New US legislation could legitimize stablecoins for both governments and corporations, accelerating the rate of adoption July 9, 2025/Spreckley The US Senate’s approval of the GENIUS Act could mark a turning point for the global digital payments landscape. The legislation establishes the first clear regulatory framework for stablecoins, potentially catalyzing […]

(Credit: Igor Alecsander/iStock by Getty Images)  June 24, 2025/IMFBlog IMF NEW COUNTRY FOCUS Many of Chile’s current socioeconomic debates—such as those related to fiscal sustainability, pension adequacy and college loans—can be attributed to the country’s growth slowdown over the past two decades. Back in the 1990s, Chile grew 6.2 percent […]

June 13, 2025/Oilprice.com Geopolitical risk rushed back into oil markets in style as Israel launched extensive strikes on Iran and boosted fears of a major regional conflict. Friday, June 13th, 2025  The geopolitical risk premium is back, with Israel’s strikes on Iran bringing ICE Brent futures to $75 per barrel […]