Global Economy Right Now

What inflation is and how it is measured Central banks and interest rate decisions How inflation affects households and businesses Trade-offs between fighting inflation and avoiding recession

Unemployment, underemployment, and job quality Wage growth versus cost of living Remote work, automation, and changing workplaces Labor organizing, unions, and worker power

Globalization, deglobalization, and reshoring Supply-chain disruptions after the pandemic Strategic sectors like semiconductors and energy Economic sanctions and trade wars

Wealth and income gaps within countries Global North–South economic divides Household debt, housing costs, and financial stress Financial crises, bank failures, and regulation debates