Outlook – First For Finance 13th Edition

The main force shaping countries’ economic trajectories for the past 18 months has been the COVID-19 pandemic. While 2020 was marked by a cycle of lockdowns, re-openings and general uncertainty, there are currently more reasons for optimism. Vaccine rollout is progressing across much of the world, although access to inoculations remains a concern in developing countries, while testing and treatment options continue to improve.