Mumbai, Aug. 20 -- German Central Bank stated in a monthly report today that the global economy remained resilient in the second quarter of 2026. In the United States, the overall economic upturn continued in the second quarter, more or less maintaining its previous pace. Growth strengthened in the euro area after being dampened in the first quarter by the sharp decline in Irish GDP. Excluding Ireland, economic output rose moderately again in the euro area. In China, GDP growth slowed markedly in the second quarter, but given the ongoing export boom the underlying economic dynamics are likely to have performed better. Overall, the global economy has thus far held up quite well despite the burdens arising from higher energy prices and ongoin...