https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/countries-are-defying-gravity-how-much-longer-can-global-economy-resist-chaosContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/countries-are-defying-gravity-how-much-longer-can-global-economy-resist-chaoshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/countries-are-defying-gravity-how-much-longer-can-global-economy-resist-chaos#u142787Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:41:25 +0000Policymakers from more than 100 countries gathered at the International Monetary Fund annual meeting in Bangkok to contemplate the surprising strength of the global economy. Despite geopolitical crises, sky-high oil prices, and war risks, economic resilience has surprised observers. However, the International Monetary Fund warns that this durability is being bought at a high cost through higher fiscal deficits and rising public debt. Officials also cautioned that an artificial intelligence bubble could burst and take the global economy down with it.Why it mattersThe meetings highlighted a disc