- — IMF chief says world economy faces multiple risks despite resilience
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at 9/21/26 3:00pmThe world economy faces risks from stubborn inflation, higher debt service cost and artificial intelligence (AI) investment though it has proven to be more resilient than many feared, according to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Speaking in a dialogue at a special edition of the Qatar Economic Forum in New ...- — G20 GDP growth slows slightly to 0.7% in the second quarter of 2026
- at 9/15/26 3:00pmGDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the G20 area grew by 0.7% in the second quarter of 2026, slightly down from 0.8% in the previous quarter, according to provisional estimates (Figure 1). This reflected a mixed picture across G20 countries for which data were available, with most recording a slowdown. Among G20 economies with available data, ...
- — Governments reforming tax systems to boost growth but revenue pressures continue to mount
- at 9/11/26 4:00amGovernments introduced tax reforms in 2025 to support growth and investment, but revenue-raising responses to mounting pressure on public finances generally remained modest, according to a new OECD report. Tax Policy Reforms 2026 shows that tax policy choices diverged across countries last year, reflecting differences in economic conditions and national priorities. The report compares tax ...
- — OECD unemployment rate at 4.9% in July 2026, its lowest level in a year
- at 9/10/26 3:00pmThe OECD unemployment rate reached 4.9% in July 2026, down from 5.0% in June and close to its historic low of 4.8% recorded in June 2023 (Figure 1 and table 1). The number of unemployed individuals in the OECD fell to 34.7 million, the lowest level in a year (Table 2). In July 2026, unemployment ...
- — OECD headline inflation broadly stable at 4.1% in July 2026, as energy inflation stabilised above 10%
- at 9/10/26 4:00amYear-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was broadly stable at 4.1% in July 2026, following a decline in June (Table 1, Figures 1 and 2). Increases in headline inflation across 13 OECD countries were largely balanced by declines in 14, while rates remained broadly stable in 11. Year-on-year ...
- — ECB’s Schnabel may depart early for IMF role, report says
- at 9/3/26 3:00pmEuropean Central Bank executive board member Isabel Schnabel may leave her position before her term ends for a role at the International Monetary Fund, Handelsblatt reported today. The newspaper cited government and finance sources. Schnabel’s current term as executive board member is scheduled to run through the end of 2027. If she departs early, Bundesbank ...
- — G20 trade accelerated in Q2 2026, boosted primarily by merchandise imports and services trade
- at 9/3/26 4:00amG20 merchandise trade accelerated in Q2 2026. Measured in current US dollars, quarter-on-quarter import growth rose markedly to 6.7%, from the 5.2% growth recorded in the previous quarter, reflecting strong increases in a number of G20 economies. G20 merchandise exports growth remained broadly flat at 5.9%. Preliminary estimates also point to an acceleration in services ...
- — OECD GDP growth picks up slightly in the second quarter of 2026
- at 8/27/26 4:00amGDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth in the OECD area increased slightly to 0.5% in Q2 2026, up from 0.4% in the previous quarter, according to provisional estimates (Figure 1). This reflected a mixed picture across the 30 OECD countries for which data were available. In Q2 2026, 27 countries recorded growth, but at varying rates, ...
- — Well-Designed Regulatory and Institutional Reforms Can Boost Economic Growth
- at 8/26/26 3:00pmGroup of Twenty economies have weathered another year of shocks, from energy price increases and persistent policy uncertainty to heightened protectionism. But this resilience should not obscure a deeper challenge: medium-term growth prospects remain weak. We forecast annual growth for the group—which accounts for about 85 percent of global output—of just 3 percent in 2031, ...
- — IMF chief says global economy weathered Iran war shock well
- at 8/26/26 11:00amThe International Monetary Fund said today that the world economy has handled the energy supply disruption from the Iran war better than expected, though mounting fiscal pressures in some nations remain a concern. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke to reporters ahead of next weeks Group of 20 finance leaders meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. ...
