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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid Trade War

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 the will for change" in the upcoming midterm elections, in a rare comment on local politics from the global lender.

Fox Business on MSN · 2d

IMF cuts US economic growth forecast over trade tensions, policy uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund released its world economic outlook which cut the economic growth forecast for the U.S. due to trade tensions and policy uncertainty.

The Independent on MSN · 20h

Global growth forecasts slashed in fallout from tariffs, IMF warns

US tariffs leading to global trade disruption and unprecedented uncertainty is set to significantly slow growth in economies around the world, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.The organisation said it is slashing its global growth forecast by 0.

IMF Chief Downplays Climate Work

Bloomberg · 7h

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 Bessent called for the lender to return to its core focus as economic stabilizer.

Yahoo · 8h

US Treasury chief raised 'important issues' in IMF criticism: Georgieva

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's criticism of the International Monetary Fund raised "a number of important issues" to grapple with, the head of the Washington-based institution said Thursday."He raised a number of important issues and priorities for the institution that I look forward to discussing with the US authorities and the membership as a whole,

Daily Wrap on MSN · 6h

IMF chief vows reform amid US criticisms and climate focus

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva stated on Thursday that the Fund will implement Washington's suggestions regarding its policy. The day before, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had criticised the IMF and the World Bank,

IMF, Trump

BBC on MSN · 2d

Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

ABC · 1d

Trump tariffs live updates: Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank

Trump's trade war with China continues to rage on, with China slamming the U.S. for coercion and threats, while Trump brushed off concerns and promised to be "nice." President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the North Lawn Wednesday morning,

The Financial Times · 1d

IMF predicts Trump tariffs could drive public debt to postwar high

Vítor Gaspar, the director of the IMF’s fiscal affairs department, said the fund’s current worst-case scenario — with public debt rising from 92.3 per cent of global output to 117 per cent by 2027 — could even prove too optimistic if trade tensions intensify.

Bessent demands fixes at IMF and World Bank

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank as He Says ‘America First Does Not Mean America Alone’

Bessent spoke to the Institute of International Finance as both the International Monetary Fund and World Bank held their spring meetings in Washington. On Monday, the IMF downgraded its forecast of U.S. economic growth to 1.8% this year, a reduction from the 2.7% it estimated as recently as January.

Associated Press News on MSN · 23h

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

IMF slashes global Outlook

Associated Press · 1d

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

The U.S. and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

Reuters · 2d

IMF slashes global outlook as White House says trade talks pick up pace

Worldwide economic output will slow in the months ahead as U.S. President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on virtually all trading partners begin to bite, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday,

Daily Journal · 1d

IMF warns of 'intensified' risks to public finances amid US trade war

Donald Trump's tariff plans have increased the risks to public finances, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, warning countries to get their spending plans under control and prepare for "sh

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IMF Head Says Uncertainty, Not Tariffs, Is Biggest Economic Threat

The head of the International Monetary Fund stood by the group’s contrarian view that the U.S. and the global economy aren’t ...

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Germany's fiscal expansion will have positive spillover in Europe, IMF chief says

Germany's fiscal expansion will have "very important, positive spillovers" on the rest of Europe, International Monetary Fund ...

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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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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 ...

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IMF to Stay Focused on Stability, Support Countries on Climate Change, Georgieva Says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund will stay "laser focused" on preventing balance of payments crises and ...

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