The global economy has displayed “surprising resilience” despite the Middle East conflict and tariffs, driven partly by artificial intelligence-related investments.

The first half of 2026 has rewarded investors who backed the machinery behind AI and punished those who reached for crypto and gold, as the technology boom reshaped which assets…

The Bank for International Settlements warned Sunday of multiple "pressure points" in the global economy, from inflation fuelled by the Middle East war to fears of cooling AI…

The global economy has displayed “surprising resilience” despite the Middle East conflict and tariffs, driven partly by artificial intelligence-related investments.

Rising debt, AI uncertainty and inflation threaten the global economic outlook

Optimism surrounding AI may not last, increasing the risks for a global economy already hit by energy shocks, BIS said. Read on