World Bank Says Pakistan’s Slow Growth Fails to Improve Living Standards
Pakistan’s economy is expanding too slowly to meaningfully improve living standards or create enough jobs for its growing…
US government debt burden on track to overtake Italy’s, IMF figures show – The Irish Times
The US government’s debt burden is on track to exceed levels in both Italy and Greece for the…
IMF Warns Asia’s Growth Will Cool This Year, Next on Trade Risks
The Asia-Pacific remains the fastest-growing region in the world, though higher tariffs and rising protectionism are likely to…
Bessent’s Plan Runs Short on Time to Line Up Argentina Financing
With just a few days before a crucial midterm election in Argentina, skepticism is growing that Scott Bessent…
Oil Recovery to Determine Saudi Fiscal Trajectory, IMF Says
Saudi Arabia’s fiscal and current accounts would benefit most from a rebound in oil prices and production, according…
US, Argentina Sign $20 Billion Swap Deal Before Midterm Vote – Bloomberg
US, Argentina Sign $20 Billion Swap Deal Before Midterm Vote BloombergTrump won’t ‘waste our time’ with Argentina if Milei…
AI bubble warnings abound, but over-caution can be costly – The Irish Times
Investors are twitchy about an AI-fuelled market bubble. “The AI bubble looks real” (New York Times), “What could…
Brexit to Drag on UK Growth for Foreseeable Future, Bailey Says
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 will continue to weigh on UK growth for several…
Global Finance Chiefs Wait on Trump and Xi as Trade War Simmers
After a week of talks dominated by trade spats and geopolitical distrust, finance chiefs were once again left…
Debt in several EU countries is on potentially explosive path, IMF warns – The Irish Times
Europe could soon be engulfed in another sovereign debt crisis, unless it adopts “bold” policy responses, the International…
Ireland forecast to be fastest growing economy in 2025 – The Irish Times
Ireland has a habit of producing eye-popping gross domestic product (GDP) numbers. In its latest world economic outlook,…
IMF urges Bank of Japan to move ‘very gradually’ with rate hikes
By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan must keep monetary policy loose and move very gradually…