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Advanced economies must 'act now' to lower debt as bond yields spike: IMF
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Le FMI relève sa prévision 2026 de croissance pour l’économie mondiale
Le Fonds monétaire international (FMI) a légèrement relevé mardi sa prévision de croissance mondiale pour 2026, décrivant une économie planétaire « fragmentée », tiraillée entre les dynamiques contradictoires de la flambée des prix de l’énergie et du boom des investissements dans l’IA.
Advanced economies must 'act now' to lower debt as bond yields spike: IMF
Era Dabla-Norris, Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the opening day of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Bangkok on October 12, 2026 (Panumas Sanguanwong) The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday called for advanced economies to "act now" to address ballooning debt, with spiking bond yields at multi-decade highs and pressure growing on central banks to hike interest...
EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP on Tuesday that Russian diesel sales recently authorised by the United States were unlikely to move the price of the commodity, which has spiked since the start of the Iran war.
EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis spoke to AFP exclusively on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok (Lillian SUWANRUMPHA) EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP on Tuesday that Russian diesel sales recently authorised by the United States were unlikely to move the price of the commodity, which has spiked since the start of the Iran war.
EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis spoke to AFP exclusively on the sidelines of the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok (Lillian SUWANRUMPHA) EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP on Tuesday that Russian diesel sales recently authorised by the United States were unlikely to move the price of the commodity, which has spiked since the start of the Iran war.
EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP on Tuesday that Russian diesel sales recently authorised by the United States were unlikely to move the price of the commodity, which has spiked since the start of the Iran war.
EU economy chief doubtful Russian diesel exports will affect prices
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis told AFP on Tuesday that Russian diesel sales recently authorised by the United States were unlikely to move the price of the commodity, which has spiked since the start of the Iran war.
L'UE appelle la France à "la clarté budgétaire" (entretien AFP)
Asad HASHIM and Julien GIRAULT mar.
'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing countries were dealing with the disproportionate impacts of the Iran war-fuelled energy shock, many had "no choice" but to cut spending or potentially face debt restructuring.
'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing countries were dealing with the disproportionate impacts of the Iran war-fuelled energy shock, many had "no choice" but to cut spending or potentially face debt restructuring.
'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
The IMF has warned that low-income, oil-importing countries with no exposure to the AI boom are the most vulnerable to the current energy price shock (Panumas Sanguanwong) The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing countries were dealing with the disproportionate impacts of the Iran war-fuelled energy shock, many had "no choice" but to cut spending or potentially face debt restructuring.
'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
The IMF has warned that low-income, oil-importing countries with no exposure to the AI boom are the most vulnerable to the current energy price shock (Panumas Sanguanwong) The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing countries were dealing with the disproportionate impacts of the Iran war-fuelled energy shock, many had "no choice" but to cut spending or potentially face debt restructuring.
'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
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'No choice': IMF says developing countries must cut spending despite war shock
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that while low-income developing countries were dealing with the disproportionate impacts of the Iran war-fuelled energy shock, many had "no choice" but to cut spending or potentially face debt restructuring.
Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetings
BANGKOK - Finance ministers and central bankers meet in Bangkok this week for the annual gatherings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, with the global economy buffeted between the US-Iran war's energy shock, rising debt pressures and the AI boom.
FMI está disposto a atuar nas consequências do El Niño
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El FMI, dispuesto a actuar ante las consecuencias de El Niño
Kristalina Georgieva, directora gerente del Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI), durante una entrevista con la AFP en Singapur, el 7 de octubre de 2026 (Roslan RAHMAN) El Fondo Monetario Internacional se prepara para apoyar a los países "vulnerables" ante el fenómeno climático El Niño, que está amenazando la seguridad alimentaria en varias partes del mundo, aseguró a la AFP su directora gerente, Kristalina Georgieva.
Le FMI prêt à agir face au choc El Niño et vigilant sur le boom de l'IA (entretien à l'AFP)
Julien GIRAULT mer. 7 octobre 2026 à 8:24 AM UTC−4 4 min de lecture Kristalina Georgieva, directrice générale du Fonds monétaire international (FMI), s'exprime lors d'un entretien avec l'AFP à l'issue de la cérémonie d'ouverture des Assemblées annuelles du FMI à Singapour, le 7 octobre 2026.
