
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 …
Chief Economists Outlook: January 2025 | World Economic Forum
The January 2025 Chief Economists Outlook explores key trends in the global economy, including the latest outlook for growth, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy. It discusses the impact of US …
Why is inflation so low in Japan? - The World Economic Forum
Oct 6, 2022 · Inflation is soaring in countries around the world – but not in Japan. Government price controls, an ageing population and negative interest rates are among the factors keeping …
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 …
How are different economies tackling inflation? | World Economic …
Oct 7, 2022 · Inflation has been rising around the world this year, with major central banks working hard to bring prices back down and stabilize their economies. Central banks in the 10 …
5 books to help you understand inflation - The World Economic …
Oct 14, 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 …
How do tariffs work – and do they work? | World Economic Forum
Feb 4, 2025 · Other countries retaliate and costs get passed on to consumers; and increased inflation, which gets economists’ antennae tingling, can result. This is how a tariff typically …
Global Risks Report 2025 - The World Economic Forum
Jan 15, 2025 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects headline global inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of 2025, which is lower than the average in the two decades prior to the …
How the cost of living crisis affects young people around the world
Aug 8, 2023 · Since the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, inflation has surged, particularly for food, which has seen price increases outstripping other commodities. In the …