World Risk Developments February 2022

In this month's edition of World Risk Developments, we review the following economic and political forces shaping the world:

• Global—Omicron slows economic recovery, as risks to growth rise
• Australia—Higher global inflation and interest rates add risks to exports
• Global—Supply chain pressures may have peaked
• China—Growth moderates as COVID-19 challenges loom
• India—Infrastructure push may increase growth potential
• Indonesia—Faster economic growth faces headwinds in 2022

Cassandra Winzenried, Chief Economist
Cassandra.Winzenried@exportfinance.gov.au

Matthew Circosta, Senior Economist
Matthew.Circosta@exportfinance.gov.au 

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