- — Real household income growth in the OECD area slows to 0.2% in Q1 2026, down from 0.6% in Q4 2025
- at 8/6/26 3:00pmReal household income per capita in the OECD increased by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, a slowdown from 0.6% growth in Q4 2025. Meanwhile, real GDP per capita grew by 0.3%, a slight pickup from 0.2% in Q4 2025. GDP growth focuses on the change in aggregate economic activity, whereas household income growth ...
- — OECD headline inflation eased to 4.2% in June 2026, reflecting a temporary decline in energy inflation
- at 8/5/26 3:00pmYear-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May (Table 1, Figures 1 and 2), following three consecutive monthly increases. Headline inflation declined in 20 OECD countries, rose in 6, and was stable or broadly stable in 12. In June, ...
- — IMF strategy chief calls for price stability amid global uncertainty
- at 7/15/26 3:00pmThe International Monetary Fund’s new strategy chief called on government officials Wednesday to maintain credibility in fiscal and monetary policy to keep prices stable as global economic uncertainty continues. Christian Mumssen, the fund’s new director of strategy, pointed to a series of major economic shocks in recent years, including the coronavirus pandemic, cost-of-living crises, trade ...
- — IMF / July 26 World Economic Outlook Update
- at 7/10/26 3:00pmThe International Monetary Fund says the global economy remains resilient despite the shock from the recent war but warns that inflation remains a concern. In its July update to the World Economic Outlook, the IMF kept its medium-term growth projections broadly unchanged while noting that progress in bringing down inflation has stalled. The IMF says ...
- — IMF: Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology
- at 7/8/26 3:00pmThe International Monetary Fund reduced its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0% on Wednesday, citing continued risks from the Middle East war, trade fragmentation and potential market corrections in artificial intelligence expectations. The global lender said the world economy avoided a more severe downturn from the conflict, as demand-driven momentum in the technology sector helped ...
- — OECD job markets remain strong, but real wages are lagging
- at 7/8/26 3:00pmOECD job markets have remained resilient, with total employment in OECD countries at an all-time high and projected to continue to grow this year and next. However, real wages remain below their levels five years ago in around one-third of OECD countries, and this year’s energy shock is expected to put further pressure on wages, ...
- — Tourist arrivals reach new record but the sector must adapt to keep growing
- at 7/6/26 3:00pmInternational tourist arrivals in OECD countries rose by an estimated 3.4% in 2025 to reach a record 847 million, building on strong growth of 8.1% in 2024. However, as geopolitical tensions, shifting traveller behaviour, and extreme weather-related events continue to shape the tourism landscape, destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt ...
- — OECD headline inflation rose further to 4.6% in May 2026, fuelled by higher energy prices
- at 7/6/26 3:00pmYear-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 4.6% in May 2026, up from 4.4% in April. Headline inflation increased in 16 OECD countries, declined in 8, and was stable or broadly stable in 14. It remained above 5% in Colombia, Greece, Iceland and Lithuania, and exceeded 30% ...
- — Digital trade accounted for one quarter of total trade across the OECD in 2023
- at 7/3/26 3:00pmNew experimental estimates show that digital trade represented one quarter of exports across the OECD in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the focus has been on digitally delivered trade, but new estimates suggest that digitally ordered trade is equally important. In 2023, digital trade ...
- — Digital trade accounted for one quarter of total trade across the OECD in 2023
- at 7/2/26 4:00amNew experimental estimates show that digital trade represented one quarter of exports across the OECD in 2023, underscoring the importance of digital technologies in shaping international trade. Up to now, much of the focus has been on digitally delivered trade, but new estimates suggest that digitally ordered trade is equally important. In 2023, digital trade ...
- — The research and innovation workforce continues to expand across the OECD
- at 7/1/26 4:00amThe professional science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce has continued to grow across OECD and EU economies, according to the latest data from the Research and Innovation Careers Observatory (ReICO). The share of science and engineering (SE) professionals rose from 3.2 to 3.7% of total employment across OECD countries between 2017 and 2024. Information ...
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