Global economy
If everything is an AI crisis, then nothing is
Beware the absurd tyranny of what-if scenarios
Middle East war sends economic tremors across the globe
As the US-Israel strikes on Iran escalate into a regional conflict, global markets grapple with energy vulnerabilities amid shipping disruption
Reasons to worry about America’s investment position with the rest of the world
Data shows that our global financial system is plagued with serious but often ignored imbalances
How to create jobs for the world’s 1.2 billion new workers
With only about 400 million jobs expected to be generated, we face a gap of staggering proportions
Global factory activity improves on growing demand
Key Asian exporters fare better, and the eurozone marks a return to manufacturing expansion
The return of fiscal dominance
As public debt rises and trade fades as a growth engine, central banks risk losing the independence that underpins global financial stability
IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds
It forecast global GDP growth at 3.3% in 2026, up 0.2 percentage point from its last estimate in October
The last days of Fed independence?
If Trump appoints a pliant Federal Reserve chair and monetary policy is loosened, it could stoke inflation and hurt global economic stability
Tariffs, geopolitical tension and a US$800 billion deal: World Economic Forum 2026
Businesses batten down at Davos as global policy uncertainty reaches two-decade high
In 2026, trade drama will shift from Washington to Beijing
The real uncertainty lies in the rising resistance to China’s manufactured surplus
