Fund, the darling lending institution of neoliberal capitalists, believes that the US's current mortgage crisis is dragging down the world economy The IMF is predicting at least a two-year global economic downturn, led by the U credit crunch, that also has a gambling chance of turning into a "global recession". Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Argentina defeats the IMF and moves South America left

Staff / Truthdig Jan 3, 2006 Just four years after defaulting on more than $100 billion in debt, Argentina is expected to completely re-pay its debt to the International Monetary Fund and strengthen its alliance with Venezuela's populist leader, Hugo Chavez. Read the story. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )