IMF expects global GDP to gain 3% in 2026, 3.4% in 2027

IMF semak turun unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi global 2026 susulan krisis Asia Barat

WASHINGTON: Tabung Kewangan Antarabangsa (IMF) menyemak turun unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi dunia bagi 2026 kepada 3.0 peratus berbanding 3.1 peratus yang dibuat pada April lalu, susulan peningkatan ketidaktentuan dan risiko daripada konflik baharu di Asia Barat. Unjuran dalam kemas kini Prospek Ekonomi Dunia tersebut dibuat sebelum berlaku pertukaran serangan terbaharu antara Amerika Syarikat (AS) dan Iran ... Read more The post IMF semak turun unjuran pertumbuhan ekonomi global 2026 susulan krisis Asia Barat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

IMF warns of sharp slowdown in global economy 

The global economy is on track for a sharp downward trajectory, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Wednesday. Global growth is projected to decline from 3.5 percent in 2025 to 3 percent in 2026 before climbing back up to 3.4 percent in 2027, according to a July update in the organization’s World Economic Outlook. ...

IMF cuts 2026 world growth forecast, citing Iran war fallout

Global economy to grow 3 percent in 2026, as AI demand partly offsets energy shock from Iran war, IMF says.

Top Findings UBS Global Wealth Report 2026

2025 was an extraordinary year for global wealth. According to UBS’s Global Wealth Report 2026, personal wealth rose by 10.8, the fastest pace in years, with growth being the strongest in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at 17.5. This was largely driven by Western Europe, with nearly 17 gain, and Eastern Europe, with [...] The post Top Findings UBS Global Wealth Report 2026 appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH.

Investopedia's Midyear Report: What You Should Know About the Economy in the Second Half of 2026

Investopedia's Midyear Report: What You Should Know About the Economy in the Second Half of 2026

Australia expects to gain extra US$26 billion from exports after Iran war raises prices

Australia forecasts a A38 billion (US26 billion) lift in its export income as commodity and energy prices rise because of the war in Iran. The nation’s resources exports are set to rise almost 3 per cent to A416 billion in the financial year through June 2027, the Department of Industry, Science and Resources said in its latest resources and energy quarterly on Friday. The extra earnings assume trade is disrupted until end-June 2026, with a further A7 billion windfall possible if that...

IMF: Global Economy Stands at Crossroads Between Iran War Risks, Technology Boom

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is facing a critical turning point between the negative effects of geopolitical conflicts and the growth opportunities created by rapid technological advances.

Visa says AI investment and digital commerce are carrying the global economy

The payments giant’s midyear outlook forecasts 2.4 global growth in 2026, crediting an investment boom and online price competition for absorbing the strain of higher energy costs. The company that sees a slice of nearly every card swipe on the planet has a view on where the economy is heading, and the view is cautiously [] This story continues at The Next Web

Stock market gains minted nearly 1 million new millionaires in 2025, new UBS report says

Global personal wealth surged by 10.8 in 2025, the biggest jump since 2017, per UBS.

Auto components sector records turnover of ₹7.60 lakh crore in FY2025-26

Expects to grow by 8-10 per cent this fiscal, driven by continued domestic and exports demands, despite the geopolitical headwinds

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Why Is Finding IT Talent Becoming One of the Business’s Toughest Challenges

As Africa’s digital economy continues to expand, the demand for technology talent is growing. A report from SAP has found that, across the continent, this sector’s contribution is expected to increase from 5.2 of GDP in 2025 to 8.5 by 2030, while, in South Africa, it is already estimated to contribute between 15 and 20 []

IMF official: Global economy resilient but uneven across regions

Global growth is forecast at 3.0 percent in 2026, showing resilience despite the Middle East conflict, as technology-driven activity cushions the blow and produces widely varying outcomes across regions, according to an official with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Deniz Igan, chief of the IMF Research Department's World Economic Studies Division, made the remarks after the IMF projected on Wednesday that global growth will slow to 3.0 percent in 2026 before recovering to 3.4 percent in 2027. #GlobalView

Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn

By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria’s solid minerals exports have sustained uptrend rising to N354 billion in 2025, up by 2018 percent from N117.29 billion recorded in 2023. The figure for nine months 2024 was N199.6 billion with full year estimated to be over N266 billion. Similarly, revenue generated for the Federation Account climbed to over N70 billion, [] The post Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Last Thing US Healthcare Needs Is an AI Takeover

Karim Sariahmed, Marc Shi We fear that healthcare will become even more financialized as our systems become more deeply entangled with the AI bubble and the speculative investments that accompany it. The post The Last Thing US Healthcare Needs Is an AI Takeover appeared first on The Nation.

