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  1. 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?

  2. 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 …

  3. In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum

    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.

  4. 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 …

  5. The Global Risks Report 2026 | World Economic Forum

    Jan 14, 2026 · The Global Risks Report 2026 analyses global risks through three timeframes to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities.

  6. How inflation impacts lower-income households in the US | World ...

    Jan 19, 2022 · Inflation affects different households in different ways, sometimes impacting the lowest-income households the most. Inflation in the U.S. is running at 7.2% for the lowest income …

  7. Inflation becomes the leading global concern in 2022

    Oct 20, 2022 · The pandemic is no longer the chief global concern after months of war in Ukraine, droughts, an energy crisis and skyrocketing inflation, says Statista.

  8. 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.

  9. What is the Consumer Price Index and its link to inflation? | World ...

    May 17, 2022 · 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 …

  10. How rising food and energy prices are impacting global inflation ...

    Sep 7, 2022 · 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 …