G20 Meets in Bangkok as Iran War Strains the Global Economy

Reading Time : 2 minutesAs G20 finance leaders gathered in Bangkok, the war involving Iran overshadowed every agenda item. With the Strait of Hormuz disrupted, oil prices elevated and inflation pressures mounting, officials confronted a fragmented global economy. Yet the meeting ended without a joint statement, exposing persistent divisions and raising questions about whether coordinated action can arrive before the damage deepens.

Growth Diverges Across Asia, Africa and the Middle East

Reading Time : 2 minutesAsia is slowing, but artificial intelligence is cushioning the decline. Africa’s growth is edging higher even as inflation rises, while the Middle East faces a war-driven contraction. The latest regional outlooks show how energy shocks, technology investment and conflict are reshaping growth across three very different parts of the world economy.