Global Economy G20 Statement Puts Global Imbalances Back in Focus
The G20 chair statement links global imbalances, sovereign debt and energy trade, with implications for currencies, credit and fiscal policy.
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Global Economy IMF Says Global Economy Absorbs Energy Shock, Fiscal Risks Persist
The IMF says the global economy has absorbed the energy shock so far, but higher inflation and limited fiscal space still threaten vulnerable economies.
Global Economy U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on Selected Canadian Auto Imports
A new U.S. duty on selected Canadian auto imports puts customs rules, supply-chain exposure and Canada’s planned response in focus.
Global Economy Oil Prices Rise as Iran Threats Revive Global Inflation Risk
Oil prices rose on renewed Iran threats, renewing inflation risk as disrupted crude and fuel flows tighten the global energy market.
Global Economy U.S. Treasury Doubles Long-End Buybacks as Yields Rise
The U.S. Treasury will at least double long-end liquidity-support buybacks, an adjustment that eased yields and matters for global funding markets.
Global Economy Israel’s War Trauma Puts Mental Health Under Strain
Israel's war-related mental-health burden is testing care capacity, workplaces and social resilience as trauma support needs persist.
Global Economy IMF Sees 3% Global Growth as War Shock Tests Resilience
The IMF projects 3% global growth in 2026, but the Middle East war leaves energy importers, food security and trade routes exposed.
Global Economy OPEC+ Pause After September Could Reshape Oil Markets
OPEC+ may stop raising oil output after September as recovering supply, soft demand and volatile Gulf flows reshape the 2026 market balance.
Global Economy World Bank Warns War Could Cut Global Growth to 1.3%
The World Bank says a prolonged Middle East energy shock combined with financial stress could cut 2026 global growth to 1.3%.
Global Economy Developed-Market Debt Heads for Record $75.8 Trillion
Fitch expects developed-market government debt to reach a record $75.8 trillion in 2026. Higher refinancing costs are testing budgets and bond markets.