OPINION/EDITORIAL

Oil Markets Are Bracing for Another External Shock

April 22, 2025/Oilprice.com Michael Kern Editor, Oilprice.com In this week’s newsletter, we will take a quick look at some of the critical figures and data in the energy markets this week.       We will then look at some of the key market movers early this week before providing you […]

: Enhancing Financial Stability for Resilience During Uncertain Times

(Credit: Angela Weiss/Getty images) By Tobias Adrian Capital markets are essential for driving economic activity, providing mechanisms for raising funds and allocating resources efficiently. The stability of these markets and the financial institutions that intermediate them are therefore macro-critical, especially when market volatility and economic uncertainty are high, as they […]

How to Build Public Support for Energy Subsidy and Pension Reforms

(Credit: Diy13/iStock by Getty Images) April 17, 2025/IMFBlog By Era Dabla-Norris, Davide Furceri, and Mauricio Soto Many countries struggle with low economic growth and high debt and will need bold fiscal actions to restore their finances. Two significant areas for potential savings are energy subsidies and pension systems. However, reforms in […]