Key takeaways Geneva, Switzerland, 7 July 2026 Developing Asia remained the world's largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) among developing regions in 2025. But the region's significance increasingly lies not only in the volume of investment it attracts, but also where within the region that investment is going. That shift matters for … [Read more...]
Global investment rises 6% to $1.6 trillion, but development gains remain uneven
Key takeaways Geneva, Switzerland, 7 July 2026 Global foreign direct investment rose 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025, ending two years of decline, but the recovery remains narrow, fragile and uneven, according to the World Investment Report 2026 by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Inflows to developed economies rose 11%, while developing economies … [Read more...]
Average crude oil price in 2025 would be USD 64 per barrel, predicts World Bank
The price of crude oil is expected to average $64 per barrel in 2025, the World Bank has revealed in its April 2025 Commodity Markets Outlook. This is compared with $80.7 per barrel in 2024, notes JoyBusiness. World Bank Commodity Markets Outlook April … [Read more...]