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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...
Dollar holds near 18-month high as geopolitical risks riseThe US dollar index remains at a steady 102.56, influenced by a holiday impacting some markets. Tensions escalate amid fresh assaults on en...
Global Market: European shares rise as easing oil prices lift sentiment; earnings in focusEuropean shares rose as banking stocks gained on easing oil prices and hopes of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Investors t...
Global Market: Goldman Sachs raises December Brent oil price forecast to $90 on supply risksGoldman Sachs has raised its December 2026 Brent crude price forecast to $90 per barrel, citing supply risks in the Middle East. While 2027...
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as Russia-Ukraine energy truce lifts sentimentEurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment...
Global Market: China stocks fall as global yields, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentimentChinese stocks declined as government support measures failed to restore investor confidence amid rising global bond yields, Middle East te...
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%,...
Brent commands a war premium as Middle East supply risks keep oil on edgeBrent crude is trading above $100 a barrel as geopolitical tensions and supply risks in the Middle East sustain its premium over WTI. For I...
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...
Gold price prediction: Gold rate witnesses volatile October, check prices to target for bullion precious metalGold price prediction: Gold rate's topsy-turvy momentum comes as investors assessed the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's September meeti...
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...
US Fed minutes signal another rate hike by year-end as inflation stays highAccording to the latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve, officials hint at a possible interest rate rise by year's end in response to o...
Global Market: Japan stocks fall for second day as profit-taking, rate fears weighJapanese shares trade lower for a second straight session as investors book profits after a recent rally, while uncertainty over US rates, ...
Gold edges higher after hitting a two-month lowGold prices are on the rise, up by 0.4% after a dip earlier this week. Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming interest rate decision...
IMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billionThe International Monetary Fund has achieved a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for its lending programs. This agreement could potential...
Global Market | High energy costs threaten eurozone inflation outlook: ECB's NagelEurozone inflation stands at 3.8%, with Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel warning of upside risks from energy, food and refining costs. Ho...
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...