
What is inflation and how does it affect consumers?
Nov 2, 2022 · Inflation pressures are more persistent than previously anticipated, but what is the inflation rate, how is it calculated and how can we rein it in?
In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic …
Aug 5, 2025 · 2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market.
What to know about the global economy in 2024 | World …
Dec 11, 2024 · The global economy was front and centre in 2024, as leaders grappled with challenges like inflation, multiple elections and the Intelligent Age.
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 …
How has inflation affected the prices of goods in the US? | World ...
Jan 4, 2023 · Inflation has caused the cost of many goods in the US to increase significantly in the past year. This chart shows the overall price changes of selected goods during this period …
Chief Economists' Outlook: September 2025 | World Economic …
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 …
Inflation: Past, Present and Future - The 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 hyperinflation? | World Economic Forum
Jun 13, 2022 · In general, the term is used when the rate of inflation increases at more than 50% a month. Typically, hyperinflation is triggered by a very quick growth in the money supply. This …
Stagflation made us rethink how we manage economies. Will it …
Mar 18, 2025 · Anticipation has grown for an onset of 'stagflation,’ a toxic blend of deteriorating growth and rising inflation, in the US and elsewhere. Dismal stagflation in the 1970s forced a …
Chief Economists Outlook: May 2025 | World Economic Forum
May 28, 2025 · 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 …