Reforming the IMF and World Bank: 2026 G20 Finance Ministers Focus
Analyses the 2026 G20 finance ministers’ focus on IMF and World Bank reform, covering quota implementation, MDB capital adequacy and debt sustainability. – Written by Doğan Erbek
World Economy
Digital euro on track: Europe targets a 2029 launch
Europe is moving toward a digital euro launch by 2029, with new rules, pilot testing, and big questions around how people will pay in the future. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Global Economy 2026: navigating the intersection of geopolitical unrest, inflation, and innovation
The global economy in 2026 is operating under a cloud of uncertainty unlike any seen since the early years of the pandemic. Here’s how the global economy will shape up in 2026, according to the IMF. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Evolving financial markets: Integration and expansion of the nonbank ecosystem
A cautionary look at how the rapid growth of nonbanks is reshaping financial markets, increasing interconnected risks, and challenging global financial stability. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Global economic resilience shaped by stabilization efforts and fiscal measures
Global economic resilience in 2026 is driven by coordinated stabilization efforts and proactive fiscal measures, enabling nations to withstand trade tensions and supply shocks through adaptive supply chains and strategic policy alignment. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Global growth in 2026: resilient but slowing, according to UN and leading investment banks
Global growth in 2026 is projected between 2.7% and 3.3%, below pre pandemic averages but still resilient amid trade tensions, fiscal constraints and structural headwinds. The article compares UN, IMF and Goldman Sachs forecasts and highlights what this divergence means for major economies and long term investors. – Written by Doğan Erbek
2026 global trade realignment: IMF insights on tariffs and chains
Global trade in 2026 is being shaped by a combination of tariff uncertainty, shifting supply chains and an evolving geopolitical landscape. – Written by Doğan Erbek
Public debt as a structural feature of modern economies
Public debt is often portrayed as a sign of fiscal weakness or poor governance, but in reality, it has become a structural feature of modern economies. Far from being a temporary expedient, sovereign borrowing is now embedded in the way states manage growth, stability, and social welfare. Understanding why debt evolved from an emergency tool …
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Interest rates at a turning point between restriction and relief
Global monetary policy is entering a new phase after several years of aggressive tightening. From Washington to Frankfurt and London, central banks that once raced to raise interest rates to combat surging inflation are now pausing and signaling a shift toward easing. This transition marks a critical moment for economies, businesses, and households worldwide. For …
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Corporate accountability and supply chains: the next frontier in global compliance
In today’s interconnected world, corporate responsibility is no longer confined within national borders. As global supply chains grow more complex, so too does the demand for transparency, ethical sourcing, and environmental stewardship. The next frontier in global compliance is not just about what companies do within their own walls, but how they manage and monitor …
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