December 17, 2021/IMF In its October 11, 2021 statement , the IMF’s Executive Board noted that it had “confidence in the impartiality and analytical excellence of IMF staff and in the IMF’s robust and effective channels for complaint, dissent, and accountability,” but it would consider “possible additional steps to ensure the strength […]
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Rising Inflation Widespread Globally, but US Stands Out
December 14, 2021/Fitch Ratings The global inflation shock has intensified in recent months as annual inflation rates for many of the largest economies climbed to their highest levels for years or even decades, as illustrated in Fitch Ratings’ latest ‘20/20 Vision’ chart pack. The US stands out among the major […]
Taxes to Tackle Inequality
December 17, 2021/IMF Weekend Read Welcome to the Weekend Read! In today’s edition we focus on a new global debt record, how taxes can address inequality, making digital money safer, Africa’s future, growth in the Gulf region, the United Kingdom’s outlook, and much more. Programming note: The Weekend Read will be on […]
