—Let’s Make Sure It Benefits Humanity (Credit: X-poser/Adobe Stock) January 14, 2024/IMFBlog By Kristalina Georgieva We are on the brink of a technological revolution that could jumpstart productivity, boost global growth and raise incomes around the world. Yet it could also replace jobs and deepen inequality. The rapid advance of […]
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Charts Spotlight Inflation, Economic Growth, Globalization, and Climate Change
(Credit: Adobe Stock/iStock by Getty Images/IMF) A look back at the most popular charts on IMF Blog in 2023 January 12, 2024/IMFBlog The Editors Our most-read Chart of the Week blogs last year show reader interest tracking the most pressing issues for the global economy. From inflation and economic growth […]
Geopolitical Risks Push Oil Prices Higher
January 12, 2024/Oilrice.com Michael Kern Editor, Oilprice.com Oil prices are being pushed higher by renewed geopolitical risk after the UK and the U.S. launched an attack on Houthi positions in Yemen. Brent temporarily climbed above $80 before falling back slightly. Friday, January 12, 2024 The escalation of tensions in the […]

