Underlying inflation: Zooming in on goods versus services
All of the measures regularly monitored at the ECB of underlying inflation, which captures the ‘signal’ on medium-term inflationary pressures, have come down since the
EU governments face pivotal vote on Chinese EV tariffs
European Union members face a pivotal vote on Friday on whether to impose tariffs of up to 45% on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles in
Oil prices little changed as Middle East conflict, ample supply outlook weigh
Oil prices were little changed on Friday, but remained on track for strong weekly gains, as investors weighed the prospect of a wider Middle East
Dollar near six-week high ahead of US jobs report; yen wobbles
The dollar hovered near a six-week high on Friday ahead of a payrolls report that could decide the path of U.S. interest rates, while the
Asia shares fall, oil set for weekly gains on Mideast risks
Asian stocks retreated on Friday while oil prices headed for their sharpest weekly gain in more than a year, as escalating tensions in the Middle
Innovative financing solutions for improved nutrition
In spite of a commendable decline in stunting rates over the past 30 years, 148 million children worldwide remain stunted. The condition impairs their growth,
Trash talk: Five ways to reduce the cost of urban waste collection
It’s 7 AM, and the rumbling of a garbage truck jolts you awake. The beeping as it backs up, the mechanical whirr as it hoists and
The secret to infrastructure success? Strong PPP frameworks
What could developing countries do with an extra $500 million per year for infrastructure? That kind of money could finance around 83 kilometers of bus rapid
Sharing news left and right
Prior to the 2020 US presidential election, Twitter modified its user interface for sharing social media posts, hoping to slow the spread of misinformation. Using
International trade and macroeconomic dynamics with sanctions
Economic sanctions on trade and financial activities are increasingly being used around the world. This column develops a model of international trade and macroeconomic dynamics
