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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
GDP: What is it and why does it matter?
GDP has been used as a measure of economic growth since 1937. But the need for wellbeing metrics is bringing its relevance into question. Know what is GDP and why it matters.
Davos 2022
The motherhood penalty: How childcare and paternity leave can reduce the gender pay gap
An expert explains how companies can help reduce the motherhood penalty and gender pay gap that showed a huge uptick during the pandemic.
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.
Economic Progress
What is a Consumer Price Index and why is it important?
A Consumer Price Index (CPI) records the price of a range of goods and services in a country to keep track of inflation. CPIs are soaring in many countries.
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?
Global Governance
Global debt has risen to dangerous levels. Here’s what needs to be done
Global debt was already high before the first COVID lockdowns, now the war in Ukraine is adding risks to unprecedented levels of public borrowing, the IMF says.
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.
Geopolitics
Here’s how the war in Ukraine is impacting world trade and investment
The combined impact of the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 will lower global GDP growth by almost 1% and increase the risk of a food crisis, says World Bank.
Trade and Investment
How can the world overcome the biggest global commodity shock in decades?
The war in Ukraine delivered the biggest commodity-price shock since the 1970s. But production and consumption patterns could change for the better.
Financial and Monetary Systems
Cost of living crisis: 1 in 4 people in the developed world are struggling, poll shows
An Ipsos poll on the cost of living crisis for the World Economic Forum finds a quarter of people in 11 countries are struggling financially - and having to cut back.
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.
International Security
Can the world's forgotten food crises weather the war?
The conflict in Ukraine and climate change are impacting global food markets, with many, already vulnerable nations having their food security threatened.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
People Of Colour At Higher Exposure Risk To Pesticides, Finds US Study
Geo-economics
US heading for recession? The economics stories to read this week
Top economy stories: Brexit drives rise in UK food prices, new report says; US consumer confidence falls; Concerns about global economic growth continue.