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Global Growth Is Holding Up, but the Winners Are Changing

July 22, 2026 Finance World 0

The IMF says global growth is still expanding, but the mix has changed: AI-linked investment is supporting some economies while energy shocks, inflation and tighter policy weigh on others.

Singapore’s Growth Upgrade Masks an Energy-Inflation Squeeze

Singapore’s upgraded 2026 growth outlook masks a two-speed economy: AI investment is lifting output while imported energy costs push inflation higher.
Global Bond Yields Are Staying High—Even as Rate Paths Diverge

Long-term government bond yields can remain elevated even when policy rates fall. Fiscal supply, term premiums and reduced central-bank buying explain why—and what it means for investors, businesses and households.
India’s 7.8% GDP Growth Is Strong—But the Sector Split Matters More

India’s economy grew 7.8% in Q1 FY2026–27, led by services and industry. The uneven sector mix explains what the headline means for the RBI, businesses and investors.
Nvidia’s $279 Billion Supply Bet Changes the AI Earnings Story

Nvidia’s latest quarter confirmed exceptional AI-computing demand. The more consequential disclosure is a $279 billion supply and capacity commitment that increases both its ability to grow and the cost of getting demand wrong.
Jackson Hole: Warsh Raises the Bar for Keeping Rates Unchanged

Kevin Warsh did not promise a rate hike at Jackson Hole. He set a tougher test for holding steady—and signalled a quieter, less predictable Fed.

Singapore’s Growth Upgrade Masks an Energy-Inflation Squeeze

Global Bond Yields Are Staying High—Even as Rate Paths Diverge

India’s 7.8% GDP Growth Is Strong—But the Sector Split Matters More

Nvidia’s $279 Billion Supply Bet Changes the AI Earnings Story

Jackson Hole: Warsh Raises the Bar for Keeping Rates Unchanged