world economy

We Must Change the Nature of Growth

The fortunes of our political leaders depend overwhelmingly on the rise or fall of one number: gross domestic product (GDP)

No one wins in a lose-lose world

Rather than working together to address urgent challenges, the international community is now gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction.

Has the ‘polycrisis’ overwhelmed us?

Just as social media competes for individuals’ attention, so do global crises.

Analysis / Investors are moving on from the recession that 'never was'

Even though inflation has been a constant stay, world economic resilience has made things interesting for investors

Global economy faces tougher year in 2023: IMF chief

For much of the global economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as the main engines of global growth - the United States, Europe and China - all experience weakening activity, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.

Food, energy price shocks from Ukraine war could last for years: World Bank

The war in Ukraine has dealt a major shock to commodity markets, altering global patterns of trade, production, and consumption in ways that will keep prices at historically high levels through the end of 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook report.

PROJECT SYNDICATE / The economic trend is our friend

The world economy is a more equal place for the average individual today than it was in 1980. This is partly thanks to a series of strong leaders, such as those in China since Deng Xiaoping, and in India since Rajiv Gandhi.

PROJECT SYNDICATE / Trade in a Time of Protectionism

Today, intra-regional trade accounts for just 5 percent of South Asia's total trade, compared to 25 percent for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This vast untapped potential presents the region with an opportunity for growth that does not rely on the strength of the world economy.

Closing developing countries' capital drain

Once again, advocates of free mobility for destabilising short-term capital flows are being proven wrong. Many emerging markets recognised the dangers and tried to reduce capital inflows.

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

We Must Change the Nature of Growth

The fortunes of our political leaders depend overwhelmingly on the rise or fall of one number: gross domestic product (GDP)

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

No one wins in a lose-lose world

Rather than working together to address urgent challenges, the international community is now gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction.

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Has the ‘polycrisis’ overwhelmed us?

Just as social media competes for individuals’ attention, so do global crises.

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Investors are moving on from the recession that 'never was'

Even though inflation has been a constant stay, world economic resilience has made things interesting for investors

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

Global economy faces tougher year in 2023: IMF chief

For much of the global economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as the main engines of global growth - the United States, Europe and China - all experience weakening activity, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.

April 27, 2022
April 27, 2022

Food, energy price shocks from Ukraine war could last for years: World Bank

The war in Ukraine has dealt a major shock to commodity markets, altering global patterns of trade, production, and consumption in ways that will keep prices at historically high levels through the end of 2024, according to the World Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook report.

September 5, 2016
September 5, 2016

The economic trend is our friend

The world economy is a more equal place for the average individual today than it was in 1980. This is partly thanks to a series of strong leaders, such as those in China since Deng Xiaoping, and in India since Rajiv Gandhi.

March 24, 2016
March 24, 2016

Trade in a Time of Protectionism

Today, intra-regional trade accounts for just 5 percent of South Asia's total trade, compared to 25 percent for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This vast untapped potential presents the region with an opportunity for growth that does not rely on the strength of the world economy.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Closing developing countries' capital drain

Once again, advocates of free mobility for destabilising short-term capital flows are being proven wrong. Many emerging markets recognised the dangers and tried to reduce capital inflows.

October 5, 2015
October 5, 2015

Trans-Pacific free trade deal agreed creating vast partnership

The US, Japan and 10 other Pacific rim countries sign a controversial and sweeping trade agreement that covers about 40 percent of the world economy.