OECD sees global economy turning the corner as inflation declines and trade growth strengthens
The global economy is turning the corner as growth remained resilient through the first half of 2024, with declining inflation,…
ILO on Gaza Strip: War propels unemployment to to 80%, shrinks GDP by 83.5%
Eight months of war in the Gaza Strip have caused loss of jobs and livelihoods on a massive scale and…
Remarks by EU Commissioner Gentiloni at the Eurogroup press conference
Equally important, the much-needed fiscal adjustment should not lead to investment cuts. This is a really difficult balance to find.…
Greece: IMF Executive Board concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation
Greece’s economic outlook has improved notably. After a strong post-pandemic recovery, economic activity remained robust with real GDP growth projected…
Greece: Staff Concluding Statement of the IMF 2023 Article IV Consultation Mission
Greece’s economic outlook has improved notably with real GDP expanding beyond its pre-pandemic trend level. The public debt-to-GDP ratio has…
Remarks by EU Commissioner Gentiloni at the Eurogroup press conference
Starting with the good news: inflation in the euro area fell to 2.9% in October, down from 4.3% in September,…
Addressing regional disparities: OECD’s call for tailored policies
Over the last two decades, levels of gross domestic product (GDP) per capita have converged across OECD economies, driven in…
2.6% increase in Switzerland’s GDP in 2022
Switzerland's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.6% in 2022 at the previous year’s prices. This sustained growth is part…
Meeting on economic issues: Vladimir Putin on Russian GDP
The meeting was attended by Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive…
Sweden: Inflation puts pressure on economy and households
Swedish household consumption has declined for four consecutive quarters, a trend that is expected to continue and intensify somewhat during…
IMF Country Report No. 2023/079 : Malta – selected Issues
Washinton, D.C., 8 February 2023 This paper on Malta was prepared by a staff team...
New study: The impact of capitalism on poverty maybe isn’t what you assume
Geneva, 7 October 2022 The historical record is a bit fuzzy, but we seem to be nearing the...