China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
China’s central bank chief has urged the IMF to serve as a bulwark against “rising unilateralism”, at a…
Global shock feared as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz, Qatar says impact “not far away”
Published on 19/04/2026 – 9:59 GMT+2 Qatar is warning that the global economy is heading for a deeper…
In wake of Iran war, Chinese manufacturers recalibrate overseas expansion plans
With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in…
IMF says America’s $39T national debt is actually a global problem — and AI may be the only rescue
America’s $39 trillion national debt has become a familiar political football—batted around in budget negotiations, invoked at congressional…
Fears of another lockdown amid fuel shortages and higher risk of global recession
Melbourne butcher Raj Gurung is preparing for the worst. He is concerned by predictions that the global economy…
IMF warns of inflation surge, growth slump if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue
The International Monetary Fund has released a sobering assessment of the global economic and financial stability outlook as…
IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the…
Suriname’s Oil Boom Faces Economic Headwinds Despite Major Discovery
A slew of high-quality oil discoveries in offshore Block 58 by TotalEnergies and its 50% partner, APA Corporation,…
Fading US dollar trust threatens world economy, ex-IMF official Zhu Min warns
Dwindling global trust in the US dollar is one of the most prominent risks facing a vulnerable world…
IMF sees progress in Türkiye’s disinflation program, steady growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday that Türkiye’s efforts to curb inflation are yielding results, while economic…
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Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and businesses to filter out…
AI productivity gains are making the rich richer, and they'll wipe out jobs—but the IMF chief sees a silver lining for low-wage workers – Fortune
AI productivity gains are making the rich richer, and they’ll wipe out jobs—but the IMF chief sees a…