IMF to Unveil October 2026 Global Economic Outlook as Markets Await New Growth Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund is preparing to release its October 2026 World Economic Outlook, a major economic assessment expected to...
Global Trade
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Global Energy Trade as Countries Seek Alternative Suppliers
The disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in early 2026 triggered a major reorganisation of international energy trade,...
The Asian Century: Why Europe Must Embrace Cooperation with India, China and the Wider Asian Region
The changing global balance of power is creating new opportunities and challenges for Europe as Asian economies expand their influence...
World Bank Warns Middle East Conflict Could Push Regional Economy Into Contraction
Washington: The World Bank has warned that the continuing Middle East conflict is imposing significant economic costs across the Middle...
UN Chief Calls for End to US-Iran Conflict as Global Trade Faces Growing Pressure
Islamabad: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an end to the ongoing conflict between the United States and...
Global Commodity Prices Accelerate Sharply in August, UNCTAD Data Shows
Geneva: Global commodity prices accelerated sharply in August 2026, with the United Nations Trade and Development's latest data showing a...
G7 Emergency Oil Release Puts Fresh Pressure on Global Energy Prices
London: Global oil markets moved lower as additional crude supplies from the Middle East and a planned release of emergency...
UN Data Warns Global Growth Remains Weak as Energy Shock Fuels Inflation Risks
New York: The global economy is facing renewed pressure from geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs and persistent uncertainty, with the...
WTO Members Intensify Reform Talks as Global Trade Rules Face Growing Pressure
Geneva: Members of the World Trade Organization are intensifying discussions on reforming the global trading system as governments seek to...
Global Institutions Warn Energy and Trade Disruptions Could Deepen Economic and Food Security Risks
Washington: Four major international institutions have warned that disruptions to energy supplies and global trade can create wider risks for...
Global Trade Faces New Pressure as Geopolitical Tensions Reshape International Commerce
Geneva: The global trading system is facing a period of significant change as geopolitical tensions, government interventions and rapid technological...
WTO Warns Global Trading System Is Under Growing Geopolitical Pressure
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing major structural changes as geopolitical tensions, government interventions, technological developments and shifting economic...
G20 Trade Talks Focus on Tariffs, Industrial Overcapacity and Global Trade Rules
Washington: Trade ministers from the Group of 20 economies are discussing tariffs, industrial overcapacity and distortions in international commerce as...
WTO Report Examines Major Changes Reshaping the Global Trading System
Geneva: The global trading system is undergoing significant changes as geopolitical tensions, technological advances and growing government intervention reshape the...
OECD Projects Moderate Global Growth as Inflation and Economic Risks Persist
Paris: The global economy is expected to continue expanding in 2026 and 2027, but growth is projected to remain moderate...
AI-Related Goods Trade Gives Global Merchandise Trade a Boost
Geneva: The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is beginning to have a measurable impact on international trade, with strong demand...
China Warns EU of Firm Response Over Proposed Trade Restrictions
China has warned the European Union that it will take a firm response if Brussels introduces new restrictions targeting Chinese...
Rwanda Set to Lead G77 in 2027 as Developing Nations Seek Stronger Voice at UN
New York: Rwanda has been elected to chair the Group of 77 and China (G77) for 2027, placing the East...
US-China Tariff Changes Cover a Wide Range of Products as Trade Tensions Evolve
Washington/Beijing: Trade conditions between the United States and China are undergoing another shift as changes to tariff arrangements affect a...
🇺🇸🇨🇳 US and China Extend Trade Truce to January 2027, Plan New Tariff Talks
September The United States and China have agreed to extend their existing trade truce until January 10, 2027, giving both...
🇨🇳 China and US Extend Trade Truce Until January 2027
Beijing, September 28, 2026: China and the United States have agreed to extend their existing trade truce until January 10,...
Argentina Agriculture Exports Head Toward Near-Record Year as Global Grain Demand Strengthens
Argentina's agricultural sector is heading toward another exceptionally strong export year, supported by a large harvest, firm international crop prices...
Global Commodity Markets Show Mixed Signals as Gold, Oil and Industrial Metals Move in Different Directions
Global commodity markets showed mixed movement as investors assessed inflation concerns, currency changes, supply conditions and geopolitical developments across major...
Digital Services Reshape Global Trade as Least Developed Countries Struggle to Keep Pace
Digital services are rapidly changing the structure of international trade, but new global trade data show a widening gap between...
Global Markets Face Renewed Pressure as Energy Shock Raises Inflation Concerns
Global financial markets are facing renewed uncertainty as energy prices remain elevated and investors assess the potential economic consequences of...
Small Businesses Account for Around 70% of Global Employment, UNCTAD Data Shows
Small and medium-sized enterprises remain one of the most important components of the world economy, accounting for roughly 90% of...
Global Diesel Shortage Could Persist Into 2027 as Inventories Fall
The global diesel market is facing a prolonged supply squeeze, with industry data and storage trends indicating that tight conditions...
China’s Industrial Rise Puts Growing Pressure on German Manufacturers
China’s rapid transformation into a producer of increasingly sophisticated industrial and technology-intensive goods is creating a new competitive challenge for...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Faces Major Turning Point as Reform Debate Intensifies
The global trading system is facing a major period of change as governments confront geopolitical tensions, shifting economic power, digitalisation...
ASEAN and EU Deepen Economic Cooperation as Digital Trade and Supply Chains Take Center Stage
ASEAN and the European Union are moving to deepen their economic partnership, with senior officials focusing on digital trade, green...
$4 Billion Mobilization Planned to Help Countries Weather Middle East Conflict Impact
An international financing effort is being mobilized to help countries manage the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict in the...
Global Computer Device Exports Surge to $774.8 Billion in 2025 as Asia Dominates the Supply Chain
The global computer-device trade reached a remarkable US$774.8 billion in 2025, highlighting the enormous scale of the international electronics and...
ASEAN Economic Ministers Advance Regional Trade Integration and New Trade Facilitation Measures
Manila, September ASEAN economic ministers have renewed efforts to strengthen regional trade integration, improve the movement of goods and prepare...
Singapore’s Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Drives Electronics Boom
Singapore, September 17, 2026: Singapore recorded a sharp acceleration in its merchandise exports in August, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX)...
India Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Warns of Wider Regional Impact
India has expressed concern over the latest Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the escalation could undermine regional stability and...
WTO Warns Global Trade System Is at a Critical Juncture
The World Trade Organization has warned that the global trading system is facing a major period of disruption and needs...
WTO to Put Artificial Intelligence at the Centre of New Global Trade Policy Dialogue
The World Trade Organization is preparing to bring together policymakers, technology leaders and trade experts for the first World Trade...
Four Decades After the Uruguay Round: What Its Legacy Can Teach the Future of Global Trade
Four decades after negotiations began on the Uruguay Round, the international trading system is reflecting on one of the most...
OECD Examines Traceability to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a new report examining how traceability can help strengthen the...
WTO Completes Advanced Agriculture Workshop to Strengthen Transparency Among Developing Members
Geneva, September 8, 2026: The World Trade Organization has completed an advanced training programme aimed at helping developing and least-developed...
