According to the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook released in Bangkok, global GDP growth is projected at 3.1% in 2026 (up from 3.0% in July) and 3.4% in 2027. Massive investments in AI infrastructure are helping cushion the global economy against Middle East energy supply shocks, though severe downside risks and debt burdens remain concentrated....
Startup funding in Latin America staged a strong recovery in 2025, reaching $4.7 billion (+65% YoY), according to a joint report by Endeavor and Glisco Partners. However, capital deployment remains heavily concentrated among established market leaders, creating a tightening bottleneck for early-stage ventures. 📌 Key Figures & Market Insights: • $4.7 Billion Raised (+65%): Total...
The US dollar hovered near an 18-month high on Monday, supported by strong safe-haven demand as mounting Middle East geopolitical conflict and rising oil prices pushed investors toward safety ahead of key US inflation data. 📌 Key Figures & Market Highlights: • +$36 Billion Bullish Dollar Bets: Net long positions on the US dollar surged...
French energy giant TotalEnergies has expanded its US renewable energy joint venture with private equity firm KKR through a new $1.2 billion portfolio addition, accelerating its clean energy footprint in North America. 📌 Key Figures & Deal Highlights: • $1.2 Billion Valuation: Total value of the newly added utility-scale renewables portfolio. • 700 Megawatts (MW)...
A new agreement between Beijing and the European Union to restrict hybrid vehicle exports is set to impact Chinese automakers who leveraged plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) to bypass earlier EU tariffs on pure electric vehicles (EVs). 📌 Key Figures & Market Dynamics: • $7.5 Billion H1 Export Surge: China’s hybrid exports to the 27 EU member...
Speaking at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted that massive investments in AI infrastructure are maintaining global GDP growth at ~3%, even as a “slow-moving tsunami” threatens to disrupt labor markets, taxation, and education worldwide. 📌 Key Figures & Global Projections: • +0.5% to +1.0% Growth Boost: AI...