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The article discusses South Africa's course of action after experiencing an account deficit. Data on export and import revenue growth is shown. It suggests that exports are recuperating in the wake of global recession through heightening demand in key export markets such as Germany and Great Britain, as well as in tourism services. Although imports are expected to rebound and inflows are expected to be adequate, yet the drawdown of foreign reserves and on the rand are still further anticipated.

The article offers an outlook for the economy of Mexico with the widening of current account deficit to $2 billion in the second quarter of 2008 as a major concern. It is said that the capital and financial account of the country will compensate for any current account shortfall. The country experienced a $1.1 billion trade deficit in July. The status of oil exports, capital imports and remittances are detailed.

The article describes Estonia's economic performance as of December 2007. The country's economic slowdown is continuing, as the pace of gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed further in the third quarter. Inflation continues to be the main concern of the government, as consumer prices increase by a further 1%. Meanwhile, the current-account deficit is easing after hitting a record high at the start of 2007.

Presents an economic policy outlook for Bulgaria as of November 2005. Changes in the main elements of its macroeconomic policy; Imposition of restrictions on credit growth by the Bulgarian National Bank in March 2005; Potential impact of an increase in current-account deficit on bank lending.

The article presents information on the findings of a research from Alliance & Leicester PLC. According to the new research, only few customers make good use of the packaged current accounts in Great Britain. Packaged accounts typically offer additional services such as a number of insurance products, roadside assistance and discounts on other financial products but the research shows that only two in five holders take advantage of these benefits. Another important finding of the research is that the main reason for customers having a packaged account is because the bank suggested it rather than the benefits offered. Although, only half of packaged account holders think their account offers good value, these accounts are here to stay because they offer banks a means to raise revenue on their generally unprofitable current account books.

Presents statistical data related to the current account of the balance of payments of Hungary from 1998 to 2002. Calculation of the financial account of the balance of payments from 1998 to 2002; Figures representing the capital flows in the balance of payments of Hungary from 2001 to 2002.

The article reports on the result of Datamonitor Ltd.'s Financial Services Consumer Insight (FSCI) survey which shows that smaller current account providers are more successful in terms of customer satisfaction in Great Britain. The huge players in the country are lagging behind smaller players in producing satisfied customers. Thus,argues that companies must be aware that satisfaction is a critical factor in both the retention and acquisition of consumers.

The article offers forecast on the political condition in Czech Republic in 2011. It predicts a decline in the nation's fiscal deficit from 4.7 percent of GDP in 2010 to 4.1 percent in 2011 due to the passage of two reform bills by the country's lower house of parliament. It talks about the role of the nation's proactive stance of the nation on promoting the sustainability of state finances on the country's asset and economy.

The article offers forecast on the economic condition in Czech Republic in 2011. It predicts that the nation's current account deficit will fall to hit 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) from 3.8 percent in 2010. It explores the role of the income account deficit on the nation's current account dynamics. It also discusses possible impact of the eurozone debt crisis on the nation's current account deficit.

The article offers forecast on the economic condition in Hungary. It discusses the effects of strong exports on the nation's trade surplus, which is the primary driver of the account current surplus. It expects a 1.9-percent increase of gross domestic product (GDP) from 0.4 percent and predicts that the account current surplus will return to deficit in 2012, despite the role of imports in improving domestic demand conditions.

Several charts related to the annual economic trends in South Korea from 2005 to 2011 are presented which include the real gross domestic product (GDP), consumer price inflation, and current-account balance.

The article presents projections on the economy in South Africa. The author cites that the risks to South Africa's external accounts will remain to the downside in 2008 due to high oil prices and the decline in portfolio investments inflows. The author also stresses that South Africa's ability to finance the deficit will remain highly uncertain, citing the country's current account balance.

The article presents an overview of the political and economic conditions for Estonia as of December 2007, as well as an outlook for the country for the 2008-2009 period. The state prosecutor is investigating two ministers in the previous government over corruption allegations. The country will join the Schengen area of border free-travel. It is anticipated that fiscal policy will remain tight, while the current-account deficit is projected to fall back gradually.

The article focuses on the data forecast for the HI07 balance of payments that reinforces the large current account deficit to remain key in macroeconomic risk in Turkey. The country's account expanded to US$19.6bn and trade deficit came at US$21.0bn. in 2006. The country believes that the balance payment dynamics are long term positive trend. Despite of the latest figures presented, the forecasts maintain a gradual decline in the current report.

The article provides information on the current account in Israel. The author states that the account remains strong with projections of various surpluses. In 2006, the real gross domestic product has a surplus of 5.1% and in 2007 it is expected to be of 4.6%. According to the Bank of Israel and the Central Bureau of Statistics, 2006's current account surplus was a record performance where much of the surplus was attributed to an upsurge in the income balance.

The article reports on the forecasting of current account deficit of Pakistan. Current account deficit of this country is likely to have grown to as much 5.5 percent of gross domestic product in fiscal year 2005 and 2006, from 1.6 percent in fiscal year 2004 and 2005. Estimates from the State Bank of Pakistan show that for the first three quarters of the fiscal year, the current account deficit more than quadrupled to U.S.$4.7 billion from U.S.$1.1 billion in the same three quarters last year.

Offers information on the external accounts of Brazil as of May 2006. Status of Brazilian current account in April; Trade surplus of the country in March; Performance of foreign direct investment flows in April.

Presents the regional economic indicators in Latin America. Real gross domestic product growth; Inflation; Current account balance.

Reports on the current account concerns in Turkey in August 2004. Implication of May's current account deficit; Discussion on the current account gap from June through August; Information on how the capital account is being underpinned by short-term flows.

Focuses on the monetary conditions of Poland as of February 2003. Decline in the current account deficit over the first 11 months of 2002; Intervention of Finance Ministry to curb zloty gains.