Berlin looks to US$582B infrastructure fund to revive growth
Beijing has already poured billions of dollars into infrastructure in Pakistan
Inflation jumps to 3.8% in July, dimming hopes for rate cuts
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5–4 in favour of the move
Trump has warned 22 countries that steeper tariffs will be imposed starting Aug. 1
Move comes amid stable global economic outlook and low oil inventories
High defence spending masks deeper economic strains, economists warn at forum
Stubborn food inflation and global uncertainty cloud outlook
'Surprisingly good' results driven by a March surge in exports and industrial production ahead of U.S. tariffs
Better-than-expected Q1 growth overshadowed by renewed trade tensions