Covid-19 Economic Toll

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Global Economy

IMF offers rosier view on Asia, warns of Fed fallout on markets

The IMF expects Asia's economy to expand 7.6% this year, up from an 6.9% increase projected in October, as advanced economies such as Japan, Australia and South Korea enjoy solid growth thanks...

FILE PHOTO: People wait to board passenger buses during rush hour at a bus terminal, amidst the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Mumbai, India, September 9, 2020. REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni/File Photo
Global Economy

India's second wave of coronavirus poses credit-negative threat - Moody's

US President Joe Biden participates in a CNN town hall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., February 16, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Global Economy

First White House budget proposal to preview Biden's goals

The International Energy Agency forecasts India's consumption to double and its oil import bill to nearly triple from 2019 levels to more than $250 billion by 2040. Representative Image: REUTERS
Global Economy

Russia sees Covid-19 impact on oil demand to last until 2023-2024 - document

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US, April 8, 2019/ Reuters
Global Economy

IMF lifts emerging markets growth outlook but sees divergent recovery paths

FILE PHOTO: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala poses outside a Nigerian diplomatic residence in Chambesy, near Geneva, Switzerland, September 29, 2020. REUTERS/Emma Farge/File Photo
Global Economy

What happens when women run the economy? We're about to find out

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Global Economy

Slow-healing scars: The pandemic’s legacy

FILE PHOTO: International Monetary Fund logo is seen outside the headquarters building during the IMF/World Bank spring meeting in Washington, US, April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
Global Economy

IMF to boost global outlook again, warns financial conditions uncertain

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Global Economy

Commercial real estate at a crossroads

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Global Economy

Biden: American Rescue Plan is sowing signs of hope for US economy

A visitor looks up inside the installation artwork called "Stacked" by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei at the Art Unlimited exhibition at the Art Basel fair in Basel June 16, 2015. Founded by gallerists in 1970, the Art Basel is an international art show which is held annually in Basel, Hong Kong and Miami Beach. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
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One year into pandemic, the art world adapts to survive

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Global Economy

The future of Asia: What a difference a year can make

People on public transport wear protective masks, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues in Cologne, Germany, April 27, 2020. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Global Economy

Germany's AstraZeneca move could stymie recovery, economists say