Central bankers are poised to raise interest rates in March. The Russian invasion of Ukraine poses a risk to economic growth but will likely exacerbate inflation.
Author: Jeanna Smialek
Inflation’s Worldwide Surge May Be a Good Sign
Inflation has surged across advanced economies. The shared experience underlines that price gains come from temporary drivers — for now.
Ambassador Tai Outlined Biden’s Goal of Worker-Focused Trade Policy
The U.S. trade representative called for stronger worker protections in trade policy as the administration looks to curb the negative impact of globalization.
Nobel Economics Prize Goes to Pioneers in Reducing Poverty
Three professors, Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo, both of M.I.T., and Michael Kremer of Harvard, were honored.