China’s Services Trade Reaches $655 Billion as Travel and Transport Exports Drive Growth
BEIJING, September 4, 2026 — China’s services trade continued to expand strongly during the first seven months of 2026, with...
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Dutch Central Bank Moves Gold Reserves to London Amid Global Uncertainty
Date: September 4, 2026Country: NetherlandsCategory: Business / Economy / National Security Netherlands Relocates 86 Tonnes of Gold to Strengthen Crisis...
Critical Minerals Enter a New Era as Supply Risks Rise Across Global Markets
The global race for critical minerals is entering a more complicated phase as demand continues to climb while governments and...
Indonesia’s Prabowo Arrives in Russia as Guest of Honour at Eastern Economic Forum
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, to attend the 11th Eastern Economic Forum as a guest of...
Russia and Myanmar Discuss Stronger Economic and Regional Cooperation
Russia and Myanmar are looking to deepen their cooperation as senior officials from both countries discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral...
Japan Unveils New Measures to Strengthen Economic Growth and Energy Security
Japan has announced a fresh set of government measures aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening energy security and preparing the...
United States Leads Global Household Wealth Ranking as Wealth Gap Across Economies Remains Significant
Household wealth is heavily concentrated among the world's largest and most developed economies, with the United States occupying a dominant...
WTO Public Forum 2026 Programme Reveals 113 Sessions on the Future of Services Trade
The World Trade Organization has released the full programme for the 2026 WTO Public Forum, bringing together more than 500...
US Turns to Venezuela for More Oil, but Cheaper Gas May Still Take Time
Washington, The United States is moving deeper into Venezuela’s oil industry through a major new energy arrangement, but the deal...
Public-Private Cooperation Could Strengthen Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
Economic uncertainty is becoming an increasingly important challenge for governments, businesses and communities around the world. From disruptions in supply...
G20 Trade Accelerates in Second Quarter of 2026 as Goods and Services Demand Strengthens
Paris: International trade across the G20 economies gained momentum in the second quarter of 2026, with stronger merchandise imports and...
AI Could Deliver a Major Growth Boost for Sub-Saharan Africa, IMF Finds
Washington: Artificial intelligence could become a significant driver of economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa if countries move quickly to expand...
Land Degradation Threatens Global Food Systems and Economic Growth, World Bank Warns
Washington: Land degradation is emerging as a major threat to agriculture, global supply chains and long-term economic development, with up...
Trump Highlights G20 Finance Meeting in North Carolina, Praises U.S. Economic Strategy
President Donald Trump participates in a joint press conference alongside Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida,...
World Bank Data Highlights Huge Gender Gap in Youth Who Are Out of Work and Education
WASHINGTON — New World Bank data is drawing attention to a striking gender divide in the number of young people...
IMF Warns Global Economy Faces Uneven Growth as War and AI Reshape Outlook
IMF Washington,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy has remained more resilient than expected despite major geopolitical and...
IMF Warns Emerging Economies Face Tougher Growth Environment as Global Risks Mount
Global Economy AI Generated Photo Washington, Emerging and developing economies are confronting a more complicated economic environment as geopolitical tensions,...
Guyana Emerges as One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Economies, IDB Report Says
Georgetown, Guyana continues to stand out among the world’s fastest-growing economies as its expanding oil industry drives exceptionally strong economic...
Uzbekistan Pushes Ahead With WTO Membership as 2026 Accession Target Remains in Focus
Geneva, Uzbekistan is continuing an intensive effort to join the World Trade Organization, with the country reaffirming its ambition to...
Global Trade Heads Toward Record Year as UNCTAD Warns of Rising Price Pressures
Geneva, Global trade remained on a strong growth path during the first half of 2026, but rising prices, geopolitical tensions...
G20 Trade Gains Momentum in Second Quarter as Imports and Services Activity Accelerate
International trade across the G20 economies gathered pace in the second quarter of 2026, with merchandise imports recording a particularly...
OECD Economy Expands 0.5% in Second Quarter as Global Growth Shows Mixed Signals
GLOBAL DATA AI Generated Image Paris, Economic activity across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) area strengthened slightly...
UNCTAD to Bring Global Investment Leaders Together in Doha for World Investment Forum 2026
Geneva, The global investment community is set to converge in Doha, Qatar, in October as UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)...
Scott Bessent Faces Major G20 Test as Trade Disputes, Iran Sanctions and US Debt Dominate Agenda
Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing for a difficult round of economic diplomacy as finance ministers...
US Intensifies Economic Pressure on Iran as Secondary Sanctions Threaten Global Trade
Washington, Aug The United States has intensified its economic campaign against Iran, warning foreign governments, banks and businesses that continued...
European Central Bankers Raise Concerns Over Growing Financial Tensions With the United States
Frankfurt, European central bankers are increasingly concerned about the future stability of financial relations between Europe and the United States...
G20 Finance Meeting Faces Tough Test as Tariffs, Iran War and Global Debt Shake Economic Outlook
Asheville, United States, Finance ministers and central bank leaders from the world's major economies are heading into a difficult G20...
Why Current Account Imbalances Persist in the Global Economy
Current account imbalances remain one of the most persistent features of the international economy. Some countries regularly record large surpluses,...
Investing in the World’s Poorest Countries Can Strengthen Global Prosperity
Investment in the world’s poorest countries can have benefits that extend far beyond their borders. Expanding access to finance, infrastructure,...
Iran’s Economy Comes Under Growing Pressure as War and US Sanctions Hit Trade
Tehran, Iran is facing intensifying economic pressure as the continuing conflict with the United States, tighter American sanctions and restrictions...
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Warns Inflation May Require More Rate Action as September Hike Bets Rise
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, August 28, 2026: Financial markets are reassessing the outlook for U.S. interest rates after Federal Reserve Chair...
India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record $729.3 Billion as Dollar Inflows Strengthen External Finances
Mumbai, August 28, 2026: India’s foreign-exchange reserves have reached a historic high, giving the country a larger financial cushion against...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Keeps Global Energy Markets on Edge as Oil Supply Risks Grow
August 28, 2026: Global energy markets remain under intense pressure as uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continues to raise...
India Prepares for Major BRICS Summit as New Delhi Gets Ready for Global Leaders
New Delhi, August 28, 2026: India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12...
IMF Warns Global Economic Imbalances Are Widening Again as China’s Surplus Expands
Global current account imbalances widened further in 2025, marking a renewed reversal of the narrowing trend that followed the global...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Puts Global Energy and Trade at Risk as Shipping Traffic Remains Disrupted
AI Generated Photo The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman,...
Global Economy Set for 3% Growth in 2026 as AI Momentum Offsets War-Related Pressures
Global growth is projected at 3.0% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, according to the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook...
World Bank Data Highlights Major Gap in Public Services and Transparency
WASHINGTON — August 27, 2026: A World Bank data visualization has highlighted a notable difference among three key pillars used...
Global Markets Navigate Inflation Pressure, Middle East Uncertainty and AI Optimism
Global financial markets are moving through another period of uncertainty as investors balance persistent inflation in the United States, developments...
How the World’s Biggest Companies Have Changed Over Two Decades
The global corporate landscape has undergone a major transformation over the past two decades, with energy, technology, banking and manufacturing...
