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IMF cuts 2025 growth forecast for major Asian economies

The Associated Press on MSN · 49m

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.

CNBC on MSN · 1d

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."

Investopedia on MSN · 1d

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 Chief Downplays Climate Work

Bloomberg · 4h

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 · 4h

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 · 2h

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, debt and tariffs

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 13h

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 need for policymakers to outline robust plans for containing the surge more pressing,

USA TODAY · 20h

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.

UPI on MSN · 20h

Uncertainty expands debt in developing countries, IMF warns

In its latest Fiscal Monitor briefing, the International Monetary Fund warned that escalating global uncertainty from rising tariffs to volatile financial markets is putting emerging markets and devel

Bessent demands fixes at IMF and World Bank

Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

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 · 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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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 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 ...

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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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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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International Monetary Fund lifts Australian inflation forecast, tips economic growth to slow

Donald Trump’s tariff war will cost the Australian economy $13bn this year, the International Monetary Fund says.

PA Media on MSN19h

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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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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