Economies

• Singapur y Tailandia encabezaron las clasificaciones como las economías "menos miserables" del mundo en el índice HAMI 2026 del economista de Johns Hopkins, Steve Hanke, debido a la baja inflación, el empleo estable, los costos de endeudamiento manejables y el crecimiento de los ingresos. • El sudeste asiático fue identificado como uno de los "vecindarios económicos más saludables" a nivel mundial, con hogares que experimentan una presión económica mínima en medio de indicadores positivos. • El índice destaca la resiliencia regional, en contraste con los niveles de miseria más altos en otros lugares, lo que impulsa la confianza de los consumidores y el atractivo para la inversión.

Analysis shows they are reliant on market investors such as hedge funds, which contributed $4tn last yearBusiness live – latest updatesEmerging economies are at greater risk of higher interest rates and currency shocks as a result of the Iran war because of increased reliance on market investors such as hedge funds, the International Monetary Fund has warned.The IMF’s analysis shows that a cumulative $4tn flowed into emerging markets last year from outside the formal banking sector – including from hedge funds and investment funds. Continue reading...

The Trump administration initiated a second round of tariff investigations targeting 60 economies on March 13, 2026, aiming to rebuild its trade regime amid rising protectionism. US Treasury volatility jumped to a nine-month high, fueled by inflation concerns from oil shocks and trade tensions. Daimler Truck plans to offset tariff costs by increasing US content in Mexico-assembled trucks, as stated by CFO Eva Scherer. This escalation signals potential new duties that could impact global supply chains and corporate costs.