Global Risks

Misinformation and disinformation can affect election outcomes in the US and India in 2024 and remain principal risks to a stable global order along with climate and economic challenges

Global Risks Report 2024: Misinformation, conflict, and environmental perils at the forefront

Davos 2024: Worries about an enduring cost-of-living crisis and the threats posed by AI-driven misinformation, disinformation, and societal polarization took center stage.

Japan's new central bank chief assumes office as global risks loom

The 71-year-old academic's term began on Sunday, succeeding Haruhiko Kuroda, whose second, five-year term ended on Saturday. Ueda and his two deputy governors, Shinichi Uchida and Ryozo Himino, will hold a joint news conference at 1015 GMT on Monday.

BoJ's Haruhiko Kuroda offers endorsement to more fiscal spending

The challenges posed by a string of recent natural disasters and the potential hit to Japan's economy from slowing overseas growth "should be better be addressed by government with fiscal policy and structural policies," Kuroda said in a seminar.

Fed's Yellen says cautious approach still appropriate

Global risks and a U.S. hiring slowdown warrant a cautious approach to raising interest rates as the Federal Reserve looks for confirmation that the country's economic recovery remains on track, Fed Chair Janet Yellen said on June 21

See limited upside for mkt; 25 bps cut likely: Purushottam

Professional investor Sangeeta Purushottam suggests market participants to be cautious as the market is likely to be volatile this year. Global liquidity risk and domestic political risks are likely to prevent the market from a runaway rally, she said

China banker warns global economic risks increasing

The global economy faces risks from both slowed growth and persistent inflationary pressure, which is spilling over from emerging to advanced economies, Ma Delun, a vice-governor at China's central bank, said in comments reported on Friday.