
What is inflation and how does it affect consumers?
Nov 2, 2022 · Inflation pressures are more persistent than previously anticipated, but what is the inflation rate, how is it calculated and how can we rein it in?
Inflation: Why is it rising across the world and will it stay that way ...
May 12, 2022 · Inflation is on the increase around the world, with food and energy prices hitting record highs. The rise has been driven in large part by pent-up consumer demand after the pandemic and …
In charts: 7 global shifts defining 2025 so far | World Economic Forum
Aug 5, 2025 · 2025 has been marked by significant global shifts, including increased geopolitical instability, the accelerating impact of AI and a changing labour market.
Inflation: Past, Present and Future - The World Economic Forum
Jan 23, 2025 · Inflation has rocked post-pandemic economies throughout the world, resulting in central banks raising interest rates to levels rarely seen in decades. In a geoeconomic environment …
Inflation becomes the leading global concern in 2022
Oct 20, 2022 · The pandemic is no longer the chief global concern after months of war in Ukraine, droughts, an energy crisis and skyrocketing inflation, says Statista.
What is inflation, and should we worry? An economist explains
Feb 17, 2022 · Inflation was low for decades in much of the developed world before COVID. A surge in demand, some problems of supply and soaring energy costs have caused a big jump in inflation …
Chart: US consumers keep spending despite rising inflation | World ...
Nov 21, 2022 · Consumer spending is proving resilient in the face of surging inflation in the US, but spending on goods declined for the third consecutive quarter.
Geopolitics worries banks more than inflation, survey finds | World ...
Aug 5, 2024 · Geopolitical concerns have overtaken inflation as the primary risk factor for central banks and sovereign wealth funds, according to a new survey. It finds that 53% of central banks plan to …
How has inflation affected the prices of goods in the US? | World ...
Jan 4, 2023 · Inflation has caused the cost of many goods in the US to increase significantly in the past year. This chart shows the overall price changes of selected goods during this period using data from …
Here's how much the inflation rate has risen in the US | World …
Mar 16, 2022 · Rates of inflation in the United States are still increasing after hitting a 40-year high in January 2022. The Consumer Price Index for All Consumers (CPI-U) has increased by nearly 8% in …