FeaturedWealth ManagementInvestors remain bullish despite headwinds, says Morgan StanleyIFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2026April 23, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2026April 23, 2026 More than half of investors point to IT as the sector with the greatest potential, said Morgan Stanley Wealth Management... Read more
EconomyFeaturedMiddle East conflict: World Bank chief Ajay Banga sees massive global growth hitIFM CorrespondentApril 15, 2026April 14, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 15, 2026April 14, 2026 World Bank chief Ajay Banga said that the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict is already feeding into weaker global expansion... Read more
CommodityFeaturedDespite gains, gold heads for biggest loss in nearly two decadesIFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026 Discussing gold, the go-to hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks, has fallen more than 14% since the war began on February 28... Read more
EnergyExclusiveFeaturedIF Insights: War in Middle East likely to accelerate Asia’s renewable energy revolutionIFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 1, 2026March 31, 2026 The ongoing Middle East conflict and the resultant energy shock will force Asia to relook at renewables, to future-proof its economic outlook... Read more
EconomyExclusiveFeaturedUS tariff policy is causing enormous uncertainty: Dr Conor O’KaneIFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026April 22, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 31, 2026April 22, 2026 The US tariff policy is undermining both domestic investment and FDI, as firms are hesitant to commit capital in an environment where tariffs are regularly changed on the whim of the President or due to SC rulings... Read more
EconomyExclusiveFeaturedAustralian households struggle to afford everyday purchases: Dr John HawkinsIFM CorrespondentMarch 20, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 20, 2026 As evidenced by its being the dominant concern in opinion polls, cost-of-living pressures are weighing heavily on many Australian households... Read more
EconomyMagazineSanctions or war, the dollar always winsIFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 Many countries are becoming less comfortable relying completely on the dollar, which has triggered ongoing discussions about de-dollarisation... Read more
EconomyMagazineThe permanent circular economyIFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 The circular economy is inherently labour-intensive, requiring a human touch for repair, authentication, sorting, and logistics... Read more
Banking and FinanceMagazineBuilding the global gold wallIFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 15, 2026March 17, 2026 While fiscal dominance provided the combustible material for the gold rally, geopolitical fragmentation acted as the spark... Read more
BankingFeaturedEx-BOJ board member predicts central bank’s next moveIFM CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 24, 2026 The BOJ's next policy meeting will be held on March 18-19, followed by the board meeting on April 27-28... Read more