Pakistan’s economy at ‘critical juncture’, needs bold reforms

Washington: Pakistan’s economy is at a “critical juncture” where it needs an ambitious and bold set of reforms, the IMF has said, days after the global lender agreed to give a $6 billion (Dh22.02 billion) bailout package to the cash-strapped country. Pakistan, which currently has a currency reserve of less than $8 billion — enough […]

Dubai’s private sector keeps up growth momentum

Dubai: Non-oil private sector economic activity continued to keep up strong growth momentum in June with the headline Dubai Economy Tracker (DET) index at 58.4 but remains near the four-year high recorded in May at 58.5. Underlying data showed the rising output failed to generate higher employment, with staffing broadly unchanged since May. This continued […]

Japan machinery orders fall most in 8 months in worrying sign for economy

Tokyo: Japan’s core machinery orders fell by the most in eight months in a worrying sign that global trade tensions are taking a toll on corporate investment, casting doubt that solid domestic demand can help offset external pressure on the export-reliant economy. Any downturn in business spending will hurt prospects for stronger wage growth and […]