Theguardian iconTheguardianOct 17, 2026

‘Countries are defying gravity’: how much longer can global economy resist chaos?

Sky-high oil prices and geopolitical turmoil have made less of a dent than feared … just don’t bank on it to last Inside the vast, glass-walled Queen Sirikit conference centre in Bangkok, the air-conditioned atmosphere was calm as policymakers from more than 100 countries gathered this week for the International Moneta

‘Countries are defying gravity’: how much longer can global economy resist chaos?

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