Page 2 - Emerging Economies

Current account imbalance hits India harder than EM peers, shows data

India's current account deficit is projected at 3.5 per cent for 2022, says IMF World Economic Outlook report

Central banks: Redeeming credibility

Central banks seem to have forgotten that there is one role, viz. controlling inflation, which is solely their responsibility

IMF has warned that a long downturn is happening. But is anyone listening?

The IMF has not minced any words when it comes to fiscal policy. It has always advocated tight control over the political inclination to spend now and let someone else worry about the future

Difference between developed, emerging and frontier economies?

Investors looking for an international exposure need to understand various categories of economies and the risks involved. Find out the country categories and the things to note before investing there

100 days of Ukraine crisis: From markets to economy, pain across the board

While India has raised its key rate by 40 basis points, others like Brazil have increased it by 200 basis points since the Ukraine crisis began

Rise Capital begin operations in India; appoints Anuj Mehta has India head

Rise Capital has already invested in two Indian startups, TradeX and SaveIn, both in the fintech space.

Ukraine fallout starts felling fragile 'frontier' economies: An analysis

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has given a stark warning that "war in Ukraine means hunger in Africa"

More pain for emerging economies when developed world raises rates: IMF

The IMF reduced its 2022 growth forecasts for the emerging economies in Asia to 5.9% from 6.3% previously in its latest outlook

India's low score on GVC a starting point for recovery from pandemic: AIIB

India rated 7.4 percentage points below the average global value chain participation rate for emerging economies

'Omicron's impact on emerging economies to depend on curbs, policy support'

"Countries with an assured supply of effective vaccines and delivery systems, and high levels of vaccine acceptance by the public, will remain better positioned," Moody's said.

A disappointing G20

Its failure to agree on climate casts a shadow on COP26

Global debt jumps to new high of $226 trillion, says IMF report

Sees risk of sizeable sell-off in stocks

UP an emerging economy, has best investment opportunities: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh is changing and it is an emerging economy in the country, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday

Growth is biggest challenge for emerging economies: World Bank economist

"With growth comes jobs, with growth and jobs comes recovery."

Oil nearing $70 worries consumer nations, may hamper economic recovery

Consuming nations will bear the cost of pricier energy, potentially fanning inflation and hurting their recoveries

Big economies aim for net-zero emissions but India cannot afford to yet

The South Asian country has a tiny carbon footprint per person, but it can still still help in the green transition.

G20 nations pledge to do 'whatever it takes' to support global economy

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said only three eligible countries had even reached out to private creditors out of fear of marring their ability to borrow in the future

Kerala to Philippines, remittance boom is turning into a bust for Asia

Overall, remittances to the Asia-Pacific region will drop 12% in the second half of 2020 compared with the same period last year, Fitch Ratings said this month

Low enough? Emerging central banks deliver more rate cuts to push growth

November marks the 10th straight month of net cuts - the longest easing cycle for emerging market central banks since 2013

Emerging economies should bridge the digital gap before it's too late

What's needed is a shared national vision for digital change and coordination between governments, companies and civil society