‘Hormuz moment’ could herald decline of US dominance: Citic Securities analysts
With global attention fixed on the US and Iranian shipping blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and how…
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…
Asia growth forecasts slashed as Iran war and tariffs threaten supply chains
Asia-Pacific economies are likely to suffer a slowdown in growth this year, as rising costs linked to the…
IMF says America’s $39 trillion 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…
China’s yuan may be going global faster than Western data suggests, analysts say
This could help explain the gap between Beijing’s official narrative – which describes the yuan as the world’s…
IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’ | International Monetary Fund News
Listen to this article | 4 mins info The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian situation…
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…
Exclusive | China to set GDP growth range, providing policy flexibility in 2026: sources
China’s government is likely to set this year’s economic growth target in a range between 4.5 per cent…
Venezuelans struggle with crumbling economy
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At the White House, President Donald Trump vows American intervention in Venezuela will pour…
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…