Macroeconomic policies for AI
While some observers argue that artificial intelligence may lead to large productivity gains, there are also concerns that it may lead to technological unemployment and
The dollar’s status through the lens of foreign exchange reserves
The US dollar’s share of global foreign exchange reserves has fallen since the 1990s. This column argues that changes in aggregate reserve shares conflate two
Unlocking the benefits of green water flows for growth and development
At the Global Facility for Transboundary Waters, when we speak with stakeholders about transboundary water management, the conversation almost always centers on the stewardship of what
Building Resilience in Europe and Central Asia: A Smart Investment for Growth and Jobs
The data is clear: Investments in adaptation and resilience deliver high economic returns but remain insufficient and poorly targeted. Evidence shows that targeted, early investments
Fertilizer prices surge as Strait of Hormuz disruptions tighten supplies
The World Bank Group’s fertilizer price index rose more than 12 percent in 2026Q1 (q/q), marking its sixth increase in seven quarters. By April 2026,
Nvidia CEO joins Trump’s thorny trade mission to China
Trump embarks on the first visit by a U.S. president to China in nearly a decade eager to land some economic wins and prop up
The different effects of oil and gas supply shocks on euro area inflation
The surge in energy prices since March 2026 has revived questions about the pass-through to consumer prices. This column argues that oil supply shocks have
The impact of emissions trading systems on manufacturing installation productivity: Evidence from Japan
Emissions trading systems have been widely studied globally, but less attention has been paid to their impacts on the productivity of the regulated facilities. This
Dollar rises but still not far from pre-war levels, data awaited
Given the likelihood of elevated inflation readings, the CPI on Tuesday and PPI on Wednesday. The U.S. dollar extended gains for a second straight session
AI rally fizzles as Middle East ceasefire goes on ‘life support’
Oil rises, stocks fall as Middle East ceasefire falters and Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Oil crept higher and the dollar rose on Tuesday as
