Gold and silver prices are projected to remain firm next week, driven by investor focus on inflation data from major economies and developments in West Asia. Upcoming Chinese economic data will also influence industrial metals.

The International Monetary Fund has significantly raised its growth forecast for South Korea, attributing the upward revision primarily to the booming artificial intelligence sector.

The Centre has refuted viral myths surrounding ethanol blending, assuring the public that it causes no engine damage and poses no insurance risk, noting its widespread use in other major economies.

A recent survey across six major economies indicates that nearly 50% of young adults believe AI romantic companions will enhance human happiness, a sentiment that decreases with older generations.

A commentary highlights growing concerns among financial stability authorities regarding the explosive growth in the shadow banking sector and a significant increase in public debt across major economies, signaling an escalating crisis risk.

The Nigerian Federal Government has emphasized the country's improving economic outlook, projecting that Nigeria will grow faster than major economies like the US, UK, Germany, and South Africa by 2026.

Yields on China’s government debt have marginally decreased since the start of the conflict, positioning them as a unique safe haven compared to the rising yields observed in other major economies.

The surge in energy prices, exacerbated by the US-Israel war against Iran, is pressuring European governments to assist households and businesses, but strained finances in major economies limit their capacity to respond.

Oil prices rose despite significant releases from strategic reserves by major economies.

An AI productivity boom may offer major economies a temporary reprieve to address their public debt issues, but it is not expected to be a complete solution for strained finances.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that none of the nations which had concluded trade agreements with Washington had indicated any intention to reconsider or withdraw from those arrangeme

Global air passenger demand decreased by 1.7% in June compared to the previous year, attributed to ongoing conflicts, rising fuel costs, and reduced domestic travel in major economies like China, the US, and Japan.

The OECD has issued an alarm regarding Italy's real wages, projecting a further 0.9% drop this year and a 6.1% decline since 2021, marking the worst performance among major economies. This highlights a persistent challenge for Italian workers.

Labour's employment minister, Kate Dearden, has defended proposed radical reforms to UK workers' rights, including enhanced sick pay, asserting that these changes simply bring the UK in line with other major economies.

The article highlights that the fight against climate change extends beyond the EU, US, and China, with several developing countries from Morocco to Nepal offering valuable lessons. These nations are challenging the notion that climate action is solely for major economies.

An analysis suggests that capital quietly moving out of major economies indicates deeper underlying problems, with money often shifting before the reasons become public knowledge.

France, which holds the G7 presidency, said Wednesday that major economies were ready to act to stabilise oil markets as the US-Israeli war with Iran enters its second week and disrupts supply.

An analysis suggests that the artificial intelligence boom will not provide a free pass for major economies struggling with debt, highlighting potential economic challenges.

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India and China are among major economies increasing their gold purchases while simultaneously reducing their exposure to US Treasuries. Central banks are increasingly viewing gold as both an inflation hedge and a core store of value.

The World Congress of Economists concluded, emphasizing that decisions by major economies and central banks have global implications, affecting interest rates, financial conditions, and capital availability beyond national borders.

The article discusses how national governments in major economies are further mortgaging the planet's future by increasing armaments and global debt, which is already at historically high levels.

A report by tax firm Ryan indicates that the United Kingdom bears the highest property tax burden as a share of GDP compared to other leading economies.

Investors are quietly withdrawing capital from major economies, signaling deeper underlying problems that are causing money to move out of these countries.

The International Monetary Fund has cut its growth forecast for the UK, warning that a potential war with Iran poses the biggest threat to its economy among major economies and could derail global economic stability.

Major economies have agreed to release a record amount of strategic oil reserves, but the move did little to calm investors Thursday, with prices at one point surging above $100 a barrel. Fresh Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure and fears of a prolonged conflict have overshadowed the historic drawdown. AFP explains why the release has […] The post Iran War: Why oil prices are soaring despite record reserve release appeared first on Vanguard News.

One of the last major economies without a tax on sweetened beverages may change tack