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Oil, war and inflation: Japan’s price puzzle deepens as central bank faces tough call

Rising oil prices, government subsidies, and weakening household demand are pulling Japan’s inflation signals in opposite directions—leaving policymakers at a critical crossroads.

World Bank chief warns of hunger risk as Iran war drags on

The blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil supply route, has sent fertilizer prices soaring since they rely on oil-based inputs

India fastest-growing major economy while global growth falters — now eyes are on IMF’s Fiscal Monitor

India retains its status as the fastest-growing major economy at 6.5 per cent even as the IMF cuts global growth to 3.1 per cent amid West Asia tensions, with focus now shifting to fiscal risks flagged in the upcoming Fiscal Monitor

IMF-World Bank brace for slowdown as West Asia war rattles global economy

The economic fallout from the ongoing conflict in West Asia is set to cast a long shadow over this week’s Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank

World Bank upgrades India growth forecast to 6.6 per cent for FY27 despite West Asia risks

World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6 per cent, but warns West Asia conflict and energy shocks pose risks to the outlook

IMF, World Bank flag rising hunger risks as West Asia conflict disrupts energy markets

The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and the UN World Food Programme warned on Wednesday that sharp increases in oil, natural gas and fertilizer prices triggered by the war in the Middle East will inevitably cause rising food prices and food insecurity

Iran war: IEA, IMF and World Bank join hands to tackle history’s worst supply disruption

Global institutions warn of an unprecedented energy shock as coordinated response is launched to stabilise markets and support vulnerable economies

World Bank lifts India’s FY26 growth forecast to 6.5% on strong domestic demand

The World Bank raised India’s FY26 growth outlook to 6.5 per cent, citing strong domestic demand, rural revival and tax reforms

Pakistan drowns in poverty while generals grow fat

Pakistan is becoming poorer not because it lacks resources, but because its resources are stolen. And the thief wears a uniform

India ranks 4th in income equality, ahead of G7 and G20 nations; Jan Dhan & DBT reforms credited

According to the latest data from the World Bank, India has emerged as one of the most equal societies globally, with a Gini Index of 25.5.