World

Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Ten trends to watch in the coming year

Ten trends to watch in the coming year

A letter from Tom Standage, the editor of The Economist's “The World Ahead 2023”.

The Economist 04 Jan 2023
A reality check for the metaverse is coming

A reality check for the metaverse is coming

Is it really the next big thing? Watch this virtual space.

The Economist 03 Jan 2023
China faces deluge of covid deaths
Bloomberg

China faces deluge of covid deaths

China could see as many as 25,000 deaths a day from covid later in January.

Bloomberg 02 Jan 2023
Who will win the battle between bankers and budgets in 2023?

Who will win the battle between bankers and budgets in 2023?

It looks like central bankers around the world will remain hawkish.

The Economist 02 Jan 2023