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...
International Economics
IMF Updates Economic Surveillance Strategy as Global Risks Become More Complex
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has updated its approach to monitoring global economies as countries face a rapidly changing environment...
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...
IMF Updates Global Economic Surveillance Framework to Address New Sources of Risk
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has completed its 2026 Comprehensive Surveillance Review, updating the way it monitors economic and financial...
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...
Global Economic Growth Eases in Second Quarter as Regional Performance Diverges
Global economic growth slowed slightly in the second quarter of 2026, with new international data showing a modest easing in...
IMF and World Bank Strengthen Debt Assessment Rules for Low-Income Countries
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have approved a major update to the framework used to assess debt sustainability...
World Bank Updates Key Global Development Datasets as Economic Monitoring Continues
Global Development: The World Bank has released fresh updates to several of its major international economic and development datasets, providing...
Indonesia and China Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Economic Negotiators for Global Challenges
Indonesia is strengthening cooperation with China to improve the capabilities of government officials responsible for negotiating international economic agreements and...
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...
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,...
Top 30 Countries with the Highest Government Debt in 2026: What the Numbers Mean for the Global Economy
By Ayush Singh | International Economy Introduction Government debt has become one of the defining economic issues of the modern...
