Dollar dips ahead of US inflation data, supported by rate outlook
Reuters poll forecasts U.S. headline inflation at 3.8%. The dollar remained in sight of 13-month highs on Tuesday ahead of U.S. inflation data, which will
A sober look at the case for common European Union debt
More EU debt will not lower public borrowing costs or deepen markets without fiscal-union features, permanent issuance and credible fiscal backstops. Proposals for common European
How large current account imbalances unwind: Evidence from historical adjustment episodes
Global imbalances are back in the policy debate. This column examines 70 current account adjustment episodes across 51 economies from 1980 to 2024 to discover
How higher pensions shape work after retirement: Lessons from Germany’s Earned Income Pension Credit
Can governments raise pensions for low-income retirees without discouraging them from working? Drawing on Germany’s Earned Income Pension Credit, this column finds that higher pension
From Strategic Investment to Tangible Results: Notable examples from the Human Capital Trust Fund
Two-thirds of the income gap between developed and developing countries can be attributed to disparities in human capital. Yet, budgets for critical human capital investments are
Building on connectivity to transform financial inclusion in Arab countries
A new Global Findex Note, “Digital Connectivity and Financial Inclusion in Arab Countries”, reviews the region’s progress on financial inclusion, assesses financial vulnerabilities, and identifies
Electing women does not reduce corruption: Evidence from Brazil
As women gain political ground around the world, there is hope that the election of more women might also mean cleaner government. But is this
Private capital markets and inequality
Private capital markets have expanded rapidly, but access remains concentrated among wealthy investors. This column presents new evidence from the US which shows that high-net-worth
When travel restrictions became trade frictions: Evidence from Covid-era border closures
Covid travel restrictions limited movement of people but also made cross-border goods trade more difficult. This column uses a structural gravity model on global trade
UAE VAT and excise tax collection jumps 15% in 2025 to $12.53bln
The growth in tax revenues underscores the strength of the UAE’s fiscal approach and its ability to sustain stable government resources: official. The UAE Ministry
