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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45743 > business > sri-lankas-economy-vulnerable-despite-easing-of-crisis-imf

Sri Lanka's economy vulnerable despite easing of crisis: IMF

5+ hour ago  (457+ words) Kuwait Times Sri Lanka's economy vulnerable despite easing of crisis: IMF COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's economy is still vulnerable to external shocks despite the Middle East crisis easing, an official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)said on Tuesday calling on…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45671 > business > conflict-to-impact-kuwait-growth-fiscal-deficit-to-widen-in-fy2627

Conflict to impact Kuwait growth, fiscal deficit to widen in FY26/27

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (186+ words) Kuwait's crude output in May, increased slightly on April's low of 562 kb/d to 578 kb/d, according to OPEC's June Oil Market report. The monthly increase is typical for this time of year, with production rising to supply oil refineries…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45613 > business > inflation-global-uncertainty-cloud-economic-outlook

Inflation, global uncertainty cloud economic outlook

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (153+ words) KUWAIT: Global markets this week navigated a complex backdrop of resilient economic data and persistent inflationary pressures, as policymakers across major economies grappled with the challenge of sustaining growth without entrenching elevated prices. In the United States, upward revisions to…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45609 > business > bis-says-debt-ai-boom-fragilities-raise-global-risks

BIS says debt, AI boom, fragilities raise global risks

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (334+ words) While economic activity has remained resilient in recent months, policymakers must act decisively, the BIS said, to preserve stability. "Policy actions must reinforce each other to avoid a pull and push on the global economy. Ultimately, success depends on sound…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45517 > kuwait > other-news > finance-ministry-wins-deal-of-the-year-award

Finance Ministry wins "Deal of the Year" award

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (307+ words) Kuwait Times Finance Ministry wins "Deal of the Year" award KUWAIT: Kuwait"s Ministry of Finance has secured an international accolade after winning the "Deal of the Year" award in the Global Banking & Markets category at the GBM Middle East…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45439 > business > zain-showcases-expertise-to-support-leadership-growth-in-kuwait-oil-sector

Zain showcases expertise to support leadership growth in Kuwait oil sector

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (456+ words) Kuwait Times Zain showcases expertise to support leadership growth in Kuwait oil sector KUWAIT: Zain Kuwait held a specialized training program titled "Executive Pitching & Innovation Tools for Strategic Problem-Solving" for a group of senior talent from Kuwait National Petroleum Company…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45401 > kuwait > other-news > gold-posts-third-weekly-decline > amp

Gold posts third weekly decline

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (465+ words) Kuwait Times Kuwait - Other News Gold posts third weekly decline KUWAIT: Gold prices ended last week's trading at $4, 155 per ounce, marking a third consecutive weekly loss amid mounting pressure from a stronger US dollar and elevated US interest rates, following…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45433 > business > oil-slide-softens-inflationary-bite-from-dollar

Oil slide softens inflationary bite from dollar

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (241+ words) The Iran war-driven energy price spike looks set to disappear as quickly as it arrived. With a 60-day negotiating period for US-Iran peace talks now underway and oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz picking up again, energy traders feel…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45127 > business > bank-of-england-follows-fed-in-holding-interest-rate

Bank of England follows Fed in holding interest rate

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (306+ words) Oil prices have fallen in recent days, and that's encouraging," Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said after the decision. But they're still higher than before the war," he noted. Whatever happens in the future, the higher energy prices of…...

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kuwaittimes. com > article > 45136 > business > truce-not-stopping-cbs-from-raising-borrowing-costs

Truce not stopping CBs from raising borrowing costs

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (388+ words) The European Central Bank and Bank of Japan have already raised interest rates. The tone shift at the Fed, which was announcing its first monetary policy decision under new Chair Kevin Warsh, is especially notable. At the start of this…...

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