Inflation eats interest in advanced economies

Apr 13, 2023

While interest rates in advanced economies have begun to rise, rampant inflation has diminished potential profits, experts say. Image: Unsplash/moneyphotos

Katharina Buchholz

Data Journalist, Statista

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Real interest rates in advanced and emerging markets/developing economies are on a downward trend due to inflation. Image: Statista/IMF

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