Food inflation in world’s rich nations falls to pre-Ukraine war levels
Rate declines for 15th consecutive month across 38 OECD countries from 6.3% in January to 5.3% in February
Dysfunction and division darken the WTO’s 30-year dream of free trade
As the organisation’s anniversary nears, borders around the world are closing again
Baltimore bridge collapse: US braces for supply chain disruption
Downing of Francis Scott Key Bridge disrupts shipping of cars and parts and risks loss of Baltimore’s cargo trade to other ports
World’s largest solar manufacturer to cut one-third of workforce
China’s Longi looks to slash costs as renewable energy sector faces tough headwinds from inflation
Talk of a soft landing for the global economy is premature – many dark scenarios are lurking
Big obstacles to rising living standards remain, from populism to protectionism, military conflict to the climate crisis, and China to Wall Street
Tackling inequality vital for next century of growth, IMF head says
Kristalina Georgieva invokes John Maynard Keynes as she says fostering fairer economy would raise living standards ninefold
Growing gulf between rich and poor countries ‘recipe for much darker future’, says UN
Human development report finds the pandemic, conflict, globalisation and populism have combined to disproportionately affect lower-income countries
The Guardian view on supply chains: not only just in time, but just in case
Editorial: Countries are placing a higher priority on resilience and security in the wake of the pandemic and as tensions grow
Kristalina Georgieva wins backing to run for second term as IMF chief
Bulgaria’s ‘eternal optimist’ in favour with European finance ministers after first five-year stint encompassing Covid and Ukraine
No equality for working women in any country in the world, study reveals
Global gender gap is far bigger than previously thought, as annual World Bank report takes childcare and safety issues into account for first time
Clare Lombardelli named deputy governor of Bank of England
Ex-Treasury official and adviser to David Cameron will replace Ben Broadbent, making MPC majority female for first time
More than half of UK exporters affected by Houthi disruption, survey shows
Costs are escalating amid delays, according to British Chambers of Commerce research that shows UK retailers have also been hit
China needs to do more on ‘silent crisis’ of debt, says World Bank official
Beijing must be more ready to support countries facing distress, says deputy chief economist
Forget range anxiety: we should really worry about China’s global dominance in the electric car market
EVs heavily subsidised by Beijing are flooding Europe and the globe. If we don’t watch out, it could start a major trade war
Dover Port health body fears gangs of meat smugglers looking to bypass new post-Brexit checks
Authority weighs up legal action against government over new checks on imported meat taking place 22 miles inland