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Argentina is projected to remain the International Monetary Fund’s largest debtor in 2026, accounting for nearly two-fifths of the institution’s total lending portfolio, as developing economies continue to grapple with inflation, currency instability and rising refinancing pressures.

A group of African economies is set to post some of the world’s strongest growth rates in 2026, led by Ethiopia and Guinea, as investment, reforms and resource exports drive momentum across the continent, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund.

Asia accounts for the largest share of the global economy, contributing more than a third of world output, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) data, underscoring the region’s central role in shaping global growth.

Pension income across Europe remains sharply uneven, with retirees in southern and eastern countries receiving significantly lower monthly payments than their northern counterparts, according to recent data compiled from Eurostat and the OECD.

The world’s largest confectionery companies have tightened their grip on a resilient global sweets market in 2026, with US-based Mondelēz International retaining its position as the top candy producer by revenue, according to the latest Global Top 100 ranking from Candy Industry.

Swiss food giant Nestlé has retained its position as the world’s most valuable food company, with a market capitalisation of about $264 billion, underscoring the dominance of multinational consumer brands in a rapidly evolving global food industry.

As of February 2026, the list of the world’s richest women reflects major shifts tied to market performance, inheritance, and cross-industry investment.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting a notable reshuffle in global economic growth for 2026, with emerging markets driving much of the world’s expansion.

New projections made about Africa’s economic story in 2026 are based on nominal GDP estimates that place a familiar group of countries at the top, but the deeper story lies in why these economies are leading and what it signals about Africa’s future growth path.

Despite the U.S. dollar’s role as the world’s dominant reserve currency, several national currencies are trading at higher values per unit than the dollar.

The central takeaway from the 2025 Banking Consumer Survey in Indonesia, conducted by Impactum Insights, is that consumer perceptions of banks remain strikingly stable, concentrated, and uneven.

Extreme wealth at the very top continues to surge, and January 2026 confirms what the past few years have made clear: technology remains the dominant engine of global fortunes.

The global butter trade may not grab headlines every day, but it’s a big business that grossed US$10.3 billion in 2024, up from US$6.4 billion in 2020.

Iran is facing one of its most significant waves of unrest in years, with protests spreading across dozens of cities and provinces since December 2025.

A new comparison of global electricity prices has revealed the most profitable countries to mine one Bitcoin (BTC).

Islamic finance is growing faster than ever, and new figures show a surprising leader at the top. According to Global Finance Magazine, Sudan holds the largest volume of assets in Islamic banks worldwide, an estimated $484 billion, placing it ahead of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.

The speed at which the world’s largest corporations generate $100 million in sales reveals their operations' immense scale and ability to dominate global markets.

As we step into 2024, a new wave of visionary leaders continues to redefine industries and drive global transformation.

The United States faces growing threats to its critical infrastructure as the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and FBI jointly warn of cyberattacks orchestrated by Chinese state-sponsored actors. These attacks, targeting vital sectors such as Communications, Energy, Transportation Systems, and Water and Wastewater Systems, have raised alarms over potential future disruptions to national security.

As economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions intensify, central banks worldwide increasingly turn to gold as a financial safeguard. Gold reserves, seen as a stable and reliable anchor, have become an essential part of the government's strategies to ensure fiscal security. These reserves act as a tangible backstop for national wealth, insulating economies from currency fluctuations and rising inflation.