The U.S. current account deficit, which reflects the combined balances on trade in goods and services and income flows between U.S. residents and residents of other countries, narrowed by $1.1 billion, or 0.9 percent, to $124.1 billion in the third quarter of 2019

Serbia's economic growth is projected at 3.5 percent in 2019 and 4 percent in 2020, with negative contributions from the external environment offset by strong domestic demand.

total global debt (public plus private) reached US$188 trillion at the end of 2018, up by US$3 trillion when compared to 2017

U.S. industrial production and manufacturing production both rebounded 1.1 percent in November after declining in October

While toilets and indoor plumbing are taken for granted in developed countries, in the developing world — India, parts of Africa or Southeast Asia — it’s not a given.

Kazakhstan’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected at 4.0% for 2019, before easing to 3.7% in 2020,

Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco) has completed, through its subsidiary Aramco Overseas Company B.V. (AOC), the acquisition of 17% of Hyundai Oilbank from Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, for approximately US$1.2 Billion. The completion follows receipt of all necessary regulatory consents and approvals.

Мы ожидаем, что темпы роста ВВП в этом году сложатся ближе к верхней границе нашего прогнозного интервала 0,8–1,3%. По итогам III квартала темпы роста экономики ускорились до 1,7%. Продолжается рост выпуска в промышленности. В октябре после длительного периода замедления увеличился годовой темп роста оборота розничной торговли. Этому способствовало ускорение роста реальных зарплат, что во многом происходит благодаря замедлению инфляции при сравнительно неизменных темпах роста номинальных зарплат.

Commenting on the strategic cooperation between ECI and ECGE, Massimo Falcioni, CEO of ECI, said, "Taking into account the very strong non-oil trade relations between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, this agreement will pave the way for the identification and development of more business opportunities. ECI’s partnership with ECGC will not only reinforce the existing partnership between the two countries but will also boost the regional and global competitiveness of local businesses."

The government sources said the carbon price would now increase annually, hitting 55 euros in 2025.

Saudi Aramco (2222.SE) hit the $2 trillion target sought by de-facto Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday as its shares racked up a second day of gains, despite some scepticism about the state-owned oil firm’s value.

Royal Dutch Shell plc (“Shell”) announces that it has signed a $10 billion revolving credit facility. The new facility replaces Shell’s existing $8.84 billion revolving credit facility and is provided by a syndicate of 25 banks.

Weatherford International plc announced that it has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from chapter 11 protection.

Gazprom's overall amount of investments for 2020: RUB 1,104.7 billion. Gazprom's borrowings for 2020: RUB 557.8 billion. Final investment program and budget to be approved by Gazprom Board of Directors.

The meeting participants pointed out that the events of 2019 had no tangible impact on the long-term outlook for the global energy market. Gazprom's positions will remain stable in the long run thanks to, inter alia, enormous gas reserves, well-developed production and transmission infrastructure, and the ongoing effort to diversify export areas and routes.