International Economic Week in Review: The Positive Trend Continues

            The OECD released their latest global growth forecast this week, calling for a slight uptick in overall activity.  OECD GDP is projected to be 3.5% this year – the highest in four years.  Russia and Brazil are projected to grow as well.  But global structural issues remain.  Trade and investment are still weak.  The OECD argues week capital expenditures are a root cause of low employment growth, which is contributing to lower spending.  Additionally, the report states that weak supply growth – not stronger demand — is the largest contributor to declining glob