
What is inflation and how does it affect consumers?
Nov 2, 2022 · Inflation is the term used to describe the rate at which prices increase. It’s in the headlines because it has been rising at the fastest pace for several years across many …
Inflation: Why is it rising across the world and will it stay that way ...
May 12, 2022 · Inflation is on the increase around the world, with food and energy prices hitting record highs. The rise has been driven in large part by pent-up consumer demand after the …
5 charts on the future of global trade | World Economic Forum
Oct 12, 2023 · Inflation in developed economies will also continue to play a part. If high interest rates are required to remain in place for longer should inflation resurge, demand will be …
The top economics stories of 2024 - The World Economic Forum
Dec 11, 2024 · With rapid interest rate rises in recent times to dampen inflation, central banks ran the risk of recessions as growth was stifled. However, across most economies that was …
Inflation: Past, Present and Future > World Economic Forum …
Jan 23, 2025 · Inflation has rocked post-pandemic economies throughout the world, resulting in central banks raising interest rates to levels rarely seen in decades. In a geoeconomic …
What is inflation, and should we worry? An economist explains
Feb 17, 2022 · Inflation is a concern. Hyperinflation is a disaster. A high-denomination banknote from the late 2000s. Image: Robin Pomeroy
5 books to help you understand inflation - The World Economic …
Oct 5, 2022 · The book includes examples from around the world, including New Zealand, which was the first country to try out inflation targeting. It says such targets have helped keep …
What are the most major economic impacts of higher interest rates?
May 2, 2023 · Given still-high inflation, I personally disagree with US bond market pricing suggesting that policy rates may be cut later this year. “Over the long term, higher interest …
See how US inflation rates have changed since 2020
May 31, 2023 · In 2022, countries all around the world are experienced high levels of inflation. Although Brazil already had an inflation rate of 8.3 percent in 2021, compared to the previous …
What is the Consumer Price Index and its link to inflation? | World ...
May 17, 2022 · Controversies sometimes surface about whether the CPI is a reliable measure of inflation. US economist David Ranson bases his inflation measure on a basket of precious …