Inflation: Past, Present and Future - The World Economic Forum 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 environment characterized by isolationism, conflict and fragmentation, is it time to rethink approaches to inflation, drawing from the past, to better protect economies of the future?
Inflation: Why is it rising across the world and will it stay that way . . . 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 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan explains why inflation is high and when we can expect that to ease
What is the Consumer Price Index and its link to inflation? | World . . . Inflation is an important indicator of an economy’s health Governments and central banks use the CPI and other indices to make economic decisions Key among these is whether to raise or lower interest rates Higher interest rates make borrowing money more expensive and are designed to push down consumer spending – and, in turn, inflation
Chief Economists Outlook: September 2025 | World Economic Forum The September 2025 Chief Economists' Outlook explores the latest dynamics shaping the global economy, including growth, inflation, policy shifts and technology’s disruptive impact It highlights the uncertainty of the current environment, underscored by intensifying trade tensions, shifting policies and rapid advances in artificial intelligence Drawing on insights from the World Economic
How rising food and energy prices are impacting global inflation . . . The war in Ukraine has created energy supply disruptions, impacting food and electricity prices, as well as consumer sentiment Energy price shocks have caused rising global inflation and tighter monetary conditions, slowing global growth Sustained food shortages and high prices could send millions into acute food insecurity, heightening social unrest Many OECD countries have tapped into
Chief Economists Outlook: May 2025 | World Economic Forum The May 2025 Chief Economists Outlook explores key trends in the global economy, including the latest outlook for growth, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy It underlines the exceptional uncertainty of the current economic environment, highlights key drivers and impacts, and discusses the compounding effect of an ongoing AI revolution This series of reports draws on the individual and
The Future of Jobs Report 2025 | World Economic Forum Technological change, geoeconomic fragmentation, economic uncertainty, demographic shifts and the green transition – individually and in combination are among the major drivers expected to shape and transform the global labour market by 2030 The Future of Jobs Report 2025 brings together the perspective of over 1,000 leading global employers—collectively representing more than 14 million