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Volatile Commodity Prices Reduce Growth and Amplify Swings in Inflation

March 28, 2023

Adil Mohommad, Mehdi Raissi, Kyuho Lee, Chanpheng Fizzarotti

Resurgent volatility in commodity markets will likely pose economic challenges in coming years even as prices decline

Global Food Prices to Remain Elevated Amid War, Costly Energy, La Niña

December 9, 2022

Christian Bogmans, Andrea Pescatori, Ervin Prifti

Interest-rate hikes have eased price pressures, but the weather, war and material costs could keep food prices elevated for longer

Global Food Crisis Demands Support for People, Open Trade, Bigger Local Harvests

September 30, 2022

Kristalina Georgieva, Sebastián Sosa, Björn Rother

Unprecedented humanitarian challenge requires rapid action to ease suffering of those without enough to eat and provide financing to countries in need

Lower Oil Reliance Insulates World From 1970s-Style Crude Shock

May 5, 2022

Nico Valckx

war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia are causing substantial economic spillovers, notably for energy.

Africa Faces New Shock as War Raises Food and Fuel Costs

April 28, 2022

Abebe Aemro Selassie, Peter Kovacs

The effects of the war in Ukraine leave policymakers with little room to maneuver.

Governments Need Agile Fiscal Policies as Food and Fuel Prices Spike

April 20, 2022

Jean-Marc Fournier, Vitor Gaspar, Paulo Medas, Roberto Accioly Perrelli

Spending imperatives from pandemic and war meet high debt and tight budget constraints.

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