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Coming Soon: The Regional Economic Outlook: Europe reviews economic developments in the region.
Coming Soon
We will present the latest economic developments and prospects in the Middle East and Central Asia region on April 16 at 10:30 AM ET.
The Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa reviews economic developments in sub-Saharan Africa. The latest report will be published on April 16, 2026.
Press briefing covering recent economic developments and the outlook for the Asia and Pacific region.
Markets have been broadly orderly so far—but financial stability risks are elevated
The Middle East conflict halted growth momentum. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage.
Rising defense spending requires difficult fiscal choices to avoid raising vulnerabilities, while post-war recovery hinges on policies to reduce uncertainty, rebuild capital, and help displaced people return home
Nonbank financial investors expand funding access for emerging markets, but their flows are highly sensitive to shifts in global risk sentiment
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.
Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly
