
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 …
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.
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.
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.
What is hyperinflation? | World Economic Forum
Jun 13, 2022 · In general, the term is used when the rate of inflation increases at more than 50% a month. Typically, hyperinflation is triggered by a very quick growth in the money supply. This could …
Stagflation made us rethink how we manage economies. Will it make a ...
Mar 18, 2025 · Anticipation has grown for an onset of 'stagflation,’ a toxic blend of deteriorating growth and rising inflation, in the US and elsewhere. Dismal stagflation in the 1970s forced a broad shift in …
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 …
Chief Economists Outlook: May 2025 | World Economic Forum
May 28, 2025 · The May 2025 Chief Economists Outlook explores key trends in the global economy, including the latest outlook for growth, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy. It underlines the …
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 …