Global Economy IMF Backs Focused Reforms in 2026 Lending Program Review
The IMF's 2026 lending review backs focused reforms, realistic financing and stronger planning for shocks, with a phased rollout ahead.
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EUR Norway Raises Policy Rate to 4.50% as Inflation Stays Above Target
Norges Bank raised its policy rate to 4.50% as inflation remained above target, leaving open the possibility of further tightening.
Global Economy OECD Sees 2.9% Global Growth in 2026 as Inflation Risks Persist
The OECD projects 2.9% global growth in 2026 while warning that energy inflation and higher bond yields leave the outlook exposed.
Global Economy IMF Warns Global Debt Nears 100% of GDP as Risks Mount
IMF warns global public debt is nearing 100% of GDP, raising fiscal and financing risks as energy shocks and high rates persist.
Global Economy Fed and ECB Rate Moves Put Inflation Back in Focus
The Federal Reserve and ECB raised rates in September as inflation and energy risks kept the policy outlook restrictive and data dependent.
US Federal Reserve Raises Rates to 3.75%-4.00% as Inflation Stays Elevated
The Federal Reserve raised its target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% as it judged inflation to remain elevated.
Middle East and Central Asia Pakistan Holds Policy Rate at 11.5% as Inflation Risks Persist
Pakistan's central bank held its policy rate at 11.5% on September 14, keeping attention on inflation, funding costs and external risks.
US US Inflation Holds at 3.4% as Fed Faces September Rate Test
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in August, keeping annual inflation at 3.4% and sharpening the Federal Reserve's September rate decision.
US US Producer Prices Rise 0.4% as Diesel Costs Surge
US producer prices rose 0.4% in August as diesel fuel jumped 24.1%, raising fresh questions about freight costs and inflation pass-through.
Global Economy Rare Earths Put US-China Trade Truce to the Test
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns a US-China rare-earth cutoff could hit global growth, exposing manufacturing and credit risks.