Downgrade indicates state’s reduced ability, not willingness, to provide ‘same level of extraordinary support’
World Bank’s body to broaden consultation with civil society organisations in the run-up to December’s new funding round
World Bank director of operations Anna Bjerde on conflict, climate and data
New economic and financial policies could affect relationship with international investors
World Bank data reveals better-than-expected credit-risk profile for emerging markets
Samaila Zubairu on tackling ‘Africa’s prejudice premium’
Currently in public consultation, the new Pisces trading venue for UK private companies is expected to go ahead by the end of the year
Odile Renaud-Basso calls for Ukraine’s wider integration with the EU
Experts warn of market instability risks as BoJ brings an end to years of loose monetary policy
After a brief respite in 2022, Kuwait’s economy once again slips back into structural deficit
Paraguay’s economy and finance minister shares his vision for the country’s future
The country’s economy lags behind as other emerging Asian nations surge ahead
The country’s backers hope it will let its currency float freely and scale back spending on bloated projects
New economic realities have put pressure on corporates’ working capital needs
More money for green industries, but little relief for SMEs and the poorest in UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plans
China’s reforms look to boost investment, spur domestic consumption and attract foreign investment
After a period of growth, consumer spending in Asia is set to temper in 2024 unless central banks intervene, says S&P
The government is pursuing the painful fiscal adjustment it promised, but is it sustainable?
Banks may not be able to fill a liquidity gap if non-banks retreat from lending, industry says
The IDB’s president looks to tackle the region’s mounting challenges more effectively