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%,...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
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...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
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...
11 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
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...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
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...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
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,...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
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 ...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
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...
09 Oct, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
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...
09 Oct, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Rates, inflation and AI emerge as key risks for global growth: Deutsche Bank SurveyRising interest rates and bond yields are the biggest growth risks for wealthy investors, while Asia is seen as the most stable geopolitica...
08 Oct, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Indian firms seen posting faster profit growth despite global headwindsIndian companies are projected to achieve profit growth during the September quarter despite various challenges affecting different sectors...
08 Oct, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
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...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
S&P projects 12-14% credit growth this fiscal, warns weak monsoon may hit rural lendingS&P Global forecasts a 12-14% increase in financial sector lending despite potential slowdowns in rural areas. Concerns about weak monsoon ...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
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...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
India may average 7.2% growth this fiscal despite H2 slowdown, potential seen at 8%, says economistIndia's economic growth is expected to slow down below 7 percent in the upcoming quarters. Despite this moderation, the overall growth for ...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Q2 business update impact: PNB, Bank of Baroda, AU Small Finance Bank shares jump up to 4%. What lies ahead?Shares of Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and AU Small Finance Bank rose up to 4% after strong Q2 business updates. Deposits and advan...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
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...
04 Oct, 2026, 11.27 AM IST