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IMF RAISES GLOBAL GROWTH OUTLOOK
Productivity gains from AI could help offset Asia's ageing population problem, IMF saysArtificial intelligence stands as a promising solution to counterbalance the issues arising from decreasing workforces across Asia. The Int...
IMF says AI investment keeps global growth around 3%, with major Asia benefitsStrong investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is helping keep global economic growth at around 3%, despite disruptions to ene...
Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than $1 billion from privatisationThe outlook for Pakistan's economy appears optimistic, with anticipated growth rates of over 4% this fiscal year, spurred by strategic gove...
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...
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...
Global Market: European companies set for 21% Q3 earnings growth, led by energy firmsEuropean companies are expected to post 21% third-quarter earnings growth, led by energy firms benefiting from supply disruptions. However,...
Global Market: Singapore likely to tighten monetary policy as growth and inflation risks mountSingapore’s central bank is widely expected to tighten monetary policy on October 14 as resilient economic growth and rising inflation risk...
Global Market: BoE’s Pill says central banks must stay focused on fighting inflationBank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill urges central banks to prioritise inflation control amid rising global bond yields. Divisions amon...
US bank earnings in focus as Treasury yields surge, raising concerns over lending and dealmakingUS bank stocks face a critical earnings test as investors assess whether rising Treasury yields, higher deposit costs and slower dealmaking...
Global Market: Wall Street in focus as US jobless claims ease amid Fed rate uncertaintyUS jobless claims fell to 197,000 last week, below expectations, signalling low layoffs despite sluggish hiring. The data keep the Federal ...
Global Market: European stocks slide as oil surge revives inflation concernsEuropean shares fell as banks hit over three-month lows amid rising bond yields and oil prices. Investors worried persistent inflation coul...
IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growthIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and thr...
RBI GDP Growth 2026: Malhotra & Co raise FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1% from 6.7%RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 to 7.1%. This adjustment comes after...
RBI MPC Key Takeaways 2026: Repo rate hiked to 5.50%, FY27 GDP growth forecast raised to 7.1%RBI Monetary Policy 2026 Takeaways: The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, the first increase since Fe...
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: West Asia conflict keeps global outlook uncertain, says Sanjay MalhotraThe Reserve Bank of India has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. This increase is the first since February 2023 amid ...
RBI MPC Meeting at a Glance: Your one step guide for all decisionsRBI Monetary Policy Meeting Highlights: The Monetary Policy Committee has raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. RBI Gove...
World Bank flags oil, El Niño and global market risks to growthThe World Bank has revised its growth forecast for South Asia, projecting a robust 6.9% by 2026, driven by a surge in consumer demand. Indi...
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...
Let exchange rate act as shock absorber: IMF on Fed hike impact on IndiaThe International Monetary Fund has noted the potential impact of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes on global markets. This situ...