UNCTAD Warns Global Investment Growth Is Failing to Reach Many Developing Economies
International investment increased during the first half of 2026, but the number of new business projects continued to decline, raising...
International Finance
Germany Revokes Banking Licence of Bank Saderat Iran’s Hamburg Branch Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Germany's financial regulatory authorities have reportedly revoked the operating licence of the Hamburg branch of Bank Saderat Iran, drawing attention...
IMF Warns of Uneven Global Economic Growth as Geopolitical and Financial Risks Persist
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted continuing uncertainty in the global economy, with geopolitical tensions, changing financial conditions and...
IMF Warns of Global Financial Stability Risks From AI Investment, Rising Debt and Cyber Threats
Global financial markets are facing a combination of emerging risks linked to artificial intelligence investment, rising government borrowing and growing...
IMF Warns European Economies Must Boost Productivity to Manage Rising Public Debt
European economies are facing growing pressure to strengthen productivity, improve competitiveness and maintain sustainable public finances as economic uncertainty continues...
IMF Forecasts 3.1% Global Economic Growth in 2026, Warns of Rising International Risks
The global economy is expected to expand by 3.1% in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund's latest economic assessment....
Pakistan and World Bank Group Discuss Faster Implementation of Development Programme
Pakistan and the World Bank Group have discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of their development cooperation framework, highlighting the...
What Is $1 Worth in 100 Countries? Understanding the Global Power of the US Dollar
One US dollar can represent very different amounts of money around the world. In some countries, it converts into thousands...
IMF Panel to Examine How Central Banks Can Navigate Monetary Policy Uncertainty
Central banks are facing a difficult balancing act as they respond to changing economic conditions, uncertain inflation trends and risks...
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 Financial Stability Faces Hidden Risks Despite Market Resilience
Financial markets have continued to demonstrate their ability to withstand economic uncertainty, but their apparent strength does not eliminate the...
UAE to Join World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Strengthening Global Financial Partnerships Ahead of 2029 Hosting
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to strengthen its engagement with the international financial community as it joins the 2026...
Asian Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Global Economic Uncertainty
SINGAPORE: Asian financial markets experienced mixed trading conditions as investors assessed global economic developments, energy prices, interest rate expectations, and...
U.S. Dollar Strengthens as Higher Treasury Yields Support the Currency
New York: The U.S. dollar strengthened against several major currencies as higher Treasury yields and concerns about global inflation increased...
United States Remains Largest Contributor to UN Regular Budget in 2026
The United Nations' financing system continues to depend heavily on contributions from a relatively small group of major economies, with...
Japan Bond Yield Climbs to Multi-Decade High as Global Rates Stay Elevated
Japan's government bond market has come under renewed pressure as the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond climbed...
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...
$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...
World Bank Group Reports Record Private Capital Mobilization in FY26
The World Bank Group has reported a record year for mobilizing private investment in developing economies, highlighting a major expansion...
World Bank Updates Public-Sector Debt Database With New Global Economic Data
The World Bank has updated its Quarterly Public Sector Debt database, providing fresh debt-related information for selected developing and emerging-market...
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...
Global Economic Growth Slows Slightly as Second-Quarter GDP Expansion Eases
Global Economy: The world economy recorded a modest slowdown in growth during the second quarter of 2026, according to newly...
World Bank Backs Faster Debt Restructuring for Senegal
The World Bank has expressed support for accelerating Senegal’s efforts to restructure its debt, signaling a push for a more...
Kazakhstan Completes RMB 6.6 Billion Sovereign Panda Bond Issuance
Kazakhstan has completed its second issuance of sovereign Panda bonds on the Chinese capital market, raising a total of RMB...
UNCTAD Releases New Data on Sustainable Finance and Infrastructure Investment
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is releasing new analysis on sustainable finance and infrastructure investment on...
IMF Examines How War Can Reshape Economies and the Path to Recovery
The International Monetary Fund is examining the deeper economic consequences of war, with a newly published study focusing on how...
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,...
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,...
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)...
New Development Bank Reviews Expansion of Development Financing During Bangladesh Visit
Dhaka, The New Development Bank (NDB) is looking to deepen its cooperation with Bangladesh as the multilateral lender explores a...
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,...
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...
US Treasury Warns Iran Money-Laundering Enablers Could Lose Access to Dollar System
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Sovereign Wealth Funds Surge Past $15 Trillion as State-Owned Investment Power Expands
Global Finance, August 16, 2026: Sovereign wealth funds have emerged as some of the most powerful long-term investors in the...
The Books Shaping the Future of the Global Economy
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and geopolitical rivalry, understanding global economic trends has become more important...
How IDA Is Transforming Lives Through Investments in Jobs, Education, Health, and Sustainable Development
Around the world, millions of people continue to face challenges such as poverty, unemployment, limited access to healthcare, inadequate education,...
Which Countries Don’t Use Their Own Currency? A Look at the World’s Shared and Foreign Money Systems
Money is one of the strongest symbols of a nation's identity. Most countries print and manage their own currency through...
How Far Does One U.S. Dollar Go Around the World? A Snapshot of Global Currency Values
The U.S. dollar remains one of the world's most influential currencies, serving as a benchmark for international trade, travel, and...
