Feb 19, 2024 · During the Great Recession of 2008, for example, governments introduced a number of quantitative easing measures, pumping trillions into the global economy in an attempt to resuscitate it. Following this unprecedented level of stimulus, markets began to recover, although lingering scars like higher unemployment and lower average income levels ...

Mar 30, 2023 · This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: Banking crisis sparks recession fears; World Bank warns of 'lost decade' of global growth; Generative AI could create productivity boom and lift global GDP by 7%, says Goldman Sachs.

Jan 16, 2023 · Geneva, Switzerland, 17 January 2023 – A majority of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chief Economists expect a global recession in 2023, see geopolitical tensions continuing to shape the global economy, and anticipate further monetary tightening in the United States and Europe. These are the key findings of the Chief Economists Outlook, …

Oct 20, 2020 · “Accelerating automation and the fallout from the COVID-19 recession has deepened existing inequalities across labour markets and reversed gains in employment made since the global financial crisis in 2007-2008. It’s a double disruption scenario that presents another hurdle for workers in this difficult time.

May 13, 2024 · As these two crises slip slowly into the past, another kind of recession is threatening to upend the global order. At a time when the playbook for international relations, diplomacy and political good manners is being re-written, there are warnings the world is facing what's being called a geopolitical recession.

May 24, 2022 · In an interview for the World Economic Forum at Davos, the IMF's Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva outlined urgent steps to avoid global recession. The IMF projects that the growth of global economy will slow from an estimated 6.1% in 2021 to 3.6% in 2022 and 2023. Striving for peace in Ukraine is paramount.

Jan 15, 2024 · The global economy is expected to remain uncertain throughout 2024. The World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook finds that just over half of chief economists anticipate the global economy to weaken this year.

Jan 30, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 reveals in which parts of the world risks like recession, conflict or the climate crisis are ranked the highest. Economic downturn was considered the number one risk over the next two years by a significant number of regions, including the US and over 20 European countries.

Sep 25, 2020 · Europe and emerging markets have been hit hard economically, China has escaped a recession. But the worst could be behind us, and a greener economy could emerge after the pandemic, according to the Chief Economist at IHS Markit. Subscribe here.

Mar 24, 2023 · The phrase 'rolling recession' is being used to describe the current economic situation, particularly in the United States. This is when some sectors are contracting, while others expand. Some areas of the economy remaining strong could head …