Washington is guarding against the wrong dollar threat
Brics nations did not launch a common currency in New Delhi. The payment networks they are building may matter more
Germany | An export-driven recovery
Growth, which began in the fourth quarter of 2025, gained momentum in the first half of 2026. This momentum should continue, with expected growth of 1.1% in 2026 and 1.3% in 2027. In the short term, the main driver will still be exports, particularly to Europe, which will contribute to restructuring industry. The impact of […]
Advanced economies | Resilience to shock after shock
History tends to repeat itself in advanced economies. Once again, growth ultimately fell short of expectations by only a small margin in the first half of 2026, despite the conflict in Iran. As early as 2025, the impact of tariffs was less severe than feared. This is a sign that structural factors (notably AI, defence […]
United States | A shock-resistant expansion
US growth remains resilient despite successive shocks. According to our forecasts, it is expected to reach 2.2% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027. Its main driver is still investment in artificial intelligence (AI), which has remained entirely unaffected by the energy crisis. The labour market has seen a marked improvement in job creation and a […]
Eurozone | Growth on track despite the turbulence
Growth was stronger than expected in Q2 and is set to strengthen further in the coming quarters. According to our forecasts, it will reach 1.5% in 2027 after 1.1% in 2026. This growth is expected to be driven by investment and its knock-on effect on exports. On an annual average basis, inflation is expected to […]
Fed’s AML plan may mean ‘inconsistent’ supervision
Industry groups says Fincen should have co-ordinating role
Bangladesh Bank launches loan scheme to boost agri sector
Borrowers will pay no more than 7% interest under scheme
Financial inclusion improving in Tajikistan, says World Bank
Country head says institution’s partnership with central bank is also improving corporate governance
Thai economy needs monetary, fiscal, financial policy mix – BoT
‘Single policy tool insufficient to mitigate more frequent shocks,’ central bank says