Fragmented world’s rival blocs may risk new cold war, says IMF head
Warning from Kristalina Georgieva after G7 explores economic resilience, secure global supply chains and less reliance on China
UK is worst performer in G7 for workforce participation since Covid
Number of working-age adults in work or job hunting is still lower than before pandemic, OECD figures show
Wealthy west has little excuse after finally waking up to global debt crisis
As recent banking failures in US and Europe show, rich countries can act quickly when they want to
The Guardian view on the world economy: another bleak era beckons
Editorial: The 2010s were a wasted decade for economies and the environment. The 20s have all the makings of a second
World Bank staff were told to give special treatment to son of Trump official
Exclusive: Leaked recording raises concerns over governance at development bank, at which David Malpass is now president
Twin threats of rising rates and deglobalisation leave IMF spooked
Fund is more cautious about world economic outlook after turmoil at Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse
Climate emergency is the biggest health crisis of our time – bigger than Covid
As toll on public health and global economy rises, radical action is needed on greenhouse gas emissions
Is the Ukraine war boosting or damaging the Russian economy?
IMF suggests invasion spending is pushing up GDP but academics argue non-military economy is foundering
Are there brighter prospects than at the last IMF meetings? Only just
October saw the UK chancellor in the dock. Now the US’s Yellen will face flak over green subsidies and banking security
Global economy heading for weakest growth since 1990, says IMF boss
Kristalina Georgieva says slowdown last year after Covid pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine could persist for five years
Macron arrives in China hoping to talk Xi into changing stance on Ukraine
French leader sees Beijing as possible ‘gamechanger’ and will also discuss European trade on three-day visit
Why are oil prices rising and what does it mean for inflation?
All you need to know about the Opec+ decision to cut production and the potential knock-on effects
Pacific trade deal is more useful to Joe Biden than it is to the UK’s economy
Hailed by Tory MPs as a Brexit benefit, CPTPP membership actually turns the UK into a willing pawn in Washington’s geopolitical game
Rishi Sunak sidesteps question about whether having private swimming pool means he’s out of touch – as it happened
PM also refused to say what he would do if inquiry into Dominic Raab found justice secretary bullied officials
UK joins Asia-Pacific CPTPP trade bloc that includes Japan and Australia
Unions have condemned clauses in deal that will allow large firms to sue UK government behind closed doors