Global Economy & Markets
The world's biggest economic shifts explained simply: the IMF and World Bank outlooks, global interest rates, oil and energy, and technology, each with what it means for Pakistan.
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- 4 Nov 2026Global · Global Economy
The IMF's Big Picture: Where the World Economy and Pakistan Are Heading in 2027
The IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook says global resilience is 'under strain'. We explain its forecasts for growth, inflation and risks, and what they mean for Pakistan.
4 Nov 2026Global · Global EconomyWorld Bank Warns Commodity Prices Will Stay High Into 2027: What It Means for Pakistan
The World Bank expects global commodity prices to jump 23% in 2026 and fall only 7% in 2027. We explain the forecasts for oil, food, fertiliser and metals, and what they mean for Pakistani households and farmers.
4 Nov 2026Global · Global MarketsThe End of Cheap Money: Why Global Interest Rates Are Staying High, and Why Pakistan Feels It
The US Federal Reserve is raising rates again and US 10-year bond yields have crossed 5% for the first time since 2007. We explain what 'higher for longer' means and how it reaches Pakistan's rupee, stocks and loans.
4 Nov 2026Global · EnergyThe World's Oil Safety Cushion Is Running Out. Why Energy Security Is Now Pakistan's Biggest Test
The World Bank says global oil supply will fall 5.2% in 2026, the biggest drop in over 40 years outside 2020, and stockpiles are depleted. We explain what that means for an import-dependent country like Pakistan, and what the solutions are.
4 Nov 2026Global · TechnologyBig Tech's $800 Billion AI Bet: How It Is Reshaping the World Economy, and What It Means for Pakistan
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta are on track to spend over $800 billion in 2026, mostly on AI data centres, and plan even more for 2027. We explain the boom, the bubble fears, and the opportunities and risks for Pakistan.
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