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The global economy proves stronger than expected, which is good news for the U.S.
Feb 6, 2023
Europe's having a pretty good winter, and other parts of the world aren't doing too badly, either.
Davos wraps up with a mix of optimism and caution for the year ahead
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 20, 2023
The mood at the World Economic Forum was warmed by optimism about the global economy, says The Economist's Patrick Foulis.
Davos summit is starting. What's on the agenda?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 17, 2023
Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor of The Economist, says the World Economic Forum's elite attendees will talk far-ranging issues like climate and inflation.
World Bank predicts sharp economic downturn, hitting developing countries hardest
by
Lily Jamali
Jan 12, 2023
The projected slump would put the global economy on a razor’s edge, World Bank researchers say.
A battered world economy faces a "polycrisis"
Jan 11, 2023
The World Economic Forum's new report identifies a long list of interconnected economic threats that could feed off of and worsen each other. But there is a caveat.
Navigating 2023's global risks, from Russia to AI
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jan 5, 2023
Eurasia Group Founder Ian Bremmer talks through the consultancy's annual report of risks the world will face in the coming year.
Strong U.S. dollar presents problems for much of the world
Sep 28, 2022
Good for U.S. tourists and importers. Bad for exporters and fragile world economies.
For public good, not for profit.
Global markets are tanking because they see signs that the global economy is tanking
Sep 26, 2022
Inflation, declining demand and uncertainty are bumming out investors.
FedEx says shipping volume is down. That's a bad sign for the global economy.
Sep 16, 2022
The company's CEO thinks it is a sign of an impending global recession. One analyst says some of the decrease in volume is "self-inflicted."
China's lockdowns continue to disrupt personal lives and the global economy
by
Amy Scott
and Anais Amin
Sep 12, 2022
"There was a convenience shop owner nearby me who ate nothing but instant noodles for weeks," says Marketplace's Jennifer Pak.