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World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
Global policymakers gathering in Washington this week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the U.S.-centric economic ...
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 ...
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 ...
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's Georgieva Says Argentine People to Decide Election, Government Should Keep Reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday that Argentina's ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 Suspends Colombia’s Flexible Credit Line on Fiscal Concerns
The International Monetary Fund suspended on Saturday Colombia’s flexible credit line due to the lack of measures to reduce ...