IF Insights: AI props up war-hit world economy
The IMF has nudged 2026 growth back to 3.1%, but it rests on a handful of chipmaking economies while energy importers and the Gulf absorb the war's cost...
Category : Macroeconomy
Midterms 2026: US GDP grows 3.4%, but inflation keeps pressure on economy
The PCE inflation accelerated to 3.6% in September from 3.4% in August, highlighting the persistence of price pressures across the US economy...
Germany targets 4.1 trillion euro investment by 2035 in AI, defence and infrastructure
As per the Made for Germany business initiative, the nation would see growth opportunities through AI, defence, energy and infrastructure drives...
Gulf economies set for 10.3% rebound in 2027 if oil flows recover, says World Bank
The World Bank expects GCC output to contract by 4.3% in 2026, with the disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz affecting energy exports and other activities...
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high, signals more hikes ahead
The BOJ raised its policy rate to 1.25% from 1% by a 7-2 vote, with dovish board members Toichiro Asada and Ayano Sato dissenting to the move...
China’s factory activity picks up pace as new orders and exports accelerate
China's finished goods inventories also grew at the sharpest rate since September 2025, with firms increasing purchasing activity...
Fed’s next policy meeting in focus as US inflation remains elevated
In July, the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index increased 3.7% in the 12 months through the month, unchanged from June...
Headache for Trump administration as US debt races towards USD 40 trillion
Lost tariff revenue and persistent budget deficits are accelerating borrowing just as investors demand higher returns to hold longer-dated Treasuries...
IMF sees war-torn Syria’s recovery accelerating but warns reforms must deepen
IMF forecasts strong growth as investment and refugee returns boost the economy, while urging Damascus to overhaul its banking and fiscal systems...
Despite Germany’s improving business confidence, analysts urge caution
Ifo Institute's Business Climate Index climbed to 86.6 in July, up from a slightly revised 85.7 in June, signalling growing optimism from German businesses...