Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?
In the run-up to this year’s ‘two sessions’ – the annual meetings of China’s top legislature and political…
IMF rebukes China’s model with its own credibility in tatters
As the International Monetary Fund takes China to task, the world’s “lender of last resort” is grappling with…
Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid…
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…
Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and…
Argentina targets US dollars hoarded under mattresses, eases tax evasion rules
Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday signed into law a so-called “tax innocence” bill, which aims to encourage…
Why the IMF thinks China has a zombie problem
During her recent visit to Beijing, International Monetary Fund head Kristalina Georgieva connected the dots between China and…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
Watchdog Regrets Calling Canada’s Fiscal Position ‘Stupefying’
Canada’s budget watchdog is walking back his most charged criticisms of Mark Carney’s fiscal policy, but says the…
Why is Senegal squaring up to the International Monetary Fund? | Debt News
Senegal is at loggerheads with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a bailout it urgently needs to plug…
Slash spending and reform taxes, IMF urges Australia
Reviving the Gillard-era mining tax and slashing income taxes should be on the Albanese government’s agenda to boost…
Egyptian Inflation Quickens After Hike in Fuel Prices
Egyptian inflation quickened for the first time since May on the back of a surprise jump in rents,…