[2026-05-15 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Bonds, stocks and precious metals slump as inflation fears mount, silver falls 7%

Snippet: Government bonds, precious metals and international stocks sold off on Friday, as inflation fears mounted and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his high stakes visit to China.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/global-markets-stocks-bonds-silver-gold-trump-inflation.html

[2026-05-15 20:15 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Vietnam’s power bill hides a market economy lie

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/05/vietnams-power-bill-hides-a-market-economy-lie/

[2026-05-15 19:41 UTC+10:00] [United States] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The New York Times

Title: Trump Touts ‘Fantastic Trade Deals’ With China, but Details Are Scarce

Snippet: President Trump departed Beijing on Friday, touting trade deals to sell American-made airplanes, farm goods and other products, the signature outcome of his two-day summit with Xi Jinping, China’s top leader.

Read full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/15/business/economy/trump-china-deals.html

[2026-05-15 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: Trump and Xi discuss Iran and Taiwan during high-stakes talks in Beijing | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/05/15/manus-on-markets-trump-and-xi-discuss-iran-and-taiwan-during-high-stakes-talks-in-beijing/

[2026-05-15 19:02 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Debris from Hormuz strike on HMM vessel arrives in South Korea for analysis

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739080

[2026-05-15 18:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid falling fertility rate, China to certify ‘birth-friendly’ cities and workplaces

Snippet: Campaign aims to name 40 cities and 200 workplaces as being supportive of childbirth every three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353701/amid-falling-fertility-rate-china-certify-birth-friendly-cities-and-workplaces?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 18:57 UTC+10:00] [Southwestern University of Finance and Economics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid falling fertility rate, China to certify ‘birth-friendly’ cities and workplaces

Snippet: Campaign aims to name 40 cities and 200 workplaces as being supportive of childbirth every three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3353701/amid-falling-fertility-rate-china-certify-birth-friendly-cities-and-workplaces

[2026-05-15 18:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, many warm words for Xi

Snippet: US President Donald Trump departed China on Friday, touting business deals that gave markets little to cheer, while Beijing warned Washington about mishandling Taiwan and said its war with Iran should never have started.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-896311

[2026-05-15 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Pushed Into Poverty": Somalia’s Currency Crisis Leaves Traders Holding Worthless Cash

Snippet: For decades, Muse Omar Jama made a living swapping currencies in Mogadishu’s Bakara market, where customers once lined up to trade Somali shillings for dollars and mobile money. Now his office sits mostly silent, and the safes around him are stuffed with cash no one wants, according to The Guardian.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/pushed-poverty-somalias-currency-crisis-leaves-traders-holding-worthless-cash

[2026-05-15 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan and South Korea tech stocks swoon and bond yields soar

Snippet: The sudden stock market sell-off comes on the back of soaring bond yields globally. (File photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/japan-and-south-korea-tech-stocks-swoon-and-bond-yields-soar

[2026-05-15 18:05 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul to expand counterterrorism center into national control tower

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10739041

[2026-05-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch

Snippet: Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353673/australian-trade-minister-visit-china-secure-fuel-during-iran-war-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian trade minister to visit China to secure fuel during Iran war crunch

Snippet: Beijing tightened jet fuel exports after the war broke out, forcing Canberra to seek alternative suppliers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353673/australian-trade-minister-visit-china-secure-fuel-during-iran-war-crunch

[2026-05-15 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia's Q1 GDP growth slows to 5.4% as cost pressures loom

Snippet: A view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline: Malaysia's economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the previous three months. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/malaysia-s-q1-gdp-growth-slows-to-5.4-as-cost-pressures-loom

[2026-05-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’

Snippet: Leading think tank urges the city to align with national development, diversify growth, boost innovation and deepen supply chain role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353671/hong-kong-urged-shift-role-superconnector-value-adder?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Northern Metropolis] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong urged to shift from role as ‘superconnector’ to ‘value-adder’

Snippet: Leading think tank urges the city to align with national development, diversify growth, boost innovation and deepen supply chain role

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353671/hong-kong-urged-shift-role-superconnector-value-adder

[2026-05-15 16:37 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [In This Economy] When rule of law trips on the Senate stairs

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-when-rule-law-bato-dela-rosa-trips-senate-stairs-impact/

[2026-05-15 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran war day 77: Trump, Xi discuss Hormuz as Tehran rallies BRICS

Snippet: United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Strait of Hormuz during talks in Beijing, with the White House saying Xi agreed the strategic waterway “must remain open to support the free flow of energy” as tensions over the Iran war continue to roil global markets.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/15/iran-war-day-77-trump-xi-discuss-hormuz-as-tehran-rallies-brics

[2026-05-15 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea reaches U17 Women’s Asian Cup final

