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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...
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...
Gold steady as markets strap in for inflation dataGold prices showed little movement as early Asian trading commenced, with many awaiting US inflation data this week. Spot gold remained ste...
World Bank in talks with 30-40 countries over aid to tackle Middle East energy shockThe World Bank is in talks with numerous countries to address energy price increases stemming from the Middle East crisis. While the global...
US releases 4 million barrels from strategic oil reserves for ExxonMobil, BP amid Hurricane Isaias disruptionsThe United States authorised the release of up to four million barrels of crude oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help ExxonMobil...
āWe have all of those elementsā in India, says BP CEO Meg OāNeill as firm weighs oil and gas bids under Samudra Manthan schemeIndia's government has introduced the Samudra Manthan policy to enhance energy security through increased oil exploration. BP's CEO Meg O'N...
Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body saysGlobal economic growth is projected to slow to 2.6% in 2026 amid energy shocks from the Middle East crisis. Trade in goods and services is ...
Saudi, UAE join Japan-led push to bolster Asian oil buffersSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are joining Japan's efforts to strengthen oil supply security in Southeast Asia. This collaborati...
Global Market: ECB may need further rate hikes as inflation risks remain elevated, Dolenc saysThe ECB may raise interest rates further as inflation risks remain tilted upward, with rates already at 2.5% and inflation at 3.8%. Policym...
RBI finally gets uppity, takes a hikeIn a proactive move to tackle soaring inflation, the RBI has raised the interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.5%. Despite facing obstacles...
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...
World Bank flags oil, El NiƱo 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 NiƱo risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...
BOJ says AI boom may have eased financial conditions, warns of market risksBank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said the global AI boom may have eased financial conditions by stoking demand and boosting as...
Nirmala Sitharaman calls for open, rules-based global economic ties amid geopolitical tensionsAt the Kautilya Economic Conclave, Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about fostering international trade policies that are not only open but also pr...
India needs integrated energy storage policy to build resilience against geopolitical shocks: S&P GlobalGauri Jauhar emphasizes the importance of energy resilience for India's future energy security and storage policies. An integrated framewor...
Global Market: Euro under pressure from energy shock and political risksThe euro has fallen nearly 2% in September as energy prices, political uncertainty and a stronger dollar weigh on the currency. Concerns ov...
Global economy is shifting East, Global South must seize the moment: Shaktikanta DasThe Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das outlined the challenges and opportunities facing Global South economies during recent discussions...