China set its 2026 economic growth target at 4.5%-5%, marking its lowest expansion goal since 1991 as policymakers confront domestic and external headwinds. The target was unveiled at…
Increased geopolitical risk, stemming from renewed military action in Iran, has severely impacted emerging market (EM) credit due to a broader risk-off environment and a spike in energy…
The United Arab Emirates is considering restricting Iran’s access to billions of dollars held in the Gulf state, a move that could disrupt the financial channels Iranian businesses…
Missiles are flying across continents, oil tankers have stalled, and insurance costs are surging. Around the world, people are asking the same question: Are we entering another global…
According to data released on Tuesday by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil’s economy recorded minimal growth in the fourth quarter but ended 2025 with…
The UK’s fiscal watchdog expects inflation to fall to an average of 2.3% in 2026, lower than predicted in November, as weaker economic activity and lower food and…
A new war in the Middle East is unfolding at a moment when the global economy is only just regaining its footing.Growth in the US economy had surprised…
Asia’s heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil is emerging as a significant economic vulnerability, leaving the region susceptible to prolonged supply disruptions, according to ING Group. While current inflation…
UK households faced a renewed rise in grocery bills in February, ending four consecutive months of easing food inflation. Data from Worldpanel by Numerator showed grocery price inflation…