Global Economy News
LAST UPDATE: August 25, 2025
ANALYSIS-World’s central bankers fear being caught in Fed’s storm
Global central bankers at Jackson Hole expressed concern that U.S. political pressure on the Federal Reserve threatens its independence, with possible global spillover effects on monetary stability.
Insight
This reflects fears that U.S. domestic politics could destabilize global economic governance, reinforcing the fragility of central bank independence worldwide.
Rich economies will need foreign workers to fuel growth, policymakers warn
Policymakers warned that aging demographics are shrinking labor pools in advanced economies, stressing that immigration is crucial to sustain growth and avoid inflation.
Insight
Immigration is shifting from a politically divisive issue to an unavoidable economic necessity, forcing governments to reconsider restrictive policies.
