Sub-Saharan Africa’s Difficult Road to Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented health and economic crisis for sub-Saharan Africa. […]
Engines Not Yet in Sync: A Multispeed Recovery in Asia
The Asia-Pacific region is recovering from its worst recession in living memory. Our latest Regional Economic Outlook shows that a recovery started in the third quarter, but growth engines are not all firing with the same power across countries, leading to a multispeed recovery. […]
Charting a Path for a Resilient Recovery in Sub Saharan Africa
By Kristalina Georgieva and Abebe Aemro Selassie
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Perhaps first among the many lessons of 2020 is that the notion of so‑called black swan events is not some remote worry. These purportedly once‑in‑a‑generation events are occurring with increasing frequency.
Chart of the WeekEurope’s Wage-Price Puzzle
Does higher wage growth fuel inflation? In Europe, that has historically been the case. […]
Chart of the Week: Words Count for Central Bank Communications in Latin America
By Juan Yepez
October 15, 2018
Effective central bank communications are essential in guiding market expectations (photo: lionvision/iStock)
When it comes to central banks in Latin America, sometimes words can speak louder than actions. […]
Chart of the Week: Invest in Robots and People in Asia
By IMFBlog
August 29, 2018
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An engineer adjusts a robot arm in a robotics plant in Shenyang, China, where industrial robots are widely used for manufacturing (photo: Yang Qing Xinhua News Agency/Newscom)
With about 1 million robots in use in Asia, robotics and automation mean economic risks and growth opportunities for the region. […]