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Despite anticipated ‘soft landing’ of US economy, UNCTAD warns of stalling and divergent global growth

Despite anticipated ‘soft landing’ of US economy, UNCTAD warns of stalling and divergent global growth

4 Oct 2023
The Trade and Development Report 2023 projects world economic growth to slow from 3% in 2022 to 2.4% in 2023, calling for global financial reforms and more pragmatic policies to tackle pressing challenges.
Global e-commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion, COVID-19 boosts online sales

Global e-commerce jumps to $26.7 trillion, COVID-19 boosts online sales

3 May 2021
The pandemic has, however, resulted in mixed fortunes for some e-commerce companies, reversing the profits of firms offering services such as ride-hailing and travel.
Global economy gets COVID-19 shot from US stimulus, but pre-existing conditions worsen

Global economy gets COVID-19 shot from US stimulus, but pre-existing conditions worsen

18 Mar 2021
New projections show stronger growth than expected in 2021, but the untackled problems of inequality, indebtedness and weak investment threaten hopes for a more resilient future.