Le FMI prêt à agir face au choc El Niño et vigilant sur le boom de l'IA (entretien à l'AFP)
Certes, ce durcissement monétaire "ne favorise pas la croissance et doit être mené avec une grande prudence. Mais si l'on ne réagit pas, l'inflation ne peut que grimper et lorsqu'elle échappe à tout contrôle, elle risque de devenir la menace majeure pour la population", explique-t-elle. -"Assainissement budgétaire"- Point positif face au choc énergétique, le boom de l'intelligence artificielle (IA), via les investissements colossaux qu'il génère, dope la croissance mondiale...
Le FMI appelle à coopérer sur l'IA, face au choc énergétique et aux dettes publiques
Le prix du baril de Brent se maintient autour des 100 dollars, contre 70 dollars début 2026. A l'approche de l'hiver, "les tensions sur les prix pourraient s'accentuer", avertit Mme Georgieva. Pour endiguer l'inflation, les grandes banques centrales ont entrepris d'accélérer le relèvement de leurs taux d'intérêt.
Le FMI appelle à coopérer sur l'IA, face au choc énergétique et aux dettes publiques
Julien GIRAULT mer.
Bank of Japan set to raise rates under pressure from inflation, US
The Bank of Japan is expected to hike interest rates at the end of the week (Yuichi YAMAZAKI) The Bank of Japan is poised to raise interest rates again on Friday to counter inflation fuelled by surging energy prices and to support the yen, under Washington's watchful eye. Markets are awaiting the US Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday, after the European Central Bank announced an increase last week.
EU legislators vote to slash use of pesticides
EU legislators on Tuesday voted to slash use of pesticides by half across the bloc, despite opposition from some conservative groups. But green politicians were left to regret the rejection of a proposed symbolic declaration calling for a complete ban on controversial weedkiller glyphosate. A parliamentary commission rejected making a declaration a month before the 27 member states are due to decide on appeal whether to extend the use of glyphosate, something the WHO fears could be carcinogenic.
EU legislators vote to slash use of pesticides
EU legislators on Tuesday voted to slash use of pesticides by half across the bloc, despite opposition from some conservative groups. But green politicians were left to regret the rejection of a proposed symbolic declaration calling for a complete ban on controversial weedkiller glyphosate. A parliamentary commission rejected making a declaration a month before the 27 member states are due to decide on appeal whether to extend the use of glyphosate, something the WHO fears could be carcinogenic.
La perspective d’une percée chinoise dans la fabrication de puces fait paniquer les marchés
Un plongeon des valeurs liées aux semi-conducteurs a fait dévisser mardi les Bourses de Séoul et Tokyo dans le sillage de Wall Street, après l’annonce d’une percée technologique chinoise, nouveau coup de semonce pour le secteur de l’intelligence artificielle (IA), déjà miné par les doutes sur ses perspectives de rentabilité.
Chinas Erfolge in der Chipindustrie: Kursverluste bei Halbleiterfirmen weltweit
Chinas jüngste Erfolge in der Chipindustrie und die Zweifel an den immensen Investitionen in die Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) haben die Kurse von Halbleiter- und KI-Unternehmen weltweit einbrechen lassen. (BARBARA GINDL) Chinas jüngste Erfolge in der Chipindustrie und die Zweifel an den immensen Investitionen in die Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) haben die Kurse von Halbleiter- und KI-Unternehmen weltweit einbrechen lassen. In Südkorea und in Japan waren die Verluste am Dienstag besonders hoch.
Honda subit sa première perte d’exploitation depuis 1957, plombé par l’électrique
Le constructeur automobile japonais Honda a annoncé jeudi pour l’exercice 2025-2026 sa première perte d’exploitation en 70 ans comme société cotée, plombé par son annulation du lancement de plusieurs véhicules électriques aux États-Unis, un revirement très coûteux.
EV overhaul drags Honda to first operating loss since 1957
The logo of Japanese automaker Honda is seen at a Honda dealership in Tokyo on May 14, 2026 (Kazuhiro NOGI) · Kazuhiro NOGI/AFP/AFP Honda announced Thursday its first operational loss since 1957 after a major overhaul of its electric vehicle strategy in the United States. Japan's number two automaker after Toyota said that its operating loss last year of 414.3 billion yen ($2.6 billion) came after huge accounting charges in its EV operations.
Nissan: retour dans le vert prévu l'an prochain après une nouvelle perte colossale
Au siège du groupe automobile Nissan à Yokohama au Japon, le 13 mai 2026 ( ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP ) Nissan a enregistré une nouvelle perte annuelle massive mais s'attend à redevenir légèrement bénéficiaire sur l'exercice en cours alors qu'il poursuit ses douloureux efforts de restructuration.
