IMF Warns Low Growth, Less Trade and Debt Imperil World’s Future
The International Monetary Fund warned that wars, trade tensions, high debt and low growth threaten to prolong a lackluster economic era and leave nations without the resources to reduce poverty and confront climate change.
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt and growth backdrop
The head of the IMF has warned of an “unforgiving” economic backdrop for government finances around the world as she highlighted a widespread reluctance among politicians to rein in spending and raise taxes.
IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion, growth may accelerate
The world's total public debt is set to exceed $100 trillion this year for the first time, and may grow more quickly than forecast as political sentiment favors higher spending and slow growth amplifies borrowing needs and costs,
Global Public Debt Expected To Exceed $100 Tn This Year: IMF
Global public debt is expected to reach a record $100 trillion this year, the IMF said Tuesday, warning that the fiscal outlook for many countries may be even "worse than expected."
IMF projects that global public debt will reach $100 trillion by year end
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting that global public debt will hit a jaw-dropping $100 trillion by the end of this year. That’s about 93% of global gross domestic product (GDP).
Will global public debt exceed $100 trillion this year? IMF warns of rising economic pressures
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Tuesday that global public debt is expected to surpass the $100 trillion mark this year for the first time. This increase may be more rapid than previously anticipated,
IMF Sees Soft Landing for Global Economy, But Weak Growth Ahead as Trade Barriers Rise
The head of the IMF said the global economy is on track for a soft landing, but the outlook for growth is tepid and rising ...
IMF chief expects lukewarm growth in medium term, urges reforms
New forecasts by the International Monetary Fund point to a difficult future for the global economy marked by lackluster ...
IMF Says Poland May Start Gradual Interest Rate Cuts in Mid-2025
The International Monetary Fund said Poland may start gradual interest rate cuts in the middle of next year, but advised ...
IMF Assessing Impact on Senegal After Audit Finds Sall’s Regime Failed to Report Debt
The International Monetary Fund is assessing the impact of revisions to Senegalese budget data that showed the West African ...
IMF staff team has started assessing implications of Senegal financial audit, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday said a staff team had visited Senegal to start assessing the implications of ...
IMF Sees Drought Slashing Zambian Economic Growth to 25-Year Low
Zambia’s economy will probably expand by the smallest amount since 1998 — besides a contraction during the height of the ...
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IMF approves $8bn funding package for poorest countries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week approved a major expansion of its main vehicle for providing cheap loans to ...
The IMF Is Multilateralism’s Last Battleground—And It Must Not Score Own Goals
This is not a bright and shining moment for multilateral institutions—the cluster of international organizations established ...
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IMF Staff Completes 2024 Article IV Mission to The Kingdom of Bahrain
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. John Bluedorn visited Manama during September 29–October 10, 2024 to conduct discussions for the 2024 Article IV consultation ...
Sri Lanka leader targeted by false claim he 'did not attend IMF talks'
Sri Lanka's new leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF ...
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IMF throws its two cents into savings debate
The IMF recommends that Botswana transform the Pula Fund into a sovereign wealth fund that would be funded by a set ...