World Trade Monitor February 2024
The CPB World Trade Monitor shows that the volume of world trade increased 1.0% in February, having decreased 0.7% in January (initial estimate 0.9%).
The CPB World Trade Monitor shows that the volume of world trade increased 1.0% in February, having decreased 0.7% in January (initial estimate 0.9%).
World Merchandise trade increased with 0.9% in January 2024 compared to the previous month, following an increase of 0.8% in December. This is evident from the monthly CPB World Trade Monitor.
The introduction of widespread trade restrictions between the West and both Russia and China (referred to as decoupling) precipitates significant short-term shifts in trade flows.
The CPB will use a new time series model to support the forecast of GDP growth.
The current debate on fossil fuel subsidies focuses too little on the underlying core question: does the abolishment of such subsidies support the energy transition and hence climate policy?
The Temporary Support Scheme for Self-Employed Persons (Tozo) supported self-employed entrepreneurs during the coronavirus crisis. This is the conclusion from a CPB study.