World Markets & Global Economy
Latest international business news, global stock markets, and worldwide economic updates impacting global trade.
Europe Faces Recession Risk as Energy Costs Climb Again
Eurozone PMI contracted for the third straight month as Germany's industrial output hit a multi-year low....
OPEC+ Trims Output Target by 500,000 Barrels per Day
The oil cartel cut production to defend a $75 price floor amid falling demand concerns from China and EU....
US Fed Cuts Rates by 25 bps in May 2026 Meeting
The Federal Reserve signals more easing ahead as US inflation continues its downward trajectory....
Japan Intervenes to Support Yen at 155 per Dollar
The Bank of Japan stepped into currency markets to prevent the yen from breaching a critical support level....
Saudi Arabia Plans $100B India Investment by 2030
The Kingdom seeks to deploy capital in India's energy, tech and infrastructure sectors under Vision 2030....
China Q1 GDP Growth Slows to 4.6% on Trade Headwinds
The Chinese economy faces pressure from US tariffs and weak domestic consumption despite stimulus....
India-EU Free Trade Deal Talks Enter Final Round
Negotiators are closing in on a landmark bilateral agreement covering goods, services and investment flows....
IMF Raises India Growth Forecast to 7.1% for FY27
The IMF cited strong domestic demand and capex-led growth as key drivers of India's economic outlook....
World Bank Projects Global Growth at 2.9% in 2026
The global economy faces modest growth amid trade uncertainty and elevated debt levels in advanced economies....
US-China Trade Truce Extends Through June 2026
Both nations agreed to a 90-day pause on new tariffs as negotiators seek a comprehensive trade framework....
US Fed Policy: When will the first rate cut happen in 2026?
The Federal Reserve is maintaining a "higher for longer" stance, but cooling labor data suggests a pivot might be close....
Global Recession Fears Recede: IMF raises global growth outlook to 3.4%
Falling inflation and resilient job markets in the US and Europe are providing a much-needed boost to global sentiment....
UK Economy Shows Signs of Recovery with 2.5% Growth
UK Economy Shows Signs of Recovery with 2.5% Growth......
Global Cryptocurrency Market Cap Surpasses $3 Trillion
Global Cryptocurrency Market Cap Surpasses $3 Trillion......
China GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% Amid Property Sector Challenges
China GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% Amid Property Sector Challenges......
Australia Signs Historic Trade Deal with ASEAN Nations
Australia Signs Historic Trade Deal with ASEAN Nations......
US Federal Reserve Signals Rate Cuts in Second Half of 2026
US Federal Reserve Signals Rate Cuts in Second Half of 2026......
Japan Announces $100 Billion Semiconductor Investment Plan
Japan Announces $100 Billion Semiconductor Investment Plan......
OPEC Agrees to Cut Production by 1 Million Barrels Per Day
OPEC Agrees to Cut Production by 1 Million Barrels Per Day......
European Union Approves $500 Billion Green Energy Plan
European Union Approves $500 Billion Green Energy Plan......
IMF Upgrades Global Growth Forecast to 3.5% Citing Asian Economies
IMF Upgrades Global Growth Forecast to 3.5% Citing Asian Economies......