Global Economy

Official data show higher food commodity prices and pressure from energy, shipping and weather. The impact on households and importers will differ across countries.

The IMF says AI can raise productivity while increasing labor, market, and cyber risks. Governments need skills, infrastructure, and safeguards that preserve financial resilience.

The World Bank Group plans to scale metals and minerals support to $19 billion through FY30. New country compacts link finance with reforms, infrastructure, jobs, and local value chains.

The IMF urges fiscal action as global public debt heads toward 100% of GDP by 2029. Examine refinancing risks, tax reform and the effects on credit.

The IMF warns that AI repricing, rising bond yields and cyber incidents could strain markets. Explore the implications for credit and sovereign risk.

Hall and Woodford win the 2026 economics Nobel. Explore how household expectations and central bank communication shape policy, spending and credit risk.

UNCTAD forecasts 2.6% global growth in 2026 despite expanding trade. Explore uneven gains, supply-chain costs and risks for borrowers and governments.

WMO expects El Niño to last into February 2027. Explore the implications for food supply, electricity costs, inflation and borrower credit risk.

G7 plans a 100 million barrel oil release with early diesel deliveries. Examine supply constraints, fuel-price transmission and credit and fiscal risks.

The IMF's 2026 lending review backs focused reforms, realistic financing and stronger planning for shocks, with a phased rollout ahead.