David Malpass

World Bank Cuts 2022 Global Growth Forecast
The Economy

World Bank Cuts 2022 Global Growth Forecast

“There is a pronounced slowdown underway. Policy support is being withdrawn and there is a multitude of risks ahead of us.”
By Matthew Heller | January 11, 2022
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World Bank Lowers 2021 Growth Forecast to 4%
The Economy

World Bank Lowers 2021 Growth Forecast to 4%

There is a “material risk” that setbacks in containing the pandemic could result in a much weaker recovery, the bank warns.
By Matthew Heller | January 6, 2021
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Trump Taps Treasury Official as World Bank Head
People

Trump Taps Treasury Official as World Bank Head

David Malpass has criticized the bank's lending policies, raising concerns that he has been selected to push "a U.S.-policy-driven agenda.”
By Matthew Heller | February 7, 2019
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Team Trump’s Tug-of-War
The Economy

Team Trump’s Tug-of-War

How will the president’s economic advisers alter the global business prospects of U.S. companies?
By Russ Banham | June 1, 2017
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