Browsing: emerging markets

U.S. stocks begin 2026, trailing global benchmarks by most since 1995, with stronger gains abroad, and heavy inflows into ex-U.S. equity funds in January so far.

Argentina repaid the U.S. Treasury 2.5 billion dollars under a currency swap agreement, completing the process in December and ending the fund’s exposure.

India domestic demand and public investment continue to anchor growth as UN projects moderation in 2026 without undermining global leadership position.

UN assessment shows global output growth remains too weak to support jobs, incomes and development as debt and financing pressures persist worldwide.

Alibaba shares surged 19% after cloud unit revenue jumped 26% and reports confirmed its push to develop a domestic AI chip amid U.S. tech restrictions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s absence at G20 fuels fears of an American retreat from the IMF and World Bank, raising concerns over global financial stability.

The U.S. dollar posted strong gains in 2024, boosted by higher Treasury yields and a cautious Fed policy outlook, while markets braced for economic shifts under Trump’s administration.

Moody’s latest report reveals a $2.7 trillion annual climate investment gap by 2030, emphasizing urgent funding needs to support global resilience and low-carbon economic transition.

The World Economic Forum launched a platform to boost clean energy investment with 100 solutions from 47 countries, aiming to unlock $1.7 trillion in finance for emerging markets.

The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point…