EEconomy Read More China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surgesMarch 5, 2026 As the United States grapples with mounting debt, China is doubling down on efforts to clean up its…
EEconomy Read More Can China’s roaring trade engine power the yuan’s challenge to the US dollar?March 3, 2026 In the run-up to this year’s ‘two sessions’ – the annual meetings of China’s top legislature and political…
EEconomy Read More IMF says it is releasing $2.3 billion to Egypt after reforms help to stabilize the economyFebruary 26, 2026 CAIRO (AP) — The International Monetary Fund says it allowing Egypt to draw on about $2.3 billion from…
EEconomy Read More IMF sees ‘buoyant’ US economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debtFebruary 26, 2026 WASHINGTON (AP) — A “buoyant’’ U.S. economy is poised to see accelerated growth and lower unemployment this year.…
EEconomy Read More IMF rebukes China’s model with its own credibility in tattersFebruary 20, 2026 As the International Monetary Fund takes China to task, the world’s “lender of last resort” is grappling with…
EEconomy Read More IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’ | International Monetary Fund NewsFebruary 20, 2026 Listen to this article | 4 mins info The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian situation…
PPersonal finance Read More Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping voteFebruary 18, 2026 COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid…
EEconomy Read More Fading US dollar trust threatens world economy, ex-IMF official Zhu Min warnsFebruary 15, 2026 Dwindling global trust in the US dollar is one of the most prominent risks facing a vulnerable world…
EEconomy Read More Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruptionJanuary 24, 2026 DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Leading global economic policymakers at the World Economic Forum in Davos urged countries and…
EEconomy Read More Exclusive | China to set GDP growth range, providing policy flexibility in 2026: sourcesJanuary 23, 2026 China’s government is likely to set this year’s economic growth target in a range between 4.5 per cent…
EEconomy Read More Venezuelans struggle with crumbling economyJanuary 9, 2026 CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — At the White House, President Donald Trump vows American intervention in Venezuela will pour…
EEconomy Read More Argentina targets US dollars hoarded under mattresses, eases tax evasion rulesJanuary 3, 2026 Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday signed into law a so-called “tax innocence” bill, which aims to encourage…