Monthly Briefing on the World Economic Situation and Prospects

World Economic Situation and Prospects: September 2022 Briefing, No. 164
Amid health, climate, food security and geopolitical crises, strengthened and effective multilateral cooperation will remain critical to stimulate growth, support the most vulnerable and put the world economy on track towards sustainable development.
World Economic Situation and Prospects: August 2022 Briefing, No. 163
Introducing CBDCs for widespread use may have positive effects for the economy but also present new challenges, as its impact on financial intermediation and fiscal and monetary policy operations are not yet fully understood.
World Economic Situation and Prospects: July 2022 Briefing, No. 162
The global macroeconomic outlook continues to change amid growing uncertainties, pronounced monetary policy tightening and roiling financial markets.
World Economic Situation and Prospects: June 2022 Briefing, No. 161
The war in Ukraine will significantly impact global efforts to deal with the climate emergency by driving up energy prices and placing energy security at the heart of policy making in many countries.
World Economic Situation and Prospects: May 2022 Briefing, No. 160
Inflation is rising in many developing countries, driven by higher energy and food prices, supply chain disruptions and, in some cases, release of pent-up demand. Many central banks have responded with significant interest rate hikes.
World Economic Situation and Prospects: April 2022 Briefing, No. 159
The Ukraine war may lead to global, regional and national crises on multiple fronts: a refugee crisis; energy, metals and food price shocks; disruptions in global trade; and distress in financial markets.
World Economic Situation and Prospects: March 2022 Briefing, No. 158
Forthcoming changes in US monetary policy will have significant impacts on countries? net international investment positions, likely pushing some least developed countries to greater indebtedness.
World Economic Situation and Prospects: February 2022 Briefing, No. 157
The world has emerged from the depths of a paralyzing economic crisis, but recovery remains fragile amid the lingering pandemic, persistent labour market challenges, ongoing supply-chain disruptions and rising inflation.
World Economic Situation And Prospects: December 2021 Briefing, No. 156
Favourable terms of trade provide much needed policy room to combat the pandemic and advance transformative reforms that can sustainably reduce poverty and inequality.