A convergence of geopolitical risk, uncertain Federal Reserve policy, and widening gaps between major central banks is pulling world markets in multiple directions this week, keeping...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Category: Global Economy
IMF Flags Persistent Inflation as a Central Risk to the World Economy
The International Monetary Fund has issued a fresh warning that inflation remains a significant threat to the global economy, signaling that the battle to bring prices...
Japan’s Rising Bond Yields Cast a Shadow Over U.S. Markets
Bond yields in Japan have been climbing sharply, and the ripple effects are reaching well beyond Tokyo — including into U.S. stocks and Treasuries. Here is...
IMF Cuts India’s Growth Forecast, Raising Questions About Its Fast-Growth Status
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its GDP growth forecast for India, putting fresh pressure on Asia’s third-largest economy as it tries to maintain its standing...