artificial in2026-10-13 05:35:50Copper and aluminum prices retreat as AI infrastructure spending concerns riseTechub News, citing Crypto Briefing, reported that investor concern over spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure may keep the metals market volatile and weigh on global economic stability. Copper and aluminum prices have already pulled back on those worries. The report ties the move in both metals to unease around AI-related capital expenditure, highlighting how sentiment around infrastructure investment is spilling into broader commodity pricing. No additional price figures or time frame were disclosed in the source brief, which framed the development as part of a wider market response to mounting concerns over AI infrastructure spending.100
IMF2026-10-13 02:11:43IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% as AI investment offsets part of energy cost pressureThe International Monetary Fund raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 to 3.1%, up from the 3.0% estimate it gave in July. The IMF said an investment boom tied to artificial intelligence has helped offset part of the drag from surging energy costs. Even with war in the Middle East and trade tensions still in place, the fund said AI-related spending has delivered a "demand pulse" to the global economy, helping economic activity in the first half come in stronger than expected. It also said financial markets have remained broadly calm, a condition that may partly reflect market enthusiasm linked to artificial intelligence. The updated view was cited by CNBC.00
IMF2026-10-13 02:26:44IMF Sees Global Growth Rebounding Next Year, With Inflation Easing to 4.1%The International Monetary Fund said global economic growth is expected to rebound next year, though it would still remain below the 3.5% average recorded over the past two years. In its assessment, the IMF described the medium-term outlook as "mediocre," saying the boost from artificial intelligence is uneven across economies. The report also said the base of global growth is narrowing, with just 32 economies accounting for 95% of overall expansion. On inflation, the IMF expects the global rate to fall from 4.7% this year to 4.1% next year. The update was cited by ChainCatcher in a brief news item.00
IMF2026-10-12 21:46:03IMF warns AI could affect 40% of jobs worldwide, with young workers first in lineInternational Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in Bangkok that artificial intelligence spending is helping keep global growth near 3% a year, even as an energy shock continues to weigh on much of the world economy. Speaking at the opening of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, she said the biggest gains are going to Asian economies that produce AI hardware, with adoption estimated to add 0.5 to 1 percentage point a year to growth in advanced economies and 0.2 to 0.8 points in emerging markets. IMF data from its July update also showed that Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia outperformed first-quarter growth forecasts, with South Korea expanding at a 7.5% pace versus the Fund’s 1.8% April projection. Georgieva also warned that the benefits are not being shared evenly. The IMF expects AI to eventually touch about 40% of jobs globally, she said, with exposure near 60% in advanced economies and about 23% in low-income countries. She described AI as a “slow-moving tsunami” for labor markets and said young people entering the workforce are especially exposed because entry-level jobs rely heavily on routine tasks that AI is increasingly taking over. The IMF is due to publish its full World Economic Outlook on October 13 in Bangkok, including its first revision since July to the 3% global growth forecast for 2026.00
Russia2026-10-09 20:50:44Putin says Russia is ready to supply oil and petroleum products to the U.S. and global marketsAccording to ChainCatcher, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is willing to supply oil and petroleum products to the United States and global markets, adding that such supply would have a positive effect on the global economy. The two sides also confirmed that the presidents of the two countries will continue direct contact. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia is prepared to increase diesel supplies to the U.S. market in October, and may also raise diesel exports in November and December. The statement centers on potential energy supply flows and continued direct communication between the two presidents, with specific mention of a possible increase in diesel shipments to the U.S. market over the final months referenced.150
global econom2026-09-01 21:58:48Global Broad Money Supply Hits Record $150 TrillionThe global broad money supply reached a record $150 trillion in June, up $10.7 trillion year-over-year. Analysts cited by Crypto Briefing warn that the surge could fuel inflation and economic imbalances, challenging monetary policy frameworks.840
US2026-09-01 17:03:29US Military Strikes IRGC Targets Inside Iran in Retaliation for Strait of Hormuz AttacksThe U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on September 1, 2026, that U.S. forces had begun striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets inside Iran at 12 p.m. ET, in response to recent IRGC attempts to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and threaten U.S. service members. The rare direct strike on Iranian soil represents a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions. The conflict has seen prior incidents, including a U.S. airstrike on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz and an Iranian retaliation on a U.S. base in Jordan. Additionally, Iranian state media reportedly threatened the life of former President Trump's son, Barron Trump, prompting a U.S. Secret Service investigation. Related developments include Trump's announcement of severe sanctions on Iran, the delay of the Trump family's WLFI token sale due to the conflict, Trump's proposal to claim the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, and a U.S. helicopter attack on a vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The global economy and financial markets may face increased volatility amid the rising geopolitical tensions.1100
AI2026-09-01 13:49:18Musk: AI to Boost Global Economy by 20%-30%At the G20 meeting on September 1, Musk said AI is expected to significantly boost productivity and increase the global economy by 20% to 30%.810
