Nov 2, 2022 · Inflation pressures are more persistent than previously anticipated, but what is the inflation rate, how is it calculated and how can we rein it in?

May 12, 2022 · Inflation is on the increase around the world, with food and energy prices hitting record highs. The rise has been driven in large part by pent-up consumer demand after the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan explains why inflation is high and when we can expect that to ease.

Oct 12, 2023 · A widespread trade slump has led the World Trade Organization (WTO) to downgrade its expectations of goods trade in 2023. Inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical tensions have contributed to the slowdown. The World Economic Forum’s Chief Economists Outlook indicates little expectation from the community that the economic outlook will improve …

Dec 11, 2024 · The global economy was front and centre in 2024, as leaders grappled with challenges like inflation, multiple elections and the Intelligent Age.

Jun 9, 2022 · The IMF, the French central bank, Citi and Carlyle Group talk inflation, stagnation, and (de)globalisation at this global economy discussion at Davos 2022.

Oct 14, 2022 · From Yanis Varoufakis ‘talking to his daughter about capitalism’ to the dangers of deflation, these books on inflation explain all you need to know about the concept.

Feb 17, 2022 · Inflation was low for decades in much of the developed world before COVID. A surge in demand, some problems of supply and soaring energy costs have caused a big jump in inflation rates. Is this a blip, or is inflation back to stay, and what can be done? UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan talks to the Radio Davos podcast.

The September 2024 Chief Economists Outlook explores key trends in the global economy, including the latest outlook for growth, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy, the implications of high public debt levels, and the prospects for a new growth agenda. This series of reports draws on the individual and collective perspectives of a group of leading chief economists through …

Jan 7, 2025 · Aided by a stabilizing economic outlook and easing inflation, the global unemployment rate, at 4.9%,2 stands at the lowest level since 1991. However, this headline figure hides a range of disparities. While middle-income countries are experiencing reductions in unemployment, low-income countries have seen an increase, from 5.1% in 2022 to 5.3% by …

Jan 11, 2023 · The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade that include energy supply and food crisis, rising inflation, cyberattacks, failure to meet net-zero targets, weaponization of economic policy, weakening of human rights.