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Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the UN to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago -
Global public debt to pass $100tn this year, says IMF
Fund calls for tougher action by big economies, with debt set to approach 100% of world GDP by end of decadeBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Global public debt will hit $100 trillion by year-end, says IMF
The IMF warned of the risks posed by unsustainable public debt levels.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine
Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Atlas of Finance — a visual aid to the global money maze
An eclectic and ambitious series of maps, graphs and diagrams helps disclose the locations of hidden richesBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
IMF says global fight against inflation is 'almost won' but warns of rising risks
The IMF projects global headline inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of 2025.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Saudi sovereign wealth fund announces $2 billion deal for new Brookfield Middle East platform
At least 50% of the capital will be allocated to investments in the kingdom and to expanding international companies' presence in the local market.Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago -
IMF raises 2025 growth forecast
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story IMF sounds death knell over inflation, raises 2025 outlook International Monetary ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
A 'tidal wave' of natural gas supply — the biggest yet — will reshape global markets, says RBC Capital
The expansion is likely to lead to a state of oversupply by the end of 2026, analysts such as RBC's Anan Dhanani have projected.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence
Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generationsBusiness - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
German finance minister warns of retaliation if U.S. kicks off trade war
German Finance Minister Christian Lindner on Friday warned that if the U.S. kicked off a trade war with the European Union, there could be retaliation.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Expect more emerging market sovereign defaults, says S&P
Countries exiting restructurings have lower ratings than in the past and may struggle to access capitalBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
‘Everyone will feel some pain’: growth perils of French budget
Michel Barnier’s new government walks tightrope in a fragile economic climateWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
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China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges
In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
‘They are ruining my life’: how the shadowy world of debt collection can wreck your finances
A stranger’s bill can be passed, in your name, down a chain of companies until it reaches the courts without you knowing anything about it. The result can be catastrophic. James Barnett and his ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
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Argentina’s economy minister strikes defiant note on default risk
Despite $14bn due next year, Luis Caputo insists the government will be able to foot the bill, with fiscal surplus forecastWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers
RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHSBusiness - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts
The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
New EU directive puts global supply chains and sovereignty at risk
The EU's directive on corporate sustainability due diligence requires businesses to identify and address adverse human rights and environmental impacts, potentially leading to a regulatory ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
North Korea's foray into Ukraine riles US, raises global risks
This week’s revelations that North Korean troops could within days join Russia’s war in Ukraine have raised the prospect of the U.S. and its allies getting more involved in the conflict. The Biden ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
‘It’s boom time’: Renewable growth is faster in the global south than in rich countries
Energy consultancy RMI says emerging economies could overtake rich nationsWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Tariff surge would damage global growth, IMF warns
In a forecast two weeks before US election the fund says greater protectionism would drag down world economyBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
U.S. Remains Engine of Global Growth in New IMF Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund issued its latest World Economic Outlook report, saying American economic resilience should buoy worldwide growth.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Banks warn UK Treasury of risk of sector turmoil after car finance ruling
Lenders meet government officials and regulators over fallout from court judgment on ‘secret’ auto loan commissionsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
U.S. crude oil prices fall more than 2% after OPEC cuts demand forecast again
Soft demand in China has weighed on the market for months.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid
Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending
Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago -
McDonald’s posts biggest decline in global sales in four years
Amid sluggish spending in US, Europe and China, sales fell by 1.5% between July and September. McDonald’s has posted another bigger than expected drop in sales as demand continues to slow, despite ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
CNBC Poll: Voters say personal finance is in better shape than the economy
CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman joins Meet the Press NOW to dissect the latest CNBC poll, which shows former President Donald Trump with an edge on the economy over Vice President ...Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago
