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What Ecuador’s New President Needs from Washington—And Fast

The country’s youngest-ever leader has less than 18 months to govern before the next election.

Foreign Policy

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Economist Chris Richardson on a likely interest rate rise and the fall in living standards

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a report this week calling on Australia to raise interest rates again, adding to the speculation the Reserve Bank will increase the cash rate on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: more interest rate rises likely; Victorian prison officers put spit hood on child; and WeWork to file for bankruptcy

The Reserve Bank looks increasingly likely to lift the cash rate as the IMF found inflation remained ‘sticky’

The Guardian - AU

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Reserve Bank will have to raise interest rates again because inflation still too high, IMF says

Fund recommends further monetary tightening by RBA to ensure Australia’s price rises return to target range by 2025

The Guardian - AU

IMF urges higher interest rates to control inflation

An independent assessment of Australia's economy says interest rates will need to lift higher and government effort will be required to bring inflation down.

AAP

Post G20 summit, India is being viewed as a soft power, says Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar

Post G20 summit, India is being viewed as a soft power, says Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar. India is sure to emerge as the third largest economy by 2030, thanks to the visionary leadership and affirmative policies of the Union government, observes Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar while speaking at three-day centenary celebrations of…

The Hindu

Israel-Hamas war could threaten already fragile economies in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan

Economic crises are rippling through the countries bordering Israel

The Independent UK

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India will remain fastest-growing major economy in FY'24: Finance Ministry report

India to remain fastest-growing major economy in FY24; domestic macro fundamentals strong, global headwinds and weather uncertainties pose downside risks. India's outlook bolstered by strong domestic fundamentals, investment demand, industrial growth, reservoir levels and forex reserves.

The Hindu

The World Bank and the IMF need to keep reforming to become fit for purpose

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund are being challenged to make substantial reforms so that they become fit for purpose in the 21st century.

The Conversation

Rich nations, the IMF and World Bank are worried about the Israel-Hamas war, but not nearly enough

Just like the Yom Kippur war 50 years before, the current conflict represents a grave threat to an already fragile global economy

The Guardian - UK

Sitharaman pitches for strong, quota-based and adequately resourced IMF

FM Smt. @nsitharaman calls for strong, quota-based IMF at centre of global financial safety net. 16th GRQ to provide greater say to developing economies. FM highlights importance of Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable & reforms in IMF policy. Coordinated response to foster multilateralism & 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

The Hindu

China's Best: 3 Top-Rated Stocks Garnering Investor Interest

China’s economy appears to be showing signs of stabilization amid new stimulus measures and recent economic data signaling optimism. So, let’s look at top-rated Chinese stocks Alibaba Group (BABA), JD.com (JD), and Hello Group (MOMO), with immense investor interest. Keep reading….

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Africa’s ‘optimist-in-chief’ on the continent’s renaissance: ‘Don’t just believe me, believe the data’

In an exclusive interview, Akinwumi Adesina, head of the African Development Bank, says the outlook is good for a continent with the workers of the future and the best investment opportunities

The Guardian - UK

Doom-laden Hunt gives bleak verdict on UK economy as Bank of England chief warns of ‘tight’ interest decisions

The chancellor said the world is in ‘a very dangerous place’, adding that he is ‘focusing on resilience in the face of those shocks’

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

IMF should give poor countries $300bn a year to fight climate crisis, says Joseph Stiglitz

Developing nations need equivalent of US Inflation Reduction Act, says Nobel prize-winning economist

France 24

Israel-Hamas war a 'new cloud darkening' the global economy, IMF says

Speaking during a meeting in Marrakech, the International Monetary Fund's managing director said the war between Israel and Hamas was a "new cloud" that was "darkening" the global economic outlook. Kristalina Georgieva said her organisation was monitoring the situation "very closely", although it was too soon to say what specific…

The Independent UK

IMF sees economic growth in the Mideast improving next year. But the Israel-Hamas war poses risks

The International Monetary Fund says Middle East economies are gradually recovering as external shocks from the war in Ukraine and global inflation fade

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak’s pledge to halve inflation is now under real threat

If oil and gas deliveries reduce, prices will soar. In anticipation of what may unfold, they have been climbing already

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The Guardian - UK

Shocks are new normal for weakened global economy, says IMF head

Kristalina Georgieva says fund had been conducting ‘thinking the unthinkable’ scenario-planning before Israel-Hamas war began

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka says it has reached an agreement with China's EXIM Bank on debt, clearing IMF funding snag

Sri Lanka says that it has reached an agreement on key terms and principles on its debt restructuring with the Exim Bank of China

The Independent UK

IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change

Most of the population in conflict-affected countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and northern Nigeria depends on climate-vulnerable agriculture

The Hindu

At Indian Ocean conference in Colombo, Jaishankar raises dangers of unviable debt, projects

India wants to be a "friend to the world" and work to ensure a free, open and inclusive Indian Ocean region. India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh discussed dangers of unsustainable debt and witnessed signing of three agreements on bilateral cooperation. India took over as Vice Chair of IORA, which includes…

The Guardian - AU

IMF sees bleaker economic times ahead for Australia, but the picture’s not all bad

Global assessment says country’s in better position this year than forecast six months ago, but revises down growth outlook to a historically bad 1.2%

The National (Scotland)

UK to have highest inflation and slowest growth of any G7 economy, IMF says

THE UK is set to become the slowest growing economy among major developed nations next year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The Hindu

India has high debt like China, but risks are moderated: IMF

IMF official advises India to have ambitious fiscal consolidation plan to bring down deficits. Debt is high but risks moderated by long maturities, domestic holdings, and high growth. Suggests revenue and spending reforms, public investments, and improved fiscal management.

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