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738894

[2026-05-15 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: India raises fuel prices as global energy crisis adds pressure on economy

Snippet: A commuter monitors the meter as an attendant refuels his scooter at a filling station in New Delhi, India, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Shonal Ganguly)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/india-fuel-price-hike-5e10bc78855176a08beb849ef3723a3f

[2026-05-15 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourist arrivals up 10% year on year in April, driven by Hong Kong Sevens

Snippet: City welcomed 4.21 million visitors in April, taking total in first four months to 18.52 million – 15 per cent higher than in same period last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353658/tourist-arrivals-10-year-year-april-driven-hong-kong-sevens?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tourist arrivals up 10% year on year in April, driven by Hong Kong Sevens

Snippet: City welcomed 4.21 million visitors in April, taking total in first four months to 18.52 million – 15 per cent higher than in same period last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353658/tourist-arrivals-10-year-year-april-driven-hong-kong-sevens

[2026-05-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Vladimir Putin] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan Menon

Snippet: A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquiet

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/15/russia-war-ukraine-vladimir-putin-economy-casualties

[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump hails ‘fantastic’ China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales

Snippet: US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Middle East shipping risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353655/trump-hails-fantastic-china-trade-deals-signalling-boeing-oil-sales?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 14:51 UTC+10:00] [US Trade Representative] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump hails ‘fantastic’ China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales

Snippet: US president targets ‘double-digit billions’ in farm sales and 200 Boeing jets as Beijing is said to weigh American oil imports to bypass Middle East shipping risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3353655/trump-hails-fantastic-china-trade-deals-signalling-boeing-oil-sales

[2026-05-15 14:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: KOICA launches industrial textiles center project in Pakistan

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738818

[2026-05-15 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis

Snippet: The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have sent economic shock waves across the Mideast. In Lebanon, those woes have been compounded by the country’s existing economic problems and by largely unregulated markets that are vulnerable to price gouging.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-war-economy-crisis-hezbollah-66cab202c080e0a5fba683dcbe32775d

[2026-05-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Malaysia GDP grows 5.4% in Q1, slowing from Q4

Snippet: A view of Kuala Lumpur's skyline: Malaysia's economy grew at a slower pace in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the previous three months. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/malaysia-gdp-grows-5.4-in-q1-slowing-from-q4

[2026-05-15 11:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Gavin Newsom’s budget called a ‘fantasyland’ as spending skyrockets

Snippet: Gavin Newsom touted California’s roaring economy while also preaching fiscal prudence as he unveiled his final budget as governor Thursday — the largest in state history.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/gavin-newsoms-final-budget-hits-record-spending-under-his-watch/

[2026-05-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 ways to build Hong Kong’s yacht economy beyond infrastructure

Snippet: Licensing regulations, Greater Bay Area integration and the vital role of casual boaters need to be included in the discussion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353168/3-ways-build-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-beyond-infrastructure?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Greater Bay Area] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 ways to build Hong Kong’s yacht economy beyond infrastructure

Snippet: Licensing regulations, Greater Bay Area integration and the vital role of casual boaters need to be included in the discussion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3353168/3-ways-build-hong-kongs-yacht-economy-beyond-infrastructure

[2026-05-15 11:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Prolonged Mideast war feared to lead to price hikes: finance ministry

Snippet: The South Korean economy continues to be on a recovery path on the back of strong chip exports, but the prolonged Middle East crisis is raising concerns over inflation and growing financial burdens on households, the finance ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10738535

[2026-05-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Prolonged Mideast war feared to lead to price hikes: finance ministry

Snippet: SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy continues to be on a recovery path on the back of strong chip exports, but the prolonged Middle East crisis is raising concerns over inflation and growing financial burdens on households, the finance ministry said Friday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515002200320

[2026-05-15 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia markets mostly set to rise as investors watch second day of Trump-Xi summit

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were mostly set to rise Friday, as investors tracked the second day of high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/15/asia-markets-live-updates-today-trump-xi-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-05-15 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Probing the mystery why feds have filed just 1 insider trading case in prediction markets after all the headlines

Snippet: That’s what US regulators are telling On The Money when asked about the notable lack of enforcement cases filed over suspicious trades in the futures and prediction markets surrounding big news events in the Iran war and elsewhere.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/business/why-has-only-one-insider-trading-case-been-filed-in-prediction-markets/

[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers queue round the clock for new Swatch-Audemars Piguet collection

Snippet: ‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between luxury watchmaker and affordable brand, set to go on sale on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353607/hongkongers-queue-round-clock-new-swatch-audemars-piguet-collection?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Omega] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers queue round the clock for new Swatch-Audemars Piguet collection

