
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?
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 environment …
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 pandemic and …
What to know about the global economy in 2024 | World Economic …
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.
In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum
Aug 5, 2025 · So far, this year has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market. Economic factors …
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 using data from …
What to expect from inflation in 2024: Kristalina Georgieva | World ...
Jan 18, 2024 · According to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), that positive trend looks set to continue in 2024. “The inflation rate is going down, on average,” …
See how US inflation rates have changed since 2020
May 31, 2023 · The inflation rate in the US has been on the rise in recent years, reaching a high of 8.3% in 2022. This chart illustrates the rise of inflation for 2020-23.
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 …
What is inflation, and should we worry? An economist explains
Feb 17, 2022 · Inflation was low for decades in much of the developed world before COVID. A surge in demand, some problems of supply and soaring energy costs have caused a big jump in inflation …