Global Financial Stability Report, September 2003 Market Developments and Issues

This September 2003 issue of the Global Financial Stability Report highlights that since March 2003, further progress has been made in addressing the lingering effects of the bursting of the equity price bubble. Household and corporate balance sheets have continued to improve gradually and corporate...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund Monetary and Capital Markets Department
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2003
Series:Global Financial Stability Report
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This September 2003 issue of the Global Financial Stability Report highlights that since March 2003, further progress has been made in addressing the lingering effects of the bursting of the equity price bubble. Household and corporate balance sheets have continued to improve gradually and corporate default levels have declined. Companies in mature markets have cut costs, enhancing their ability to cope with slower growth and other potential difficulties. Corporations-particularly in the United States-have made good progress in their financial consolidation efforts and are in a better financial position to increase investment spending
Physical Description:185 pages
ISBN:9781589062368