How IFC is mobilizing capital for sustainable urban growth
Urbanization offers tremendous opportunities for job creation and economic growth, which can only be realized if cities invest in the infrastructure needed to support their
Conservation in the path of development: new data to guide road corridor investments
Biodiversity loss poses a direct threat to human well-being, economic development, and planetary health Biodiversity supports food security, clean water, climate stability, and livelihoods —
The hidden cycle: How informality shapes fiscal policy and sovereign default
The informal sector tends to expand during economic downturns and contract in recoveries, and is also highly sensitive to fiscal policy. This column explores the
The macroeconomic implications of extreme weather events: Insights from advanced economies
Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity, yet their macroeconomic impacts remain poorly understood. This column argues that the highly localised nature of
Data, power and emissions: How AI’s growth may slow down the green transition
AI and other data-intensive technologies may help optimise energy use, but the technologies themselves are power hungry. This column explores how the diffusion of AI
Wall Street set to open higher ahead of Fed meeting, tech earnings
The euro was steady at $1.1635 and the dollar index was up 0.2% on the day at 98.885. – European stocks edged higher and Wall
Tariffs to raise costs, delay oil and gas projects in 2026, report says
The energy industry relies heavily on global supply chains and internationally sourced materials such as drilling rigs, valves, compressors and specialized steel are central to
Dollar strengthens as traders process trade talks and Fed
The euro dipped 0.2% to $1.1628, set to snap a five-day streak of gains, and the dollar also rose 0.4% against the Swiss franc to
Gold climbs 2% on Fed rate cut as investors weigh US-China trade talks
Spot gold climbed 1.3% to $3,980.00 per ounce as of 1109 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery slipped 0.2% to $3,991.50 per ounce. Gold
Gender wealth inequality in the European Union: a distributional perspective
Analysis of single women and men in Europe reveals persistent gender wealth gaps and differing patterns across countries. This paper investigates gender-related disparities in wealth
