Protectionism could harm G20 economic growth, must be avoided: EU
Moscovici said protectionism could damage growth and the principles of free trade of the World Trade Organisation.
Mar 20, 2018, 06:58 AM IST
Christine Lagarde says market swings aren't worrying, but wants reforms
Christine Lagarde, speaking at a conference on global business and social trends in Dubai, said economies were also supported by plenty of financing available.
Feb 12, 2018, 07:48 AM IST
India on track to grow at 7.4% in 2017: ADB report
India is expected to achieve the projected growth rate of 7.4 percent in 2017 and further up 7.6 percent next year on strong consumption demand, with South Asia leading the growth chart in Asia and the Pacific, an ADB supplement report said on Thursday.
Jul 20, 2017, 11:18 AM IST
IMF members delete anti-protectionism pledge, keep currency commitments
Member countries of the International Monetary Fund on Saturday pledged to work to reduce global imbalances but failed to repeat their past pledge to resist all forms of protectionism.
Apr 22, 2017, 23:51 PM IST
Global economic integration benefits must be shared by all:IMF
The IMF acknowledged on Saturday that a prolonged period of low growth has brought to the fore the concerns of those who have been "left behind" and said it was important that global economic integration benefits everyone.
Apr 22, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
WEF 2017: Global leaders, economists turn to 'sweet spot' India, China to power economic growth
As leaders and economists debated the future of globalisation at WEF, the emerging narrative shifted to growth booster from Asia for the global economy amid darkening prospects for trade worldwide.
Jan 19, 2017, 22:56 PM IST
Indian economy grew 7.1% in first 6 months of current fiscal despite global headwinds
India's economy grew at 7.1 percent in the first six months of the current financial year despite subdued growth in the world economy, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Monday.Despite demonetisation, India's GDP growth to be higher than China's: Fitch Ratings
Nov 28, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Papua New Guinea leader survives no-confidence vote
Papua New Guinea`s Prime Minister Peter O`Neill survived a no-confidence vote in parliament Friday over corruption allegations following weeks of protests and civil disobedience urging him to resign.
Jul 22, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
Economic growth no longer translates into more greenhouse gas: IEA
Global economic growth did not translate into more harmful greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector last year, the IEA said on Wednesday, a strong indication that growth and increased pollution no longer go hand in hand.
Mar 16, 2016, 18:11 PM IST
Gold price surges to highest level since June as share prices slide
The price of gold jumped 2 percent to a 7-1/2-month high on Monday, briefly nudging above the psychological level of $1,200 an ounce, as sliding stock markets and worries over global economic growth prompted investors to seek safety.
Feb 09, 2016, 03:57 AM IST
IMF cuts world growth forecast, warns of emerging market risks
The International Monetary Fund warned of substantial risks in the major emerging market economies Tuesday as it lowered its outlook for global economic growth this year.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:51 PM IST
Global growth will be disappointing in 2016: IMF's Lagarde
Global economic growth will be disappointing next year and the outlook for the medium-term has also deteriorated, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in a guest article for German newspaper Handelsblatt published on Wednesday.
Dec 31, 2015, 01:18 AM IST
G20 leaders push for lifting of global growth
Endorsing India's stand, the G20 leaders on Monday pushed for a collective plan to lift global growth, create employment and promote development to eradicate poverty and to ensure equitable, sustained and balanced growth.
Nov 17, 2015, 11:21 AM IST
US asks China to fast-track reforms, refrain from devaluation
As the world leaders expressed concern here over slowdown in China dragging down the global economic growth, the US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has told his Chinese counterpart to ensure that the currency is allowed to move freely as per market forces.
Sep 05, 2015, 12:53 PM IST
IMF's Lagarde sees weaker-than-expected global economic growth
"Overall, we expect global growth to remain moderate and likely weaker than we anticipated last July," Lagarde said.
Sep 01, 2015, 13:56 PM IST
Structural reforms must to spur global economic growth: Experts at WEF meet
Calling for structural reforms to bolster global growth, business leaders and experts Wednesday emphasised that politicians need to do their work rather than just depend on monetary policies.
Jan 21, 2015, 18:44 PM IST
World stocks drop after new signs of slower growth; oil rebounds
World stock markets fell on Monday as slowing factory activity in China and Europe added to worries about weaker global growth and Apple shares dropped, while the yen hit a seven-year low against the dollar before recovering.
Dec 02, 2014, 04:06 AM IST
Early curbs on carbon would not hamstring growth: IPCC
Global economic growth "would not be strongly affected" by rolling back carbon emissions but the cost will rise if action is delayed, the United Nations` climate panel said on Sunday.
Nov 02, 2014, 16:25 PM IST
Gold price rises 1% as stocks extend losses on growth fears
Gold was up 0.9 percent at $1,219.30 an ounce Wednesday, having earlier touched a high of $1,220.40.
Oct 08, 2014, 16:34 PM IST
Growth worries grip world stocks, oil
European stock markets fell for a second day on Wednesday, pushing world share indexes back towards their lowest in six months as concern mounts over the strength of global economic growth.
Oct 08, 2014, 14:51 PM IST
