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IMF forecasts global real GDP growth of 3.1% in 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% from 3.0% in July, with strong AI investment offsetting the energy shock from the Middle East war. However, 2027 growth remained uncha…

Japanese Yen strengthens despite softer PPI data

The USD/JPY pair loses ground to near 158.25 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the US Dollar (USD) despite softer Japanese Producer Price Index (PPI) inflation data. T…