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Coronavirus, supply chains, sanctions: A new beginning or the beginning of the end?
The novel coronavirus is ravaging economies across the globe. An initial supply shock was followed by a mitigation-driven demand shock as stringent ... World -
IMF chief hopes for global policy response to mitigate coronavirus impact
The International Monetary Fund hopes governments and central banks will work on a response to the coronavirus outbreak once the economic impact ... Economy -
Has the world economy reached peak growth?
At the start of a new decade, many commentators are understandably focused on the health of the global economy. This upcoming decade gross domestic ... Opinion -
6 major factors that shaped the global economy in 2019
As global markets begin to snap out of their trade war-induced slumber, optimism is slowly returning among investors and economists. Trade tensions, ... Business -
IMF warns US-China tariffs to slash global growth in 2020
Current and threatened US-China tariffs could slash global economic output by 0.5% in 2020, the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday as ... Economy -
Rubenstein: Three major risks to the global economy in 2019
Three major risks face the world economy in the coming year, according to David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman of US private equity ... Economy -
IMF warns G20 to address risks to economic recovery
The global economy is strengthening but the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that leaders of the Group of 20 must take action to deal ... Economy -
World stocks hit one-and-a-half year high after strong China data
Some US policymakers expect higher growth and inflation Economy -
Saudi Telecom’s global ambitions must not lead to losing regional edge
The operator had a two-thirds share of the kingdom’s entire telecoms market in 2015 Technology -
UN urges policy overhaul amid economic slowdown
UNCTAD predictsglobal growth would slip to 2.3 per cent this year, down from 2.5 per cent in 2014 and 2015 Economy -
Russia, Saudi Arabia to set up working group to monitor oil market
Saudi Arabia and Russia, the largest oil producers in the world, are keen to find ways to support the weakening global oil market Energy -
Saudi Arabia seeks to help in global economy recovery: Al-Turaifi
Saudi Arabia would be seeking to contribute significantly in recovery of the global economy at the G20 Summit and will be a key participating member Economy -
Cisco cuts 5,500 jobs to focus on software, services, as profit climbs
Faced with a slowdown in its traditional products, Cisco has been trying for years to reorient to fast growing sectors Technology -
Brexit will put pressure on global growth, says IMF
The UK's decision to exit the European Union creates huge political uncertainty Economy -
Global stocks rebound as Britain's vote campaign put on hold
Global stocks and the pound rose Friday after gains on Wall Street and as Britain's frenzied Brexit debate Business -
Weekly Investment View: Central banks driving into summer
The IMF has been reassured by the efforts of GCC states to address their fiscal positions following the reduction in oil revenues Blogs -
IMF cuts global growth outlook again, warns of political risks
For 2017, the IMF said the global economy would grow 3.5 percent, down 0.1 percentage point from its January estimate Economy -
Is the IMF prepared for the global economy's next crisis?
The question is particularly appropriate in view of the negative response of the G20 officials to the IMF’s warning Economy -
Are we heading toward a global recession?
If you think that 2008 crises will not be repeated and banks are well hedged, you are wrong because we are living in fear of a real recession. The ... Opinion -
Hail manufacturing; but hello innovating!
For once, bad news emerging out of China could turn out to be good news for the rest of the world. The Asian giant’s famed manufacturing sector, ... World -
Davos kicks off with slowing economic growth in focus
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be the key speaker on Wednesday, laying out his vision of the turbulent times DAVOS 2016 -
Global growth will be disappointing in 2016 says IMF’s chief
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned that rising U.S. interest rates and a stronger dollar could lead to firms defaulting on their payments Economy -
Know the six factors shaping the global economy in 2016
2016 will be a challenging and difficult year for the global economy. Economy -
Weekly investment: Just in time for the down-cycle
Last week’s historic 25 basis point increase in the Fed Funds rate brings at least some clarity to the markets Blogs -
New Saudi anti-unemployment body is long overdue
Among the many challenges Saudi Arabia faces, a jobs shortage should be at or near the top of the list. The Kingdom has one of the youngest ... Middle East -
Securing Saudi Arabia’s future in a competitive global economy
With low oil prices, public expenditure pressures, deepening foreign expenditure commitments, and structural risks, King Salman’s government ... Middle East -
World’s top 10 most competitive economies revealed
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016 assesses the competitiveness of 140 world economies Economy -
400 rich people lost $124 bln in one day
Twenty-four billionaires saw their wealth fall by more than ten figures on Monday Financial Markets -
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un wins award for ‘global statesmanship’
Kim Jong-un has not been on a single known trip outside his country since he took power in 2011 Variety -
G20: Oil price falls allows states to ‘reassess fiscal politics’
The bloc said ‘in some countries, potential growth has declined, demand continues to be weak’ Energy