In 2024, global debt reached a staggering USD 250 trillion, equivalent to 237% of global GDP, according to the IMF’s 2024 Global Debt Monitor. Although this marks a slight decline...
Introduction In 2025,U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff hikes—including a staggering increase from 34% to 145% on Chinese imports and a flat 10% tariff on key trade partners such as...
A Pathway to Sustainable Growth Africa holds a treasure trove of mineral wealth, producing 80% of the world’s platinum, 67% of its cobalt, and leading in gold, diamonds, and bauxite....
Sub-Saharan Africa's economic outlook for 2024 presents a picture of gradual recovery, with growth projected to rise from 2.4% in 2023 to 3% in 2024, and reaching 4% by 2025-2026....
Global inflation is projected to moderate to 3.5% in 2024, with a further decline to 2.8% by 2026, aligning with central bank targets. However, inflation remains elevated, especially in Emerging...
Global growth is projected to stabilize at 2.6% in 2024, with only a slight rise to 2.7% by 2026, falling below the pre-pandemic average of 3.1%. Advanced economies are expected...
Global growth faces multiple risks, including geopolitical tensions, which may disrupt trade and raise energy prices beyond $84 per barrel in 2024. Trade fragmentation could slow expected trade growth to...
Global growth is projected to stabilize at 2.6% in 2024, rising to 2.7% by 2025-2026, which is slower than the pre-COVID average of 3.1%. Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs)...
Global growth prospects in 2024 show diverse regional dynamics. South Asia is the fastest-growing region, with projected growth of 6.2%, driven by India’s 6.6% expansion. East Asia and Pacific (EAP)...
Commodity prices are projected to stabilize after the volatility caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, though they will remain at historically high levels. In 2024, oil...
