More countries are embracing measures meant to encourage their own security and independence, a trend that some say could slow global growth.
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Panama’s 2024 Election: What to Know
Political crisis has embroiled Panama’s May 5 presidential election, exacerbating uncertainty in a country dealing with drought and fallout from widespread protests.
I.M.F. Agrees to Much Larger Rescue Package for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.
Gold Speculation Rife in Egypt Amid Economic Crisis
Clamor for the precious metal is growing as the buying power of the country’s currency plunges in value against the dollar, and inflation eats away at savings.
Ukraine Worries About Losing Its Biggest Weapon: U.S. Military Aid
Without it, Kyiv could hold out for part of the year, one expert said, but would then begin losing the war.
U.S. Leading Soft Landing for Global Economy
Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
Grateful for E.U. Aid, Ukraine Now Waits for the United States
The E.U. package of about $54 billion will be spent on nonmilitary expenses, like pensions, payments to displaced people and paying teachers and doctors.
Nationwide Union Strike Tests Milei’s Policies for Argentina
Argentine unions are striking to protest President Javier Milei’s economic policies, which have accelerated inflation. He says they are needed to fix the country.
Shrugging Off Egypt’s Crises, El-Sisi Gets Set for 6 More Years
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is beginning his third term as Egypt’s president, presenting himself as a beacon of stability in a tough neighborhood even as his country’s economy shakes.
The Debt Problem Is Enormous. Experts Say the System for Fixing It Is Broken.
Economists offer alternatives to financial safeguards created when the U.S. was the pre-eminent superpower and climate change wasn’t on the agenda.