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Global business cycle is in transition
Global economic activity was mixed during the third quarter of 2023, with…
How right to information helped Sri Lanka manage its crisis
By Dr Shamsul Bari and Ruhi Naz The importance of people’s right…
Israel-Hamas conflict is ‘new cloud’ darkening economic outlook: IMF chief
Georgieva says severe shocks are becoming ‘the new normal’ in a global…
Sri Lankan economy to grow by 1.7pc in 2024
The World Bank said Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 1.7…
Economic growth in Middle East, North Africa slowing to 1.9% in 2023
ISTANBUL: The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is expected to…
Oil prices rise, but post biggest weekly decline since March
Oil prices rose on Friday but remained posted their steepest weekly losses…
US job growth sizzles; wage inflation cooling
WASHINGTON: US employment increased by the most in eight months in September as…
US stocks close with losses before release of key jobs data
US stocks closed Thursday with losses, one day before the release of…
IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years
The IMF and World Bank gather in Morocco Monday for their first…
US raises interest rates amid turmoil
The US Federal Reserve Bank has raised interest rates again, despite fears…
