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Egypt secures $1 billion World Bank reform support

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CAIRO: The World Bank Group has approved US$1 billion in new financing for Egypt to support private sector-led job creation, bolster macroeconomic and fiscal resilience, and advance measures tied to a greener economy, marking the latest multilateral backing...
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India’s 77th Republic Day highlights growing EU economic ties

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India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with senior European Union leaders attending the national celebrations in New Delhi, underscoring the country’s expanding global economic and diplomatic engagement. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister...
Argentina completes repayment under U.S. currency swap facility
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Argentina settles U.S. Treasury swap obligation in full

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MENA Newswire, BUENOS AIRES: Argentina has repaid the United States $2.5 billion that it drew under a short term currency swap credit line from the U.S. Treasury, completing the repayment by the end of December 2025,...
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UN flags global economy operating near stagnation

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NEW YORK: The global economy is experiencing a period of subdued economic performance marked by weak momentum and limited expansion, according to the latest assessment by the United Nations. The organisation said current conditions reflect an environment in...
Concerns mount over US commitment to IMF and World Bank
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Concerns mount over US commitment to IMF and World Bank

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Concerns over the United States' commitment to global financial institutions are intensifying following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at recent G20 meetings. His no-show has fueled speculation about a potential U.S. retreat from the...
Dollar strengthens in 2024 as markets brace for cautious Fed policies
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Dollar strengthens in 2024 as markets brace for cautious Fed policies

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The U.S. dollar ended 2024 with significant gains against most global currencies, supported by higher Treasury yields and reduced expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite slipping slightly on the final trading day, the...
IMF's 2024 global growth forecast highlights U.S. resilience
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IMF’s 2024 global growth forecast highlights U.S. resilience

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its global growth projection for 2024, increasing it by 0.2 percentage points to 3.1%. This upward revision is attributed to the resilience of the U.S. economy and the...
Economic downturn hits China's global standing
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Economic downturn hits China’s global standing

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Despite meeting its 2023 growth target with a 5.2% increase in real GDP, China has encountered a notable economic setback. For the first time in nearly three decades, its nominal GDP in dollar terms declined,...
IMF highlights AI's threat to 40% of global jobs, rising inequality
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IMF highlights AI’s threat to 40% of global jobs, rising inequality

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In a recent assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), it has been revealed that nearly 40% of jobs worldwide could be influenced by the burgeoning development of artificial intelligence (AI), a trend that might...
S&P foresees India's $6.7 trillion journey by 2030 driven by PM Modi's vision & policies
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S&P foresees India’s $6.7 trillion journey by 2030 driven by PM Modi’s vision & policies

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The economic prospects of India, the world's largest democracy, are poised to reach new heights with an expected annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2024, according to a report by leading research and analytics firm,...