Keywords: Inflation


IMF Warns That the United States and China Dominate Global AI Equipment Demand

The International Monetary Fund has warned that the economic benefits of the artificial intelligence boom are concentrated in a small number of countries, even as AI-related investment helps offset some of the pressure caused by rising oil and gas prices. The United States and China account for more......

IMF raises Morocco’s growth forecast to 4.5% for 2026

The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth outlook for Morocco, projecting that the country’s economy will expand by 4.5% in 2026 before recording growth of 4.2% in 2027. The updated estimates, published in the institution’s latest World Economic Outlook report, point to continued......

US dollar remains near an 18-month high amid geopolitical uncertainty

The US dollar remained close to its highest level in 18 months on Monday, supported by investor caution and demand for safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty. Although the dollar index edged down slightly to 102.16 points, it stayed near the peak recorded the previous week. The dollar index......

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for their contributions to the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation. Announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday, October 12, the award recognises......

Zambia reaches preliminary $1.47 billion financing agreement with the IMF

Zambia has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $1.47 billion financing programme designed to support the country's balance of payments, help finance the national budget and strengthen economic stability. The proposed arrangement would run for 36 months......

World Bank: Morocco combines economic resilience with a growing high-tech export base

Morocco is entering a period of economic uncertainty with comparatively strong foundations, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 assessment of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region. While geopolitical tensions, disrupted maritime routes and higher transport costs......

Oil prices surge as potential US strike on Iran sparks supply fears

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday after reports that the White House had asked the Pentagon to prepare potential options for strikes against targets in Iran, raising concerns about renewed instability in the Middle East and possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent crude, the international......

IMF warns prolonged pressure on household purchasing power as basic costs remain elevated

The International Monetary Fund has warned that households around the world could face prolonged pressure on their purchasing power as the prices of essential goods remain elevated compared with other products. In a recent publication accompanying a new report, the IMF said a series of global shocks,......

World Bank keeps Russia growth forecast at 0.8% as Middle East faces contraction

The World Bank has maintained its forecast for Russia’s economic growth at 0.8% in 2026, while projecting a sharp contraction across the Middle East and North Africa as prolonged regional conflict continues to weigh on economic activity. According to the World Bank’s latest economic outlook......