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Speech by Chair Powell on the economic outlook

October 19, 2023/US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell At the Economic Club of New York Luncheon, New York, New York Before our discussion, I will take a few minutes to discuss recent economic data and the outlook for monetary policy. Recent Economic Data Incoming data over recent months show […]

Alarming Escalation in Child Sexual Abuse Online Revealed by Global Threat Assessment 2023

The findings underscore the pressing need for a coordinated, multi-faceted response to protect the world’s children from this escalating threat October 17, 2023/WeProtect Global Alliance WeProtect Global Alliance’s latest report shows 87% increase in reported child sexual abuse material; conversations with children on social gaming platforms can escalate into high-risk […]

2023/IMF, World Bank Annual Meetings: Multilateral Development Banks pledge stronger financing capacity for greater impact

To achieve a greater impact, the institutions have agreed to explore innovations to scale up financing capacity, boost climate action, strengthen co-financing and catalyse private sector engagement October 16, 2023/AfDB Heads of multilateral development banks (MDBs) attending this year’s IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Morocco have pledged to strengthen their […]