According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017, the world economy remains trapped in a prolonged period of slow growth
Weak investment is a major cause of the slowdown in global growth
East Asia and South Asia remain the world?s most dynamic regions
Global issues
Prolonged period of slow global growth amid significant uncertainties
The World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2017, launched on January 17, states that the world economy continues to face significant uncertainties and downside risks over changes in the international policy environment, unconventional monetary policy, debt overhang in emerging economies and volatile financial flows. According to the…
World Economic Situation And Prospects: February 2017 Briefing, No. 99
Rates of return in the United States rise relative to the rest of the world
European Union sanctions against the Russian Federation extended
Recent improvement in East Asia?s exports could see setback amid significant uncertainties
Global issues
Rates of return in the United States rise relative to the rest of the world
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points on 15 December, a move that was widely anticipated by financial markets and economic forecasters. This marks the second interest rate move by the Fed since rates were reduced to near-zero levels at the height of the…
World Economic Situation And Prospects: January 2017 Briefing, No. 98
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