Global growth to slow but avoid a hard landing: OECD PARIS: The global economy will slow slightly next year but the risk of a hard landing has subsided despite high... Published 29 Nov, 2023 04:55pm
Business & Finance TDAP holds seminar on textile industry KARACHI: The first of a series of seminars on “Standards & Circularity in Textiles” was held in TDAP Karachi... Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am
BR Research Cotton market: flirting with recession? The last time cotton output fell to this level, demand in the global economy drove prices into a super cycle, with... Published 17 Nov, 2023 09:05am
World IMF board approves move to boost lending resources WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday its executive board approved a proposal for a 50 percent... Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am
World China owed more than $1trn in Belt and Road debt? BEIJING: China is owed more than a trillion dollars through its Belt and Road project, making it the biggest debt... Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am
World UN says food system adds $10 trillion in hidden costs PARIS: The food and agriculture system adds at least $10 trillion in “hidden costs” to the global economy every... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Opinion Rising global economic uncertainties ‘Businesses, governments, and investors were already navigating a foggy global landscape before the tragic events... Updated 03 Nov, 2023 07:13am
Pakistan ‘Global crises of energy, capital arising due to Hamas-Israel war’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 28 Oct, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance Interest rates to stay high, dampen growth: IMF LONDON: The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that international cooperation in a divided... Published 26 Oct, 2023 06:08am
BR Research FDI still too small to make a difference Many countries have fallen short of their FDI targets in the wake of global economic turmoil including India.... Published 25 Oct, 2023 08:03am
Business & Finance Israel-Hamas war threatens world economy, bankers tell Saudi forum RIYADH: The war between Israel and Hamas could deal a heavy blow to the global economy, banking titans told a glitzy... Updated 24 Oct, 2023 09:46pm
Print Goals of open global economy, connectivity: Pakistan committed to working with China, regional partners: PM BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said Pakistan was committed to working with China... Updated 19 Oct, 2023 09:09am
Markets European stocks dip as US rate worries resurface BENGALURU: European stocks slipped on Friday after US inflation data fuelled concerns about interest rates staying... Published 14 Oct, 2023 05:32am
Opinion IMF’s policy needs deeper political economic thinking ‘“Escalating protests in Pakistan against rising costs linked to IMF demands, which follow similar protests in... Published 02 Oct, 2023 07:03am
Opinion Immovable fixed asset valuation and equity formation We know the influence the IMF brings to bear on central bankers and policy makers in the developing world and we ... Published 21 Sep, 2023 07:02am
Business & Finance OECD sees ‘sub-par’ growth as high rates bite PARIS: The OECD raised its global economic outlook for 2023 on Tuesday but cut the growth forecast for next year as... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Business & Finance Global debt hits record $307trn NEW YORK: Global debt hit a record $307 trillion in the second quarter of the year despite rising interest rates... Published 20 Sep, 2023 06:28am
Business & Finance WTO warns of ‘first signs’ of trade de-globalisation GENEVA: The de-globalisation of international trade is far from being a reality, but “the first signs of... Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am
World G77+China summit in Cuba calls for new global order HAVANA: The G77+China, a group of developing and emerging countries representing 80 percent of the world’s... Updated 17 Sep, 2023 06:53am
World IMF says global debt fell as share of GDP in 2022, may resume rising trend WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said that the global debt as a share of economic output... Published 13 Sep, 2023 06:09pm
Business & Finance Investors optimistic on global growth but China real estate top worry: BofA survey LONDON: China’s real estate sector is the most likely source of a global systemic credit event, according to Bank of... Published 12 Sep, 2023 05:06pm
Business & Finance Global business activity showed signs of slowdown in August LONDON: Global business activity largely slowed further last month as services firms struggled in the face of weak... Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:32am
World G20 gathers in India with Xi absent NEW DELHI: G20 leaders began to descend on New Delhi Friday, hoping to make progress on trade, climate and a host of... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:20pm
World Invasive species costs global economy $423bn per year: UN report LONDON: Fishing grounds choked by water hyacinths. Songbird eggs gobbled up by rats. Power plant pipes clogged by... Published 04 Sep, 2023 05:53pm
Business & Finance Japan’s July factory output slumps TOKYO: Japan’s factory output fell more than expected in July, signalling a rocky start to the second half of the... Published 04 Sep, 2023 06:21am
World Yellen to attend India G20 summit, focus on economy, climate, Ukraine: US Treasury WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to New Delhi to participate in the G20 leaders summit ... Published 01 Sep, 2023 03:57am
Business & Finance Global dividends hit record $568bn in second quarter PARIS: Dividends paid by the world’s biggest listed companies soared to a record $568.1 billion in the second... Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am
Business & Finance Global economic transformation risks fuelling inflation: Lagarde JACKSON HOLE (Wyoming): Profound changes in how the global economy operates, from increased protectionism to energy... Published 28 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Business & Finance Dollar hits more than one-month high on China fears WASHINGTON/LONDON: The US dollar hit more than a one-month high on Monday as investors sought a safe haven due to... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Business & Finance Asia’s factory activity shrinks as China’s slump, global slowdown weigh TOKYO: Asia’s factory activity shrank in July, private surveys showed on Tuesday, a sign slowing global growth and... Published 07 Aug, 2023 07:35am