OPINION/EDITORIAL

Building Forward Better: Toward A Fairer Post-Pandemic World

Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s Remarks at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences May 14, 2021/IMF 1. Introduction Monsignor Sanchez Sorondo, President Von Braun, President Zamagni, distinguished ministers and guests: it is truly an honor and a great joy to join you today in person, as we emerge from an unprecedented crisis. […]

Oil Prices Rebound As Global Oil Glut Drains

May 14, 2021/OilPrice.com Oil prices rebounded on Friday morning as inflation fears fade and the global supply glut slowly drains, although the IEA did revise its demand projection downward. Friday, May 14th, 2021 Oil prices rebounded on Friday after a midweek selloff. Neither the bullish nor bearish narratives are taking […]

IMF Weekend Read: Africa’s Policy Trilemma

May 14, 2021/IMF Weekend Read In today’s edition we focus on a policy “trilemma” in Africa, the need for climate disclosure improvements, social unrest and stock markets, opportunities and risks for public-private infrastructure partnerships, how innovation has thrived during the crisis, and much more. On that note, let’s dive right in. […]