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IMF cuts 2025 growth forecast for major Asian economies

IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move "swiftly'' to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth.

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IMF cuts 2025 growth forecast for major Asian economies, warns of global slowdown on trade worries

On a global basis, growth was lowered from 3.3% to 2.8% for the whole of 2025, with the IMF saying that tariffs were "a major negative shock to growth."

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IMF Cuts 2025 US Growth Forecast on Trade Tensions

Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund slashed its U.S. growth forecast from its projection earlier in the year, and also lowered its outlook for global growth, as tariffs take a toll on economic activity.

IMF downgrades global growth predictions

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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 now it's accelerating.

BBC · 23h

IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs

The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In Indian-administered Kashmir more than twenty tourists shot dead, and the surge in cosmetic surgery in China.

Reuters · 1d

IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecasts for growth in the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs, and warning that further trade tensions would slow growth further.

Bessent demands fixes at IMF and World Bank

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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 its global leadership role while staying true to the Trump administration’s skepticism of multilateral banking organizations.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Bessent says US will seek reforms of IMF, World Bank

The IMF and World Bank serve critical roles in the international system,” Bessent said in prepared remarks. “And the Trump Administration is eager to work with them — so

Reuters on MSN · 1d

US Treasury's Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to refocus on core missions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called on the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to refocus on their core missions of macroeconomic stability and development, arguing that they have strayed too far into vanity projects such as climate change that have reduced their effectiveness.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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IMF to stay focused on stability, support countries on climate change, Georgieva says

The International Monetary Fund will stay "laser focused" on preventing balance of payments crises and incorporate the Trump ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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US trade talks overshadow Reeves’s mission to Washington

Questions about a possible US trade deal continue to overshadow Rachel Reeves’s mission to Washington as she prepares for ...

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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 ...

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