Economics, Policy & Regulation
G-24 Urges Inclusive Growth and Debt Reform at Bangkok Meetings
The G-24 highlights sovereign debt restructuring and job-rich economic growth during the IMF and World Bank annual meeting.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Beneath the Surface of Resilience, IMF Warns of Rising Debt
At the IMF annual meetings in Bangkok, officials warn that rising public debt and higher borrowing costs threaten global resilience.
Features
After Bangkok Floods, IMF and World Bank Weigh Global Risks
IMF and World Bank's annual meeting explores economic resilience amid climate risk, debt pressure, and AI.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Panama, Costa Rica Squeeze Central American Neighbors
Deeper integration could attract more nearshoring, but governments will have to step up, too.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
September Jobs Report Underwhelms, as Finance Sector Slumps
In the last jobs numbers report before a contentious U.S. mid-term election, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal on Trial
A new dispute over Brazilian exports adds to legal and political uncertainty around the pact.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Fed’s Waller Eyes Agentic AI Commerce
Artificial intelligence and autonomous AI agents will fuel the next evolutionary leap in global and cross-border payments, Federal Reserve Board...
Features
How Central America Is Winning the US Trade War
A succession of tariff exemptions has handed the region a windfall trade advantage over its Asian rivals.
Banking
$125M UBS Fine Signals US Regulatory Shift
A $125M fine against UBS signals a major shift as U.S. regulators target systemic anti-money laundering gaps and outcome-focused compliance.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
SEC Mulls Crypto-Based Capital-Raising Rule
The U.S. regulator floats expanded investor access and simplified financial disclosures.
Features
Cross-Border Payments Face Shifting Swift Deadline
With Swift’s ISO 20022 compliance deadline looming this November, several banks remain behind schedule.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
FOMC Turns Hawkish to Tackle Inflation
In his first rate hike as Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh raises rates by 25 basis points amid persistent inflation.