Rising Bond Yields Increase Financing Pressure on Global Businesses
London: A sharp rise in government bond yields across major developed economies is creating new challenges for companies and investors...
World Economy
Oil Prices Rise Above $100 as Middle East Tensions Threaten Global Supply
London: Global oil prices have climbed above the $100-per-barrel mark as growing geopolitical risks raise concerns about possible disruptions to...
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...
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...
Global Markets Turn Mixed as Wall Street Hits Fresh Records Amid Rising Oil Prices
New York: Global financial markets showed mixed performance on Wednesday as investors balanced record gains on Wall Street against renewed...
Global Economic Expansion Loses Momentum as Second-Quarter Growth Slows
The global economy continued to expand during the second quarter of 2026, but the pace of growth weakened slightly compared...
Global Services Trade Expands as International Services Exports Rise in 2026
Geneva: International trade in services continued to expand in 2026, with global services exports recording strong growth during the first...
World Bank Updates Global Governance Indicators With New Country-Level Data
Washington: The World Bank has updated its Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) dataset, providing new country-level information on governance across economies...
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...
IMF Examines How Corporate Tax Changes Can Affect Economies Across Borders
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has released new analysis examining how changes in corporate taxation in one country can influence...
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...
Bank of Japan Policy Debate Intensifies as Officials Assess Further Rate Moves
Tokyo: Debate over the future direction of Japan's monetary policy has intensified as Bank of Japan policymakers assess whether stronger...
Japan Business Confidence Reaches Eight-Year High as Companies Report Stronger Outlook
Tokyo: Business confidence among Japan's major companies has climbed to its strongest level in eight years, reflecting improved sentiment about...
Global Markets Await US Jobs Report for Fresh Signals on Interest Rates
New York: Investors across global financial markets are closely watching the latest U.S. employment data for clues about the strength...
Global Fuel Prices Surge as Diesel and Jet Fuel Markets Face Supply Pressure
London: Global refined-fuel markets are facing renewed pressure as prices for diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel rise sharply amid disruptions...
IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Keep Global Inflation Under Pressure
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has warned that the latest energy-market shock could slow the decline in global inflation and...
Global Fuel Prices Surge as Diesel and Jet Fuel Markets Face Supply Pressure
London: Global refined-fuel markets are facing renewed pressure as prices for diesel, gasoline and aviation fuel rise sharply amid disruptions...
Oil Prices Hold Above $100 as Global Energy Supply Risks Intensify
London, October 2, 2026: International oil prices remained above the psychologically important $100-per-barrel mark on Friday as traders assessed conflicting...
Global Bond Sell-Off Pushes US Treasury Yield to Highest Level Since 2002
New York, October 2, 2026: Global financial markets are facing renewed pressure after a sharp sell-off in government bonds pushed...
Asian Stock Markets Slide as Investors Await Key US Jobs Data
Singapore, October 2, 2026: Asian stock markets came under pressure on Friday as investors reacted to sharp movements in global...
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...
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...
World Bank Updates Global Governance Data Covering More Than 200 Economies
The World Bank has updated its Worldwide Governance Indicators database, providing a new global dataset covering governance conditions across more...
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...
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...
UN Projects Global Economy to Grow 2.6% in 2026 Amid Rising Risks
The global economy is expected to expand by 2.6% in 2026, according to the latest United Nations economic assessment, as...
Global Economy Faces New Energy and Interest-Rate Pressures
The global economy is entering a period of increased uncertainty as higher energy costs, elevated government bond yields and changing...
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...
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Rise as Persistent Inflation Keeps Markets on Edge
September 22, 2026 Global financial markets are adjusting to the possibility of another U.S. interest-rate increase as persistent inflation and...
OECD Inflation Remains Broadly Stable as Energy Prices Stay Elevated
Paris: Inflation across the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) remained broadly stable in July 2026, but persistent pressure...
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...
Global Markets Face a New Test as Rising Oil, Interest Rates and Inflation Reshape the Economic Outlook
Global financial markets are entering a more complicated phase as three powerful forces—higher energy prices, rising borrowing costs and persistent...
G20 Economic Growth Slows as OECD Data Shows 0.7 Percent Expansion in Second Quarter
Economic growth across the G20 group slowed during the second quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from the...
Trump-Xi Summit Puts Global Trade, AI and Supply Chains Under the Spotlight
The upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is emerging as one of the most...
Global Poverty Remains a Major Challenge as Millions Continue to Live on Extremely Low Incomes
Global Development: New international poverty estimates show that extreme poverty continues to affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide, highlighting...
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...
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...
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...
