Stronger oversight, better data, and deeper coordination are needed to safeguard faster and more interconnected markets
Integrating and deepening banking and venture capital markets would boost output by at least 3 percent, and make business dynamism reforms more powerful
With the rise of more expansive investment models, it is time to renew focus on sound legal frameworks
Less demand, more production, and inventory drawdowns prevented a larger price spike. A quick supply recovery is essential to avoid further damage to the global economy
As governments intervene more, evidence shows that the benefits are modest and depend on thoughtful design
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To weather the shock, policymakers should ensure that any near-term measures are time-bound and targeted at the most vulnerable, and maintain the focus on medium-term development objectives
Impact on economic activity will vary across countries, but inflation will rise for all
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.
Resilience, supervision, and international coordination are essential to safeguarding global financial markets as new AI tools enable attackers
Markets have been broadly orderly so far—but financial stability risks are elevated
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Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns
Policymakers should strengthen oversight of nonbank financial intermediaries, whose increasing interconnectedness with banks could exacerbate adverse shocks
Risks have risen as financial conditions tightened, with key vulnerabilities ahead
New policy tracker shows many governments pursuing costly responses to fuel and food price hikes, leaving less room to address future challenges
Governments can protect vulnerable households, keep businesses open, and preserve price signals without straining public finances
Middle East conflict intensifies global uncertainty at a time of strained public finances, underscoring the need for policies that preserve future stability
Spending more efficiently and reallocating public funds toward investment and innovation can be a powerful growth strategy
Prudent anchors, corrective mechanisms, and supportive institutions can help countries comply with their fiscal rules and commit to sound public finances
Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures
Policy choices will determine whether workers and firms are adequately prepared for the AI revolution
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Artificial intelligence could boost Europe’s productivity, but gains will hinge on efforts to deepen the single market and the calibration of regulation
The power-hungry technology requires policies to help expand electricity supplies, incentivize alternative sources, and help contain price surges
Some countries risk missing out on the full economic benefits of AI, but more formal jobs and expanded digital access can help
