IMF raises Israel’s 2026 growth forecast but sees weaker expansion in 2027
The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for Israel in 2026 to 4.5%, up from 3.5%…
Middle East and Central Asia’s economy to shrink in 2026 amid war, IMF says | Business and Economy News
Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar face double-digit declines in GDP amid the fallout from the US-Israel war on…
UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 – BBC
UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 BBCUK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices…
Number of multiple-debt borrowers in Japan hits 12-year high
A growing number of people in Japan are carrying debts from multiple lenders, including consumer finance companies. According…
Türkiye’s trade sales volume increases in August
ISTANBUL Türkiye’s overall trade sales volume increased by 0.6 percent year-on-year in August, while the retail sales volume…
India, ASEAN growth revised up in IMF’s latest world outlook
Economy Global economy seen expanding 3.1% in 2026 as AI investments lend support AI investments are supporting the…
‘Clear and present danger’: fuel prices could rise by 30c a litre across Australia under IMF scenario | Petrol prices
An International Monetary Fund scenario where global oil prices jump to US$130 a barrel over coming months could…
Singapore PM Wong rejects weakening currency for competitiveness
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Vincent Thian | Afp | Getty Images SINGAPORE — Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence…
Is 8% next? Why mortgage rates have surged, and may stay higher for longer
Mortgage rates are on a rough ride. In just over a month, they’re up a full percentage point…
White-Collar Employment Is Falling While Output Surges
The white-collar sector is doing more with less. While the number of total jobs has slid in industries…
Egypt posts $2.8bn balance of payments surplus in FY 2025/26 – Dailynewsegypt
Egypt recorded an overall balance of payments surplus of $2.8bn in the fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, reversing a…
UAE wealth set to hit $6 trillion in 2030 despite short-term war volatility
Net wealth in the UAE is set to jump to $6 trillion by the end of this decade…