Institute of International Finance News and Market Updates
IIF meeting highlights rising finance and geopolitical risks in Bangkok
Global policymakers and finance executives are focusing on a broader mix of technological, fiscal and security-related pressures emerging from meetings in Bangkok. Discussions at the 2026 IIF ...
Bangkok meetings spotlight Thailand, Southeast Asia investment themes
Global finance leaders are gathering in Bangkok as Thailand and Southeast Asia draw closer scrutiny over growth prospects, supply chain shifts and new investment themes. Discussions around the IIF ...
Bangkok growth outlook highlights AI opportunity and financing risks
Higher borrowing costs are increasing the value of policy credibility and strong balance sheets as resilient growth continues to support investment opportunities. Bangkok is emerging as a test ...
U.S. midterm outlook draws focus to voter anger over economy and Congress control
With the U.S. midterm elections only weeks away, political uncertainty is intensifying as both parties compete for control of Congress. The debate centers on how concerns about affordability, the ...
Thailand investment cycle gains momentum as technology and infrastructure spending builds
Thailand's growth outlook is increasingly tied to a rising wave of investment in technology and infrastructure as policymakers try to offset weak consumption and high household debt. Near-term ...
Global debt pressures mount as high-income governments face rising borrowing costs
Major economies are operating with less fiscal flexibility as global debt reaches $365 trillion, equal to 311 per cent of world GDP in the first half of 2026. The latest figures suggest the ...
Global debt tops $365 trillion as servicing costs strain major economies
Rising borrowing costs are intensifying pressure on public finances as debt levels keep climbing across the global economy. The burden is especially acute in advanced economies, where interest ...
IIF podcast examines rise of defense finance amid higher NATO spending
Geopolitical tensions are pushing defense finance from a specialist policy issue into a broader challenge for governments, investors and financial institutions. A new episode of the Institute of ...
IIF podcast reviews NATO summit outcomes for transatlantic defense spending
Rising geopolitical tensions are pushing defense policy deeper into the economic and financial agenda across the Atlantic. A new Institute of International Finance discussion examines how the 2026 ...
