Inflation Poses Major Risk to Debt Markets, OECD Official Warns
An OECD official has stated that inflation is the biggest risk to debt markets, which are currently facing a 'big stress test'.
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An OECD official has stated that inflation is the biggest risk to debt markets, which are currently facing a 'big stress test'.

Romania has taken another significant step towards joining the OECD, receiving its 22nd approval out of 25, as announced by Secretary of State Luca Niculescu.

Icelandic ministers are advocating for improved integration of skilled immigrants, citing OECD data that shows 40% of university-educated immigrants are employed in roles that do not match their qualifications.
Rui Moreira, despite being older than the typical age limit, is exempt from it for his role as ambassador to the OECD due to an exceptional appointment, while Manuel Lobo Antunes leaves the position for exceeding the age limit.
Goldman Sachs has increased its fourth-quarter oil price outlook, citing lower OECD stock levels as a key factor.

Türkiye is noted for its low public debt and strategic gold reserves within the OECD, amidst global debates on debt sustainability and rising gold prices.
An OECD report indicates that nuclear power and onshore wind are the most cost-effective methods for Sweden to meet its electricity demands.
A report highlights that Portuguese citizens are among the highest consumers of antidepressants and the leading consumers of anxiolytics within OECD countries, second only to Icelanders in antidepressant use.

The OECD estimates that G20 trade in goods and services expanded modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, with exports and imports increasing by 1.4% and 1.2% respectively.
ShinWon presented a case for adopting a data-driven approach to supply chain management during a meeting at the OECD in Paris.

The OECD's AI Incidents and Hazard Monitor has reported a significant increase in AI content 'incidents,' highlighting a growing threat in the digital age.
Mexico's central bank and one of the world's leading economic organizations raised their 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.6% and 1.4% respectively, offering cautious optimism after Mexico's sluggish 2025 performance The post Mexico’s economic growth outlook improves as Banxico, OECD lift forecasts appeared first on Mexico News Daily

Romania has obtained its 21st approval for accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with 25 approvals necessary for full membership.
In a global marketplace, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development remains essential.

The German economy showed a 0.3% expansion after a quarter of zero growth, indicating a slight recovery by the end of the year, despite an overall slowdown in growth among OECD member countries.

(ANSA) - PARIGI, 20 FEB - 'In an era of uncertainty, what tools can best be used to navigate future challenges?': this was the theme of the meeting at the Consulate General of Italy in Paris between senior OECD officials and around 100 Italian university students living in the French capital. Promoted by Consul General Jacopo Albergoni, in collaboration with the Permanent Representation of Italy to International Organizations and the Italian university student association UIS (United Italian Societies), the meeting, moderated by ANSA, allowed for an exchange on current issues such as artificial intelligence (AI), demographic aging, and the necessary adaptations of labor markets. "The role played by the OECD as a platform for multilateral cooperation and coordination is more important than ever," said OECD Deputy Secretary-General Fabrizia Lapecorella, addressing the hundred or so students welcomed at the Consulate. "Dialogue on economic policies and the definition of shared and internationally recognized standards," she added, "guide the policies of member countries and partners in navigating uncertainty." The initiative is part of the Italian Consulate in Paris's desire to support "young compatriots engaged in their path of growth and integration into the world of work, while promoting Italian know-how and Made in Italy and the role of Italians in Parisian international organizations." In France, "there are many young Italians and Italian speakers who study and embark on prestigious professional careers, thanks to their skills and a particularly appreciated approach to work," said Angelica Salvi Del Pero, Senior Advisor at the OECD and expert in Labor, Social Affairs, and Employment, illustrating the challenges associated with changes in the labor market. Read article...