Nissan: retour dans le vert prévu l'an prochain après une nouvelle perte colossale
Au siège du groupe automobile Nissan à Yokohama au Japon, le 13 mai 2026 ( ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP ) Nissan a enregistré une nouvelle perte annuelle massive mais s'attend à redevenir légèrement bénéficiaire sur l'exercice en cours alors qu'il poursuit ses douloureux efforts de restructuration.
Nissan: retour dans le vert prévu l'an prochain après une nouvelle perte colossale
Au siège du groupe automobile Nissan à Yokohama au Japon, le 13 mai 2026 ( ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP ) Nissan a enregistré une nouvelle perte annuelle massive mais s'attend à redevenir légèrement bénéficiaire sur l'exercice en cours alors qu'il poursuit ses douloureux efforts de restructuration.
Nissan: retour dans le vert prévu l'an prochain après une nouvelle perte colossale
Au siège du groupe automobile Nissan à Yokohama au Japon, le 13 mai 2026 (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS) · ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/AFP Nissan a enregistré une nouvelle perte annuelle massive mais s'attend à redevenir légèrement bénéficiaire sur l'exercice en cours alors qu'il poursuit ses douloureux efforts de restructuration.
Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss
Nissan projected Wednesday a small net profit this year after posting a huge loss for the second year running, with the Japanese automaker saying it has "moved beyond recovery". Like other Japanese carmakers, Nissan is being squeezed by US tariffs, the Middle East war and fierce competition from Chinese rivals, but it also has had its own problems.
Toyota voit son bénéfice net annuel chuter et se montre prudent face au conflit au Moyen-Orient
Logo du constructeur automobile japonais Toyota sur le stand de la marque lors de la 14e édition du salon automobile "AutoFest 2026", le 26 avril 2026 à Caracas ( Juan BARRETO / AFP/Archives ) Le géant automobile japonais Toyota, numéro un mondial, a vu son bénéfice net plonger de 19,2% sur son exercice 2025-2026, notamment face aux droits de douane américains, et il doit désormais affronter l'impact de la guerre au Moyen-Orient.
Toyota voit son bénéfice net annuel chuter et se montre prudent face au conflit au Moyen-Orient
Logo du constructeur automobile japonais Toyota sur le stand de la marque lors de la 14e édition du salon automobile "AutoFest 2026", le 26 avril 2026 à Caracas ( Juan BARRETO / AFP/Archives ) Le géant automobile japonais Toyota, numéro un mondial, a vu son bénéfice net plonger de 19,2% sur son exercice 2025-2026, notamment face aux droits de douane américains, et il doit désormais affronter l'impact de la guerre au Moyen-Orient.
Toyota voit son bénéfice net annuel chuter et se montre prudent face au conflit au Moyen-Orient
Logo du constructeur automobile japonais Toyota sur le stand de la marque lors de la 14e édition du salon automobile "AutoFest 2026", le 26 avril 2026 à Caracas ( Juan BARRETO / AFP/Archives ) Le géant automobile japonais Toyota, numéro un mondial, a vu son bénéfice net plonger de 19,2% sur son exercice 2025-2026, notamment face aux droits de douane américains, et il doit désormais affronter l'impact de la guerre au Moyen-Orient.
Toyota voit son bénéfice net annuel chuter et se montre prudent face au conflit au Moyen-Orient
Logo du constructeur automobile japonais Toyota sur le stand de la marque lors de la 14e édition du salon automobile "AutoFest 2026", le 26 avril 2026 à Caracas (Juan BARRETO) · Juan BARRETO/AFP/AFP Le géant automobile japonais Toyota, numéro un mondial, a vu son bénéfice net plonger de 19,2% sur son exercice 2025-2026, notamment face aux droits de douane américains, et il doit désormais affronter l'impact de la guerre au Moyen-Orient.
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defense spending
Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defense trade -- a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve. Under Japan's once-strict stance adopted following its World War II surrender and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it has generally restricted arms exports in recent times to non-lethal categories like rescue, transport and surveillance.
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending
Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade -- a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve. Under Japan's once-strict stance adopted following its World War II surrender and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it has generally restricted arms exports in recent times to non-lethal categories like rescue, transport and surveillance.
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