OPINION/EDITORIAL

Economic Uncertainty and the Evolution of Monetary Policymaking

April 16, 2024/US Federal Reserve By Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson Thank you, Matteo. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 13th International Research Forum on Monetary Policy. The vibrant discussions you will engage in at this conference, and your research more broadly, will help us to understand […]

Oil Prices Settle Near $90 Despite Rising Geopolitical Risk

April 16, 2024/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com Oil prices have fallen back at the start of this week despite heightened geopolitical risk after Iran attacked Israel with more than 300 missiles and drones. Traders appear to be focused on fundamentals, awaiting a more tangible event for oil markets before pushing […]

Global Economy Remains Resilient Despite Uneven Growth, Challenges Ahead

(Credit: quietword / AdobeStock) April 16, 2024/IMFBlog By Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas Despite gloomy predictions, the global economy remains remarkably resilient, with steady growth and inflation slowing almost as quickly as it rose. The journey has been eventful, starting with supply-chain disruptions in the aftermath of the pandemic, an energy and food […]