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IMF's Georgieva urges Argentina to 'stay the course' on economic policy
The International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that Argentina should not "derail ...
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.
Asian central banks have space to ease rates to soften US tariff hit, IMF official says
Many Asian central banks have room to ease monetary policy to cushion the blow to their economies from U.S. tariffs, a senior ...
IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says
The International Monetary Fund plans to work with Syria to help it reintegrate into the global economy, IMF chief Kristalina ...
IMF Chief Downplays Climate Work After Bessent Criticism
The head of the International Monetary Fund downplayed its work related to climate change after US Treasury Secretary Scott ...
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 Warns Against Support for Tariff-Hit Businesses as Government Debts Surge
Higher tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions may push government debts to new highs over the coming years, making the ...
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain ...
IMF's chief says China needs to end property crisis, social safety net, services
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that for China to shift its economy ...
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 ...
IMF Urges BOJ Flexibility on Tightening as Trump Dents Outlook
The Bank of Japan should be flexible and data-dependent in proceeding with any further interest-rate hikes as US tariffs ...
Asian central banks have space to ease rates to mitigate US tariff hit, IMF says
Many Asian central banks have room to ease monetary policy to cushion the blow to their economies from U.S. tariffs, a senior ...