Economy2 days agoFaisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bossesAt the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.2 days ago5 days agoFaisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the BudgetOn three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.5 days ago6 days agoThree things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMFThe influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.6 days ago2 Oct 2026US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm electionsUnemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away. 2 Oct 202623 Sept 2026UK and US warned to take action on spiralling debt costs by IMFIn an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".23 Sept 20265 Sept 2026Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America?The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?5 Sept 202621 Aug 2026US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-livedEconomists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.21 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concernsInterest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared.18 Aug 202618 Apr 2026What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will beFaisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.18 Apr 2026...
