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The Unexpected Rise in Remittances to Central America and Mexico During the Pandemic

September 21, 2022

Remittances hit record levels in 2021 driven by rising US wages and unemployment insurance relief.

Smaller Economies in Latin America and Caribbean Face a Bigger Inflation Challenge

September 19, 2022

As inflation continues to be elevated across Latin America and the Caribbean, the impact on real incomes and purchasing power remains a key challenge, especially for the most vulnerable.

Vietnam Bucks Asia's Weakening Growth Trend

September 6, 2022

Vietnam’s upbeat growth outlook is bucking the slowing trend elsewhere in Asia, with relatively subdued inflation that’s also an exception to the general rule in the region.

Podcasts

A Sustainable Future: Ratna Sahay on Mainstreaming Gender

September 29, 2022

François Villeroy de Galhau on the Ethics of Currency

September 22, 2022

Carlo Pizzinelli on How Consumers Chart Inflation

September 8, 2022

May Khamis on Financial Stability Assessment Programs

August 30, 2022

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