Of Interest
you are currently viewing:Direct Carbon Pricing Covers Nearly One Third of Global EmissionsMay 19, 2026-Carbon pricing raises over $107 billion in government revenue The annual report, State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2026, finds that there are now 87 carbon pricing policies globally, increasing by seven since last year. The report shows that all large middle-income economies have now either implemented or are planning direct carbon pricing instruments, with the most significant developments in the past year in India and Viet Nam. The report also shows that direct carbon prices have grown 7% since last year’s edition and have doubled over the last decade. The average carbon price is now nearly $21/tCO2e. Source: worldbank.org |
Economic Growth to Slow in Europe and Central Asia as Risks Rise
April 8, 2026--Reforms to Build a More Dynamic Private Sector Can Bolster Job Creation and Resilience.
Economic growth in the developing countries of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is likely to slow substantially this year because of the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, geopolitical tensions, and trade fragmentation, says the World Bank Group's ECA Economic Update, released today.
Global Imbalances: Old Questions, New Answers?
April 6, 2026-Widening global current account imbalances are best addressed by simultaneous domestic policy adjustments. Industrial policy and tariffs offer a costly fix with unreliable effects on imbalances.
OECD Consumer Finance Risk Monitor 2026
April 2, 2026-Consumers face a dynamic and complex financial landscape, shaped by cost-of-living pressures and evolving risks, including scams and frauds.
These challenges, combined with consumer vulnerabilities such as low financial literacy and high levels of debt, threaten households' financial well-being.
March 2026 Labor Market Update: How Women Have Closed the Other Workforce Gender Gap
March 26, 2026-The gap between male and female labor force participation has hit a record low-and it's still falling.
Key points:
In the early 1990s, men held almost 7 million more jobs than women. As of early 2026, that gap had entirely closed.
In recent months, male employment has contracted while female employment has held steady, suggesting the convergence is still accelerating.
Mapped: The World’s Riskiest Markets in 2026
March 26, 2026-While businesses are feeling the adverse impacts of nature loss, they are also beginning to recognise the opportunities a nature-positive economy can offer. From precision agriculture to battery recycling to bio-based materials, new ways of doing business are delivering both long-term resilience and short-term gains.
AI investment and Middle East conflict shape outlook for global trade
March 20, 2026-The outlook for world trade in 2026 will be shaped by two powerful and opposite forces. On the one hand, the extraordinary momentum of investment in artificial intelligence (AI) continues to energize global demand for high-tech goods and digitally delivered services. On the other hand, the conflict in the Middle East -and the resulting spike in energy and transport costs - could weigh heavily on world trade and output.
50 Investible Opportunities for a New Nature Economy
March 17, 2026-While businesses are feeling the adverse impacts of nature loss, they are also beginning to recognise the opportunities a nature-positive economy can offer. From precision agriculture to battery recycling to bio-based materials, new ways of doing business are delivering both long-term resilience and short-term gains.
