WASHINGTON, US — The global economy has shown greater resilience than expected despite the energy shock linked to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said ahead of next week’s G20 finance leaders’ meeting.
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6 Investors Flag Market Risks, But Agree on One Strategy
New York, United States — Global investors are navigating a market shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting interest-rate expectations and heavy spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, with six investment professionals pointing to different risks but converging on one broad strategy: avoid excessive concentration and diversify portfolios.
Donald Trump Presses Fed for Lower Rates, Says US Should Pay Less
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate policy, arguing that the United States should be paying substantially lower borrowing costs despite solid economic data. Trump said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was doing a “great job” but questioned the policy positions of other members of the central bank’s board.
RBI Rupee Intervention: Limits and Long-Term Fixes
NEW DELHI, India — The Reserve Bank of India’s intervention in the foreign exchange market can help contain sharp swings in the rupee, but sustained currency stability ultimately depends on deeper economic factors such as the trade balance, export competitiveness, energy dependence and the nature of foreign capital flows.
India Wholesale Inflation at 9.78% in July
NEW DELHI, India — India’s wholesale inflation eased marginally to 9.78% in July, according to the information provided. The latest reading puts wholesale price inflation at 9.78% for the month, with the supplied report describing the movement as a marginal decline.
Russia Economy Shows Growing Signs of Strain
MOSCOW, Russia — Russia’s economy has continued to grow despite more than four years of full-scale war with Ukraine, but economists and analysts say the headline figures are increasingly masking deeper financial pressures. Official data showed the economy expanded in the second quarter of 2026, while rising deficits, inflationary pressure, weaker energy revenues and the growing dependence on military spending point to mounting strains.