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Explainer-Blood, treasure and chaos: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has left tens of thousands of dead, displaced millions and sown economic strife across the world.

Reuters · Jul 28, 2022

Fed's rate rises might have way to go yet

By the time this article is published, readers will know how much the US Fed funds rate has been raised for the fourth time this year. It does not really matter whether the rate is raised by 0.75% or 1% this time because the Fed will need to keep raising…

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2022

U.S. Treasury official says IMF SDR lending pledges reach about $58 billion

Pledges from wealthier International Monetary Fund members to lend IMF Special Drawing Rights reserves to poorer countries through two IMF trust funds have reached about $58 billion, U.S. Treasury acting international affairs undersecretary Andy Baukol said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

Ukraine aims for $15-20 billion IMF loan by year-end -central bank governor

Ukraine aims to strike a deal for a $15-$20 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund before year-end to help shore up its war-torn economy, the country's central bank governor Kyrylo Shevchenko told Reuters.

Reuters · Jul 27, 2022

Pakistan court hands power to Imran Khan ally in key Punjab state

Supreme Court says Khan-backed candidate, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, was wrongfully denied victory in a vote last week.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 154

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 154th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2022

4 Business Services Stocks to Buy Amid Escalating Economic Headwinds

The International Monetary Fund recently cut its global growth projections for this year and the next amid the deteriorating macro backdrop with the relentless rise in inflation and the geopolitical war. However, despite the economic uncertainties, we think business services stocks Civeo (CVEO), ARC Document (ARC), TriNet Group (TNET), and…

StockNews.com · Jul 26, 2022

Pakistan court hands power to ousted premier Khan's ally in key province

Pakistan’s top court on Tuesday ruled to hand control of the country's most populous province, Punjab, to a candidate backed by ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan, triggering fresh political uncertainty in the South Asian nation amidst a crippling economic crisis.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022

IMF says not holding active discussions on potential new SDR issue

A new issue of International Monetary Fund Special Drawing Rights reserves is among options that could be considered to aid countries struggling with spillovers from the Ukraine war but there are no active discussions on the matter, IMF officials said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022

IMF Cuts Global Growth Outlook, Warns High Inflation Threatens Recession

The International Monetary Fund cut global growth forecasts again on Tuesday, warning that downside risks from high inflation and the Ukraine war were materializing and could push the world economy to the brink of recession if left unchecked. Global real GDP growth will slow to 3.2% in 2022 from a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 26, 2022