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Financial Crisis Seen as a Distant Threat at IMF Meeting
Banking leaders and policymakers gathered for the International Monetary Fund’s spring meetings downplayed the prospect of a ...
Sri Lanka secures staff-level IMF agreement on fourth review of bailout
Sri Lanka has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a fourth review of an Extended Fund ...
IMF chief urges countries to move ‘swiftly’ to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth
The IMF leader warned that the economic fallout from trade conflict would fall most heavily on poor countries.
IMF says Trump’s tariffs will be a drag on global economic growth
Trump’s tariffs are forecast to slow the global economy sharply this year, the International Monetary Fund said.
IMF focused on stability but will support countries on climate risks, Georgieva says
The International Monetary Fund will stay "laser focused" on preventing balance of payments crises and incorporate the Trump ...
IMF Downgrades U.S. Economic Outlook on Concern Over Trump’s Tariffs
The organization cut its 2025 forecast for the economy’s growth to 1.8% from 2.7% in January out of concern over Trump’s ...
Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...
Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head
Sub-Saharan African economies should work to increase their domestic revenue collection to avoid having to take on debt amid ...
Global debt crisis looms as tariffs and inflation bite, IMF forecasts
Global public debt peaked in 2020 as governments borrowed heavily for COVID-19 relief. But it has been edging back up, and ...
IMF Says Asia Can Cut Rates to Cushion Economy From Tariff Shock
The International Monetary Fund said Asian central banks generally have room to lower interest rates to support domestic ...