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‘Middle powers’ grapple with new survival strategies under Trump eraMiddle-power countries like India, Canada, and the UK are navigating a transformed global landscape. They face challenges from supply chain...
IMF's bullish call: Why is India sprinting when the world stumbles?The IMF has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for both FY27 and FY28, highlighting the country's resilience despite higher oil prices an...
Where does India stand in a world of 'choke points'? EAM Jaishankar weighs inExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s population, $4 trillion economy and growth potential make the label of a ‘middle power’...
After US, India is easiest place to list a company, says Blackstone president and COO Jonathan Gray, eyes $100 billion investment in the countryBlackstone's president and chief operating officer Jonathan Gray has stated plans to increase their investment in India to $100 billion. He...
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak meets PM Modi; hails his "commitment, work ethic and energy"Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi recently. He congratulated Modi on his 25 years of publi...
IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns economy is ‘vulnerable to setbacks from both directions’The International Monetary Fund has updated its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent. Concerns remain about the economy's resilie...
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warns of rising risks from war and debtThe IMF projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, supported by AI infrastructure investment, but warns that prolonged Middle East conflict, e...
Blackstone COO flags tech disruption, geopolitical conflicts as global risks; says India's investment climate improvingBlackstone President Jonathan Gray highlighted risks like technology disruption, geopolitical conflicts, and government debt affecting the ...
India, Gulf gain room to manoeuvre as US-China rivalry reshapes world, says former UK PM Rishi SunakRishi Sunak stated that countries such as India and Gulf nations are shaping global orders independently. He emphasized the increasing geop...
IMF sounds alarm on mounting fiscal strains as major economies grapple with high debtThe IMF has urged major economies to rein in fiscal deficits and rebuild financial buffers as high public debt and rising borrowing costs l...
IMF raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The International Monetary Fund has increased India's economic growth projections for FY27 and FY28 to 7%. This adjustment reflects resilie...
IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlookThe International Monetary Fund forecasts a global GDP growth of over 3% for 2026 driven by strong AI investment. Despite this growth, down...
AI investment boosts growth prospects for Asian economies: IMFIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said artificial intelligence infrastructure investment is supporting global growth at around 3%,...
Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetingsFinance ministers and central bankers will meet in Bangkok to discuss challenges affecting the global economy this week. The key concerns i...
- Centre of forging partnerships
India's leaders are forging new international economic partnerships, particularly in technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors. The cou...
Charting the Global Economy: Sentiment among US consumers wanesAs consumer sentiment declines in the US and Japan experiences weakening household spending, Europe faces challenges with rising bond yield...
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...
WTO ups goods trade forecast on AI boom amid Middle East disruptionsWorld merchandise trade volume growth was stronger than expected and is now projected to reach 3.9% in 2026, up from 1.9% in the WTO's base...
Après le Déluge, a case study: France’s debt crisis is exposing deeper cracks in the global economyAmidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, France is confronted with stagnant growth and high deficits, which are eroding investor confidence. ...
Charting the global economy: US employment growth moderatesThe labor market in the US revealed sluggish growth in September, with only 29,000 jobs added, alongside a significant deceleration in wage...