Global Economy

Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?

This will not be the first time Trump has used tariffs to exert pressure on other countries

Economic possibilities for my grandchildren

Geopolitical tensions are on the rise, and the world economy is facing its weakest medium-term prospects in decades

Analysis / Global economy finds new ways to keep growing

Despite widespread predictions of a slowdown, global GDP growth is accelerating

Analysis / What US economic measures can be expected if Trump is reelected?

From tax cuts to new trade conflict with China, re-electing Trump will have a major economic impact

Analysis / As inflation slows, Europe Inc must show off its margin might

More companies are downgrading their earning estimation in the face of various economic and geopolitical factors

'Precarious' year ahead for world economy, Davos survey predicts

According to top economists, geopolitical strife, artificial intelligence and tight financing to subdue global economic growth

Russia and the economic consequences of war

After 22 months of invasion, let’s evaluate whether it was worth it or not for Russia to invade Ukraine.

Global Economy / World Bank forecasts 2024 global growth to slow for third consecutive year

According to the World Bank 2024 forecast, global growth is on course for a slow growth, third year in a row

Global economy to slow down but likely avoid recession in 2024

The global economy is forecast to grow 2.9% this year, according to a Reuters poll published on Friday, with next year's growth seen slowing to 2.6%.

January 10, 2018
January 10, 2018

World Bank predicts solid 3.1 percent growth worldwide in 2018

The World Bank predicts that the global economy will grow 3.1 percent this year, which would be its best showing in seven years. The United States, the world's largest economy, is expected to receive a boost from the $1.5 trillion tax cut package Congress approved last month.

July 24, 2016
July 24, 2016

Brexit heightens global economic risks, says G20

The UK's vote to leave the European Union adds to risks for the global economy, finance chiefs say at the G20 summit in China.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

Bangladesh may lose huge duty benefits

Bangladesh runs the risk of losing duty benefits on its annual exports of more than $3 billion to the UK, as Britons voted to leave the

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

Global economy is 'urgent priority': G7

Pumping up the world economy is an "urgent priority" G7 leaders say, but left the door open for a go-your-own-way approach in a sign of lingering divisions over how to boost growth.

April 12, 2016
April 12, 2016

Worried IMF cuts world growth forecast, warns over Brexit

The International Monetary Fund says the global economy faces wide-ranging threats from weak growth and rising protectionism, warning of possible "severe" damage should Britain quit the European Union.

March 12, 2016
March 12, 2016

Bangladesh joins regional capacity development centre

Bangladesh is going to be the part of a joint initiative to establish a regional body in South Asia to enhance skills and capacity development of public sector officials and bankers.

March 2, 2016
March 2, 2016

The US Election and the Global Economy

Big changes are underway in the United States, as the country gears up to elect a new president, one-third of the Senate, and the entire House of Representatives this November. The outcome will have profound consequences for US economic policy, and thus for the global economy.

February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016

UK EU exit would be global economy 'shock' - G20 leaders

Finance ministers from the world's leading economies warn of a "shock" to the global economy if the UK leaves the EU.

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

Russian economy hit by oil price slide

Russia's economy contracts by 3.7% in 2015, according to preliminary figures published by the country's statistics service.

January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016

Fears for world economy wreak carnage on stocks and oil

World stock markets tumbles and oil plumbs new lows on Thursday as investors fear for the global economy on signs of a dramatic slowdown in powerhouse China.