The International Monetary Fund published its economic outlook (in my opinion, it is a bit too optimistic):
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What caught my eye: The US-China trade conflict, workers and commuting, climate scenarios for central banks, and much more…
As always when Chad Bown publishes a piece, I can only recommend it!
UK economy: A really hard winter and a slow recovery
The UK economy is currently in deep troubles during these days
What caught my eye: Monetary policy post-pandemic, investment treaties, the financial stability implications of digital assets, and much more…
Does the digital financial system create new potential challenges to financial stability?
Japan: Solid recovery from the pandemic this year, but clouds are gathering
The Japanese economy is doing well over the summer.
What caught my eye: Scientific writing, central bank digital currencies, the rise of the side startup, and much more…
“We find that applicants with a history of risky research are less likely to be selected for funding than those without such a history, especially early career applicants.”
What caught my eye: The value of data, central bank digital currencies, and much more…
The “Great Resignation” in perspective:
U.S. Economy: Growth dips amid high inflation
The US economy contracted by 0.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the previous quarter (annualized 1.4 percent). However, this was mainly due to the fact that exports declined significantly.
German economy slowed by war, inflation and Chinese lockdowns
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the outlook for the German economy has deteriorated.
Further wave of pandemic delays recovery of the global economy
Against the backdrop of the omicron wave and continuing problems with international supply chains, the global economy lost further momentum at the beginning of the year.