AIIB announces USD 10 bn fund facility to support countries hit by West Asia conflictSupplementing AIIB's regular financing instruments, the facility offers a time-bound financing envelope of up to USD 10 billion over two ye...
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...
Imran Khan-linked ‘Cyphergate’ Row hits Pakistan: US' role confirmed in his ouster? Secret cipher says 'All will be forgiven in Washington.'Imran Khan cipher case: A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable has resurfaced, reigniting claims of a foreign conspiracy behind Imran Khan's r...
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...
Rupee under pressure: Weak inflows push India back to familiar defence toolsWith the rupee under pressure and international unrest growing, India is on the lookout for solutions to enhance dollar inflows. One potent...
Iran war crisis: With long-term vision, India could turn turmoil into triumphIndia confronts an economic crisis driven by global events. Import duties on gold and silver are an initial step. Policymakers warn of crun...
5 world market themes for the week aheadPresident Trump visits China this week. Saudi Aramco reports results amid a fragile situation. Economic data will reveal the Middle East co...
Fuel price hike on the cards as India struggles to absorb soaring crude costsIndia is grappling with significant economic challenges due to elevated global fuel prices. The government has absorbed substantial daily l...
Gen Z conspiracy: China thinks the West is pushing its youth to quitIn a cultural shift, many young Chinese individuals are opting for 'lying flat'—a lifestyle choice that rejects pressures of constant work ...
Global debt hits record of near $353 trillion, with signs of move away from USGlobal debt has reached a record nearly $353 trillion. Investors are now looking beyond U.S. Treasuries, showing more interest in Japanese ...
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 ...
IMF warns Asia to keep policy in balance amid Middle East energy disruptionsAsian nations face an energy crisis due to the Iran War. The IMF advises countries to save for future shocks. They suggest targeted financi...
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
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...
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...
Charting the Global Economy: IMF trims world growth projectionsThe International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026. This adjustment comes as the war in the Middle East has ca...
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. ...