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The Fastest Growing Space Economy Sectors by 2035
May 1, 2026-Key Takeaways
Supply chain and transportation is the fastest-growing sector in the space economy, adding C$445 billion by 2035.
Food, defense, and consumer industries are major growth drivers as they adopt space-enabled technologies.
The state of women's health in numbers
May 1, 2026-The women's health gap means women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health or with disabilities than men, resulting in a loss of 75 million years of life globally.
Addressing this disparity presents a significant economic opportunity, with the potential to boost the global economy by at least $1 trillion annually by 2040.
The World Economic Forum is working to close the women's health gap through initiatives like the Global Alliance for Women's Health.
Fiscal Policy under Pressure: High Debt, Rising Risks
April 15, 2026-Global public debt rose to just under 94 percent of GDP in 2025 and is set to reach 100 percent by 2029- one year earlier than projected in April 2025. This accumulation is driven largely by the world's major economies. Public finances are under strain from mounting spending pressures-on social needs- defense- and strategic autonomy-and rising interest burdens.
War in the Middle East Challenges Global Financial Stability
April 14, 2026-Markets have been broadly orderly so far—but financial stability risks are elevated
Global financial markets entered 2026 from a position of strength. Asset prices rose across major markets- volatility was subdued- and financial conditions were easy by historical standards. That benign backdrop has now been tested by the war in the Middle East.
Global Financial Markets Confront the War in the Middle East and Amplification Risks
April 14, 2026-The April 2026 Global Financial Stability Report assesses elevated financial stability risks amid the war in the Middle East, highlighting how multiple amplification channels could test resilience-and why decisive policy action is needed to safeguard global stability
Global financial stability risks are elevated.
Energy Shock and Uncertainty Slow Growth in East Asia and Pacific
April 8, 2026--Robust support needed for people and firms, deeper reforms for jobs and growth.
Growth in the East Asia and Pacific (EAP) region is slowing in 2026 due to external shocks, says the World Bank Group's EAP Economic Update released today.
Economic Growth to Slow in Europe and Central Asia as Risks Rise
April 8, 2026--Reforms to Build a More Dynamic Private Sector Can Bolster Job Creation and Resilience.
Economic growth in the developing countries of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is likely to slow substantially this year because of the impact of the conflict in the Middle East, geopolitical tensions, and trade fragmentation, says the World Bank Group's ECA Economic Update, released today.
Global Imbalances: Old Questions, New Answers?
April 6, 2026-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.
