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Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goals

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament ​the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting July, up 18% from the outgoing year, while setting ​federal development spending at 1 trillion rupees.

The Economic Times · Jun 12

Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force

In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner.

Euronews · Jun 12

Russia 'lost standing’ despite ‘a breather’ from higher oil prices, IMF chief says

While Russia has emerged as one of the very few winners from the recent disruptions to the global oil market amid the Iran war, this is not enough to offset the hit of sanctions and isolation, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) told Euronews.

Euronews · Jun 11

When global trade becomes a weapon, how can African economies protect themselves?

“Today, everyone recognises that trade is as much a security issue as an economic one.”

The Conversation · Jun 5

A good life for the 99% isn’t a pipe dream: it can be done. Here’s how

Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains, says Thomas Piketty and researchers from the World Inequality Lab

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4

OECD warns of 'scarring effects,' recession scenarios—but finds 'no signs of widespread labour displacement' from AI

The real problem for AI adoption, the global body says: "a lack of workers with digital skills emerging as a barrier to the adoption of AI technologies."

Fortune · Jun 3

Fuel price shield helping India and consumers to tackle West Asia crisis: Gita Gopinath

India is already cushioning the economy from the West Asia crisis. Gita Gopinath, former IMF Deputy Managing Director, states the government is limiting fuel price hikes. This acts as an implicit subsidy. She advises more targeted support for vulnerable households and businesses instead of broad fuel subsidies. This approach helps…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

OECD Cuts Global Growth Outlook As U.S.-Iran War Weighs On Economy, Energy Markets

The global economy is expected to slow this year as the fallout from the U.S.-Iran war continues to ripple through energy markets, trade routes and investment activity, according to the OECD.

International Business Times · Jun 3

Elevated oil prices could drag India's growth to 6%, below IMF forecast of 6.5%: Gita Gopinath

Elevated oil prices could slow India's economic growth to around 6%, according to former IMF official Gita Gopinath. She warned that prolonged West Asian tensions could further impact global growth and India's prospects. Gopinath emphasized supply-side reforms, renewable energy, and improving ease of doing business to boost investment and strengthen…

The Economic Times · Jun 3

RBI to hold rate on Friday, future hike will depend on inflation data: Gita Gopinath

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in the near term and adopt a data-dependent approach before taking any future policy action, according to Gita Gopinath, former First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The Economic Times · Jun 3