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Davos 2022
What I learned at Davos 2022: a financial futures expert explains
The mood at Davos was the gloomiest since 2009. The war in Ukraine, surging inflation, tightening monetary policies, dismal markets, crypto unravelling, and a long economic hangover from ...
Davos 2022
Finding common ground and collaborating for global recovery
The stability of the global economy is under threat yet again. We must strengthen the international community’s collaboration and communication to produce impactful results effectively.
Davos 2022
5 experts on how to advance global peace and stability in a new era of geopolitics
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine signals the emergence of new era of geopolitics with heightened fears over security, economics, energy, and ideological interests.
Davos 2022
Are we heading for a global recession and if so how concerned should we be?
The Global Economic Outlook panel discussion opened with the question on everyone’s lips: are we heading for a global recession and if so how concerned should we be?
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How to avoid a global recession, according to the head of the IMF
From peace in Ukraine to fiscal policy supporting the vulnerable, the IMF's head, Kristalina Georgieva, has outlined urgent steps to avoid global recession.
Davos 2022
What’s next for economic globalization?
Globalization’s evolution could see greater international integration or fragmentation in politics and the digital sphere. A report explores 4 scenarios.
Davos 2022
Is there a future for globalization? Business leaders discuss at Davos 2022
The world is facing many challenges which threaten to destabilize decades of globalization. We asked leaders what they considered to be the key priorities to adapt to changing global forces.
Davos 2022
Davos 2022: What to read on Agenda
Essential reading ahead of discussions at Davos 2022 - where leaders will come together to find global solutions to address unprecedented global challenges.
Davos 2022
UK inflation hits highest level on record: Top economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: just 8% of insurers 'preparing adequately' for climate change; UK inflation hits highest level on record; World Bank to make $30 billion available to tackle food secu...
Davos 2022
The biggest issues to discuss at Davos 2022? 5 experts explain
The Forum asked experts about issues meriting the most attention at Davos 2022 meeting. High on the list: war, COVID-19, and shifting global influence.
Davos 2022
Davos 2022: Who's coming and everything else you need to know
Davos 2022 will see nearly 2,500 leaders from politics, business, civil society and media participate in the World Economic Forum annual meeting 2022 at Davos.
Davos 2022
What does ‘global debt’ mean and how high is it now?
Global debt hit a record $303 trillion in 2021 and is at dangerously high levels, the IMF and World Bank warn. What exactly is it and why does it matter?
Geo-economics
Crypto assets lose $800 billion: Top economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: crypto assets shed $800 billion in market value in one month; US inflation higher than expected in April; French economy set to grow just 0.2% this quarter.
Geo-economics
US Fed makes biggest interest rate hike in 22 years: Top economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: US raises interest rates by most in 22 years; Turkey's high inflation rate likely to climb further; China's services activity falls.
Ukraine
Ukraine, inflation and pandemics: the big issues in a changed world, according to historian Adam Tooze
Ukraine, inflation and the risk of future pandemics are among the issues set to dominate the global agenda in the next 12-24 months, says expert Adam Tooze.