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IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns economy is ‘vulnerable to setbacks from both directions’The International Monetary Fund has updated its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent. Concerns remain about the economy's resilie...
IMF sees India bucking global slowdown, raises 2026 growth forecast to 7%IMF has increased India's growth forecast for 2026 due to stronger-than-expected economic momentum. Resilient domestic demand and robust se...
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warns of rising risks from war and debtThe IMF projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, supported by AI infrastructure investment, but warns that prolonged Middle East conflict, e...
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...
IMF raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The International Monetary Fund has increased India's economic growth projections for FY27 and FY28 to 7%. This adjustment reflects resilie...
Japan finance minister named as next chair of World Bank-IMF joint development committeeSatsuki Katayama has been appointed as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. She is the first Japanese finance ...
IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlookThe International Monetary Fund forecasts a global GDP growth of over 3% for 2026 driven by strong AI investment. Despite this growth, down...
US bull market nears four-year milestone as AI boom fuels profits, growthThe US bull market is reaching its four-year milestone as AI infrastructure investments drive a 117% S&P 500 rally. However, market concent...
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...
WEF urges leaders to treat cybersecurity as economic investment, not just a costDecision-makers are urged to develop a common vocabulary to address cybersecurity as an economic stabilizer. The World Economic Forum repor...
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,...
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, ...
AI drives global goods trade facing Trump tariffs, war headwindsGlobal goods trade is projected to grow significantly this year, driven primarily by demand for artificial intelligence products. Despite t...
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...
RBI raises policy rates 25 bps to tame inflation as India hurdles growth barriersThe Reserve Bank of India has unanimously decided to increase the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points. This decision was made amid risin...
RBI GDP Growth 2026: Malhotra & Co raise FY27 GDP forecast to 7.1% from 6.7%RBI GDP Growth 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has updated its growth forecast for fiscal year 2026-27 to 7.1%. This adjustment comes after...
World Bank bumps up FY27 India growth outlook to 7.1%The World Bank has increased the growth forecast for India's FY27 to 7.1% from earlier estimates. This revision is attributed to strong dom...
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...
World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risksThe World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast to 7.1% for fiscal 2026-27. This change reflects strong domestic consumption, ...