G7 finance ministers explore responses to Iran war falloutGlobal finance leaders met in Paris to address economic fallout from the Middle East conflict. France's finance minister called for increas...
World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounterGlobal finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade s...
The Hormuz blockade: Why a fragile ceasefire may not lower global oil pricesBrent crude has surged to $125 per barrel due to escalating West Asia conflict and severe disruption at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global ...
W.O.R.R is the worry. A four-way assault pummells Indian macroIndia faces a rare convergence of four macro shocks—war-driven oil surge, a record weak rupee, and a likely poor monsoon—raising inflation ...
US-Pakistan tango: This risky double-game may dent Islamabad’s relations with Beijing, and also cause international humiliationIran's foreign minister refused to meet a US delegation in Pakistan, exposing Islamabad's risky diplomatic tightrope walk. This move, alleg...
Investors dive back into frontier markets after April rallyInvestors are once again investing in risky frontier markets. These markets are showing strong gains, outperforming major indices. Money ma...
US indicated it would not ease Russian oil sanctions again, EU's Sefcovic saysEuropean Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic discussed U.S. sanctions relief on Russian oil with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Sefco...
Pakistan, ‘strangled’ by economic strain, steps up Iran peace pushPakistan's economy is struggling due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts are devastating businesses. Cons...
UAE asks US for a wartime financial lifeline as Iran conflict drags: ReportThe United Arab Emirates is in discussions with the United States regarding a potential financial backstop. This measure is being considere...
Pakistan to repay USD 1.5 billion outstanding UAE debt by April 23Pakistan's central bank plans to settle a USD 1.5 billion loan with the United Arab Emirates by April 23. This move follows a USD 2 billion...
Pakistan keen for early approval for next IMF tranche: AurangzebPakistan is eager for the International Monetary Fund's next loan installment. A Fund team will visit next month for crucial review talks. ...
US Israel-Iran War Day 47: Pakistan mediation, IMF risk warnings and Trump’s ceasefire optimism drive parallel tracksIran War Day 47 Updates: The Iran-Israel war continues with signs of peace talks emerging. US President Donald Trump believes the conflict ...
Israel, Lebanon agree to direct negotiations after 'productive' talks: USIsrael and Lebanon agreed to hold direct negotiations after "productive discussions" between the two sides in Washington, the United States...
IMF chief says rapid economic recovery still possible if war ends soonThe global economy could rebound quickly from the Middle East war shock if the conflict ends within weeks, IMF Managing Director Kristalina...
Pakistan’s KSE-100 surges 10,000 points in 2 days on US-Iran peace talk optimismPakistan's stock markets surged for a second consecutive session, with the KSE-100 index gaining significantly amid hopes of renewed US-Ira...
IMF, Lebanon hold talks on up to $1 billion in rapid financing: ReportThe International Monetary Fund is in talks with Lebanon over fast-track financial aid of up to $1 billion to address the impact of the Mid...
Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reservePakistan is exploring various financing options, including Eurobonds and commercial debt, to replace a $3.5 billion UAE facility and bolste...