Insight ReportInflection Points in the Global Economy in 2023 Shivani Mehrotra, Analyst Sector Lead: John Mercer, Head of Global Research and Managing Director of Data-Driven Research March 1, 2023 Reasons to ReadWith central banks continuing to tackle still-elevated inflation in a number of regions, interest-rate decisions form the biggest known inflection points in the global economy in 2023. In this report, we provide a macro calendar of developments, with a focus on the US, the UK, China and the EU (European Union). Other relevant research: February 2023 Leading Indicators of US Retail Sales: Projecting Soft Retail Growth Ahead of Midyear Uptick US, UK, EU & China Quarterly Economic Update, 4Q22: Decelerating Indicators Point Toward Economic Slowdown Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show—Day 3—Agentic Commerce Expectations, Marketplace Best Practices and Disciplined Brand TransformationConsumer Sentiment Stabilizes… for Now; Plus, Inflation Awareness Rises: US Consumer Survey InsightsThe State of In-Store Retailing 2025: The Dawn of New-Age Stores, Powered by TechnologyWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 31: Greggs Opens More than 60% of Its Announced Store Openings