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...
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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...
Global debt tops USD 365 trillion after USD 10 trillion surge in H1 2026
Borrowing is accelerating as higher bond yields, fiscal deficits and refinancing needs threaten to turn mounting debt into a self-reinforcing cycle...
China’s two-speed economy, record exports and a consumer who will not spend
Shipments are growing at 25% a year while retail sales barely move. Beijing now has a dedicated plan for the gap, but the fixes are slow...
Powered by oil boom, Nigerian economy expands at its fastest pace in five years
Real GDP grew 4.43% in the three months through June, accelerating from 3.89% in the Q1, according to the Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics...
Saudi economy stays resilient amid Iran war, retains top Fitch ratings
As per the Fitch, Saudi to grow 0.6% in 2026, reflecting trade disruptions due to the Hormuz tensions, before rebounding in 2027...
Energy shock bites: Iran war forces IMF to cut global growth outlook
The global economy is now expected to grow 3% in 2026, down from an April forecast of 3.1%, a modest slowdown partly offset by AI-driven demand...
Germany unveils record 2027 budget with defence, infrastructure push
The approved plans for total spending of 555.4 billion euro will be financed partly through new borrowing worth 203.6 billion euro...
Can Britain’s 298 billion pound ‘Defence Investment Plan’ keep the country safe?
In its largest defence budget in the last 30 years, Britain is looking to fund everything from stealth fighter jets and nuclear submarines to drones...
Iran war: World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%
As per the World Bank, growth could slow to just 1.3% if energy supply disruptions prove more severe and come with substantial stress in financial markets...