Increasing Interest Rates and Their Influence on Investments
Increasing Interest Rates and poverty rates in many upper-middle- and high-income countries have returned close to pre-pandemic levels. By contrast, low-income countries—particularly those in Africa and the Middle East—continue to…
Growth of Digital Currencies in the Financial System
Digital Currencies in South Asia, GDP is estimated to have grown by 5.3 percent in 2023 and is expected to increase slightly to 5.2 percent in 2024. This growth is…
Debt Crisis and its Threat to Global Financial Security
Global Financial Security at the midpoint of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the global community continues to face vulnerability from disruptive shocks, including the intensifying climate crisis and…
Trade Wars and Their Effect on Economic Development
Trade Wars and despite these positive trends, food prices began rising again in the latter half of 2023, particularly in Africa, South Asia, and Western Asia. Contributing factors include limited…
Stock Market Volatility and Investor Confidence
Stock Market Volatility demonstrated greater resilience than anticipated in 2023, despite significant monetary tightening and ongoing policy uncertainties worldwide. Multiple shocks stemming from conflicts and climate-related events continued to disrupt…
Economic Recovery after The Pandemic Slowdown
Economic Recovery for policymakers face tough decisions as they navigate their economies through ongoing crises while striving to foster an inclusive and sustainable recovery. Macroeconomic strategies must be carefully designed…
Current Economical and Financial Situation in The World
Financial Situation in China’s growth is anticipated to improve moderately in 2023 after underperforming expectations in 2022. Due to repeated COVID-19 lockdowns and ongoing stress in the property sector, the…
Global inflation trends and their impact on consumer spending
Global inflation trends once-celebrated vision of economic integration is now under strain—and its achievements are at risk. A series of shocks over the past decade, including the global financial crisis,…
The State of International Trade and Supply Chain Disruptions
Trade and Supply Chain Disruptions are my honor to moderate today’s dialogue on the latest developments in the global economy. As moderator, I would like to share some personal reflections…
Current Unemployment Rates and Labor Market Challenges
Labor Market Challenges during the first four months of 2024, labor markets across much of Europe, Japan, and North America stayed tight, with unemployment rates at historic lows and certain…