EconomyFeaturedGlobal economy slows as Iran war energy shock drives inflation surgeIFM CorrespondentApril 30, 2026April 29, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 30, 2026April 29, 2026 Delivery times and output prices hit their highest levels since the post-COVID supply chain snarls and inflation wave peaked around four years ago... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingIslamic syndicated financing rises amid Iran war, says FitchIFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2026April 23, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 24, 2026April 23, 2026 As per Fitch, Islamic syndications now make up half of all the syndication issuance in the Gulf region... Read more
FeaturedMacroeconomyJordan to access USD 200 million as it reaches agreement with IMFIFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2026April 22, 2026 IMF mission chief Cesar Serra lauded the Jordanian government's commitment to reducing public debt to 80% of GDP by 2028... Read more
FeaturedTradingAfrica faces food security strain as Iran conflict rattles tradeIFM CorrespondentApril 7, 2026April 6, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 7, 2026April 6, 2026 Food prices are being felt mainly by vulnerable African households, given the fact that most countries are still growing at rates below pre-COVID levels... 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