Ukraine hopes to get at least $154 billion from its Western allies by 2030

The Finance Ministry estimates that the country will need 46.4 billion in 2026 to maintain the functioning of its governmental bodies

Finance Ministry cites ¢10.7bn 2025 NHIS funding as health financing reforms deepen

The Ministry of Finance says the government's GH¢10.7 billion allocation to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025, including GH¢6.5 billion for provider claims, formed part of a broader package of reforms to strengthen the scheme's financial sustainability and support the rollout of the Free Primary Healthcare programme.

World Bank revises Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast upwards to 4.8%

The World Bank has revised Ghana’s economic growth forecast for 2026 upward to 4.8 per cent from the 4.6 per cent projected in January this year. The revised outlook, contained in the World Bank’s June 2026 Global Economic Prospects report, represents an increase of 0.2 percentage point and reflects continued confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery The post World Bank revises Ghana’s 2026 growth forecast upwards to 4.8 appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Africa attracts $70 billion in FDI in 2025, the third-highest level since 1990

Africa attracts $70 billion in FDI in 2025, the third-highest level since 1990

Guyana’s Oil Boom, The President’s Farm And The Case For Transparency

Commentary By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 6, 2026: A country can post spectacular GDP growth while ordinary households still struggle to make the numbers work. It can export billions of dollars in oil while wages lag behind the cost of food, housing, transport and daily survival. It can celebrate []

The Hidden Reasons Why You Can’t Afford A House

Here’s a headline you probably haven’t seen, even though it will have more impact on your life (and your children’s lives) than anything coming out of the Middle East: By the time millennials hit retirement age, the typical home in this country will cost 1 million. That will be the median price of a home ...

Is a Small-Cap ETF the Best Investment of 2026? Here's What the Data Suggests.

Small caps just had their best first half since 1991.

Strong Indicators Show India's Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties

Showing India's growth momentum, the nation's GDP, one of the most important economic indicators, grew by 7.7 per cent in financial year 2025-26, reaffirming its position as the world's...

Major investment banks' average forecast for Korea's 2026 growth reaches 3%: data

Major investment banks' average forecast for Korea's 2026 growth reaches 3%: data

IGA: Interesting Global Fund That Should Work As An Income Play

IGA: Interesting Global Fund That Should Work As An Income Play

Seres Group expects H1 2026 net loss of $220 million–$270 million

Seres Group on Sunday issued a profit warning for the first half of 2026, forecasting a net loss attributable to shareholders of between RMB 1.5 billion (220 million) and RMB 1.8 billion (270 million) for the period from January 1 to June 30. The company compares with a net profit of RMB 2.941 billion (430 []

IMF lowers global growth forecast amid geopolitical tensions

It excepts the world economy to grow by 3 per cent, down from 3.5 per cent in 2025.

US projected to spend nearly $9 trillion on healthcare by 2034

The U.S. is expected to spend nearly 9 trillion on healthcare by 2034, according to a new report released Wednesday. The nation’s healthcare spending is also projected to account for 20.6 of the total economy, according to a report published in Health Affairs citing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data. In 2024, the nation’s []...Click to read more

EPF 2026: Will you get more than 8.25% interest?

EPF 2026: Will you get more than 8.25% interest?

Concelex continued to grow in 2025: revenue of RON 1.5bn and net profit up 33%

Concelex continued to grow in 2025: revenue of RON 1.5bn and net profit up 33%

Seven & I raises profit outlook, bolstering turnaround hopes

Operating profit will be ¥425 billion (2.6 billion) for the year through February 2027, compared with Seven I Holdings' prior forecast for ¥405 billion.

Dubai Highlights Competitive Lifestyle Value and Regional Resilience in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026

Released amid a dynamic and complex global economic landscape, the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 highlights the effects of geopolitical tensions, evolving trade routes, and volatile foreign exchange markets. Even with resilient financial markets, these macroeconomic shifts are significantly altering the cost of living for the worlds affluent. Globally, the price of [] The post Dubai Highlights Competitive Lifestyle Value and Regional Resilience in Julius Baer’s Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026 appeared first on Middle East News 247.