Global Economy
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War Darkens Global Economic Outlook and Reshapes Policy Priorities
The global economic outlook has deteriorated as conflict in the Middle East disrupts growth momentum and increases uncertainty. What was initially expected to be a year of steady expansion has…
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Global Imbalances: Old Questions, New Answers?
Global current account imbalances are widening again after a period of relative stability following the global financial crisis. This trend raises concerns about financial instability, uneven growth, and the risk…
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Adequate Reserves Shield Economies From Shocks and Strengthen Resilience
Foreign exchange reserves play a critical role in strengthening economic resilience, particularly for emerging and developing economies facing global shocks. As geopolitical tensions and financial fragmentation increase, maintaining adequate reserves…
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The Middle East War Will Have an Uneven Impact on the Western Hemisphere
The Middle East war impact on the Western Hemisphere is shaping a new phase of economic uncertainty for the region. Although many countries entered 2026 with stable growth and controlled…
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Multilateral Development Finance 2026
The Multilateral Development Finance 2026 report by the OECD analyzes how global development financing is evolving in response to rising economic pressures, climate challenges, and shifting geopolitical priorities. The report…
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Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2026
OECD Economic Outlook, Interim Report March 2026 – Testing Resilience The OECD Economic Outlook March 2026 examines how the global economy is being tested by rising geopolitical tensions and economic…
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The Global Economy and the Case Against Complacency
The Transition from Resilience to Structural Fragility By mid-April 2026, the global economic landscape has transitioned from the initial shock of the Middle East conflict to a state of deceptive…
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The U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Council on Foreign Relations. The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? The backgrounder The U.S.-China Trade Relationship: What’s Behind the Competition? analyzes the dynamics shaping the U.S.-China trade relationship…
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(March 2026) Update to the Poverty and Inequality Platform
World Bank. March 2026 Update to the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) The March 2026 Update to the Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) presents the latest revisions to global poverty…
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Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces
IMF. World Economic Outlook Update The January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update by the International Monetary Fund examines the current state of the global economy, emphasizing its resilience despite multiple…
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AI Can Lift Global Growth
Finance & Development – IMF In this March 2026 article, Marcello Estevão analyzes the growing role of artificial intelligence as a driver of global economic activity. AI-related investment has become…
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Chief Economists’ Outlook
Chief Economists’ Outlook: January 2026. World Economic Forum Published by the World Economic Forum, this report synthesizes survey responses from leading economists to assess the global economic outlook for 2026.…
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How the Iran War Will Upend the Global Economy
The Risk Is Not Just an Energy Shock—but Also a Debt Crisis. Foreign Affairs This article by Henry Tugendhat analyzes the global economic consequences of the Iran war, emphasizing that…
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USMCA Forward 2026
En: Think TanksNavigating the joint review for a more secure and competitive North America USMCA Forward 2026 is a Brookings collection that examines the first joint review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement…