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Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Central and Eastern Europe

Policymakers brace for 2026 inflation pressures, but central banks remain split on remedies. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Central and Eastern Europe.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Latin America

As 2026 approaches, central banks prepare for inflation but lack agreement on how best to act. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Latin America.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Middle East

While central banks brace for 2026 inflation, consensus on tackling it is still elusive. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in the Middle East.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: North America

Inflation risks loom in 2026, and central banks have yet to agree on how to respond. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in North America

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Central Banker Report Cards 2025: Western Europe

Central banks are preparing for 2026 inflation risks, though they remain divided on solutions. Global Finance presents the Central Banker Report Cards for 2025 in Western Europe.

Executive Interviews

Governor Chea Serey: Robust But Uneven Growth, Amid Challenging Times

The first female governor of the National Bank of Cambodia is upbeat about its ability to navigate global and internal uncertainties and capitalize on pending reforms.

Executive Interviews

Governor Roger Madrigal Lopez: Rates And Growth Remain Favorable

Despite uncertainty in the international environment, Róger Madrigal López expects stable growth for the Costa Rican economy.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Uncertainty Clouds Global Growth Rate

This has been a turbulent year, marked by uncertainty over global economic policies. US tariffs remain undefined in form and...

Banking

Egypt’s Cautious Comeback: IMF Support and Rising FDI Fuel Growth

One year after an eleventh-hour bailout, Egypt’s economy is brightening. Reforms are being implemented, inflation is declining, and FDI is up.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Poland: Warsaw Spreads Its Wings

Despite political turmoil and global uncertainties, Poland anticipates several years of strong growth will continue.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Global Salon With Drew DeLong: New US Industrial Policy Starts Taking Shape

Drew DeLong, global lead of Geopolitical Dynamics at consultant Kearney, advises executives and board directors on navigating transnational instability and other global risks to their organizations. With a career start in the White House and at the State Department during the first Trump administration, DeLong joined Kearney in 2021. He offers his take on tariffs, the US-China relationship, an EU–US trading bloc, and the makings of a new state capitalism.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

India: Credit Rating Gets An Upgrade

S&P Global Ratings raised India’s sovereign credit rating in mid-August from BBB- to BBB, one notch above its lowest investment-grade rating.