Snippet: ‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between luxury watchmaker and affordable brand, set to go on sale on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3353607/hongkongers-queue-round-clock-new-swatch-audemars-piguet-collection

[2026-05-15 07:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on May 15)

Snippet: 'Inclusive finance' disclosed as risk factor in U.S. markets

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260515000600320

[2026-05-15 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Communist Mamdani's Latest Redistribution Scheme: Tax On All New York Homes Over $1 Million Bought With Cash

Snippet: Two days ago crestfallen commie mayor Zohran Mamdani abandoned his desperate plan to aggressively hike property taxes (even more) on New Yorkers following unprecedented pushback (but not before earning the former capitalist mecca a credit rating downgrade warning from most rating agencies). However, since communists who are not redistributing wealth (eventually under the barrel of a gun) are useless communists, it only took Mamdani administration 48 hours before pitching his latest idea how to take: according to Bloomberg, New York

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/communist-mamdanis-latest-idea-tax-all-new-york-homes-over-1-million-bought-cash

[2026-05-15 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Yen tests post-intervention low as Iran war, US rate uncertainty lift dollar

Snippet: The yen has steadily weakened amid growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will hold off on interest rate cuts this year. (Photo by Yoshikazu Imahori)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/currencies/yen-tests-post-intervention-low-as-iran-war-us-rate-uncertainty-lift-dollar

[2026-05-15 05:26 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs again

Snippet: The US stock market is rising toward more records after Cisco Systems joined the parade of US companies reporting fatter profits for the start of 2026 than analysts expected.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/asx-set-to-rise-as-wall-street-climbs-again-20260515-p5zx6g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Economy & Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Chalmers’ Budget in search of more productivity and less rent-seeking

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/chalmers-budget-in-search-of-more-productivity-and-less-rent-seeking/

[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sydney’s $33 billion ‘quiet giant’ where jobs and homes are battling for space

Snippet: A stretch of prime land from the southern end of Sydney’s CBD to the airport and Port Botany, which new modelling shows generates $33 billion for the state’s economy each year, is under increasing pressure from competing development, illustrating growing friction between jobs and housing across the city.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-s-33-billion-quiet-giant-where-jobs-and-homes-are-battling-for-space-20260513-p5zw9w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-15 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Zelenskyy's Former Right-Hand Man Yermak Arrested In $10.5 Million Money Laundering Scheme

Snippet: Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court ordered the pre-trial detention of Andriy Yermak, the powerful former head of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Office and once the country’s second-most influential figure, on money-laundering charges tied to a high-profile corruption scheme.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/zelenskyys-former-right-hand-man-yermak-arrested-105-million-money-laundering-case

[2026-05-15 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Trucking Stocks Tumble As Supreme Court Ruling Risks "Extinction Event" For Freight Brokers

Snippet: The US Supreme Court ruled late Thursday morning that freight brokers can face state-law negligent hiring claims when they hire unsafe trucking firms that later cause crashes.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trucking-stocks-tumble-supreme-court-ruling-risks-extinction-event-freight-brokers

[2026-05-15 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Are Markets F***ed? Collum And Pomboy To Address Everything Bubble

Snippet: As the S&P continues to reach new highs in the mid 7000s, leaving the COVID era 3000s as a forgotten fevered dream… and AI euphoria fueling increasingly speculative bets across Wall Street and Main Street, the sane among us need to ask the question: when will reality hit?

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/are-markets-fed-collum-and-pomboy-address-everything-bubble

[2026-05-15 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Stagflation taking shape in PH

Snippet: THE Philippine economy is beginning to show signs of stagflation as slowing growth, elevated inflation, and weakening labor market conditions increasingly converge, HSBC Global Research said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/business/top-business/stagflation-taking-shape-in-ph/2344223

[2026-05-15 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Reshaping the economic map of Asia under the shadow of war

Snippet: THE closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026, was not merely a localized military maneuver; it was the moment the “Asian Century” hit a wall of physical reality. With Brent crude surging past $120 per barrel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot prices in Asia jumping by over 140 percent, the conflict has metastasized into a systemic shock for the Asia-Pacific.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/15/opinion/columns/reshaping-the-economic-map-of-asia-under-the-shadow-of-war/2344208

[2026-05-15 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Why horse racing — and the Preakness Stakes — is not allowed on prediction markets

Snippet: Prediction markets are omnipresent these days, but one thing you won’t find listed on them at Kalshi or Polymarket is horse racing.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/betting/why-the-preakness-stakes-is-not-allowed-on-prediction-markets/

[2026-05-15 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Global economy heading towards 'adverse scenario', IMF says | The National

Snippet: The Iran war is threatening to exact a major hit on the global economy as negotiations for a lasting ceasefire remain at an impasse, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/14/global-economy-heading-towards-adverse-scenario-imf-says/