Global economy’s real enemy is geopolitics, not protectionism
“The era of free trade seems to be over. How will the world economy fare under protectionism?” This is one of the most common...
Funding the IMF in a divided world
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plays a central role in the international monetary system. As the lynchpin of the global financial safety net, it...
San Fransisco gets ready to host APEC 2023, the ‘Super Bowl of World Economies’ in November
San Francisco — In less than two months, San Francisco is going to be front and center on the world’s stage. The Asia-Pacific Economic...
Global economy under threat as trade experts warn against ‘friendshoring’
Too much business with friends may be the enemy of growth. That’s the warning from the World Trade Organization (WTO) as ‘friendshoring’ takes its...
India to host G20 summit amid fragmented geopolitical environment
India is set to make a dash for the goal line at the two-day G20 summit beginning Saturday in addressing some of the complex...
Survey: Geopolitical risks are a top global threat to businesses
Businesses see geopolitical tensions as the biggest threat to the global economy right now, according to the latest survey by Oxford Economics. The finding...
An Asian Clone of the IMF Won’t Solve Global Inequality
An Asian challenger to the International Monetary Fund has garnered support from China. But without a radical departure from the existing neoliberal model, more...
G7’s Relevance Cemented by G20’s Dysfunction
America has taken a shine to forum – not as a way to thrash out global solutions, but as a body of like-minded leading...
Inflation, geopolitical flux top threats to global growth: Survey
Inflation and geopolitical instability were cited as top threats to economic growth by respondents in a March McKinsey global survey on economic conditions. The...
Southeast Asian finance leaders discuss containing global risks
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Talks between Southeast Asian central bank governors and finance ministers entered their final day on Friday, with the leaders focused...