IMF COUNTRY FOCUS May 27, 2020/IMF Already among the most remote countries on earth, Pacific island states saw their vital economic links weakened in recent months with the evaporation of tourism, severe disruptions to international trade, and a reduction in remittances. For these countries, the COVID-19 pandemic may cut deeper […]
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Oil Holds Gains As Demand Continues To Rise
May 26, 2020/OilPrice.com By Josh Owens for Oilprice.com Chart of the Week – The U.S. South accounts for more utility-scale solar installations over the past three years than any other region of the country. – The “South Atlantic” region installed 2.2 GW of new solar in 2019, according to […]
Keeping Economic Data Flowing During COVID-19
May 26, 2020/IMFBlog By Louis Marc Ducharme, James Tebrake, and Zaijin Zhan Accurate and timely economic data are crucial for informing policy decisions, especially during a crisis. But the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the production of many key statistics. Without reliable data, policymakers cannot assess how badly the pandemic is […]
