South Korea’s Public Debt Outlook Raises Questions About Long-Term Fiscal Stability
South Korea’s public finances are drawing attention as economic policymakers assess the country’s debt trajectory and the challenges associated with...
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Why Global Economic Growth Is Leaving Some Developing Countries Behind
The global economy can continue expanding while millions of people in developing countries face persistent financial difficulties. Differences in productivity,...
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....
IMF Unveils Global Policy Priorities to Strengthen Economic Resilience and Sustainable Growth
The International Monetary Fund is placing economic resilience, financial stability and sustainable growth at the centre of its global policy...
US Budget Deficit Approaches $2 Trillion as Government Spending Outpaces Revenue
WASHINGTON: The United States recorded a federal budget deficit of approximately $1.993 trillion in fiscal year 2026, highlighting growing concerns...
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...
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...
High Public Debt, EU Accession and Asia’s Growth: Key Themes in This Week’s Economic Outlook
Washington, September 12, 2026: High public debt is emerging as an increasingly complicated factor for governments and central banks attempting...
Belgium Raises €3.5 Billion Through Treasury Certificate Auction
BRUSSELS — Belgium has raised approximately €3.501 billion through its latest auction of Treasury certificates, providing the federal government with...
Belgium’s Federal Government Debt Rises to €578.17 Billion at End of August 2026
Belgium’s federal government debt reached €578.169 billion at the end of August 2026, marking a monthly increase of €3.18 billion,...
UK Finance Chief Faces Fiscal Balancing Act as Government Prepares Major Economic Reset
LONDON — Britain’s new finance minister, John Healey, is preparing to outline a major economic strategy as the government attempts...
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,...
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...
