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IMF cuts 2025 growth forecast for major Asian economies

The Associated Press on MSN · 12m

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 forecasts global economic slowdown

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 · 21h

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.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

IMF forecasts global economic slowdown, with US hit hard, amid tariffs war

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IMF, World Bank and Scott Bessent

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rips IMF over woke ‘mission creep’

It devotes disproportionate time and resources to work on climate change, gender, and social issues,” Bessent said.

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Trump administration says IMF and World Bank are falling short of their missions

The treasury secretary said the Trump administration remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and the World Bank but will “demand that the management and staff of these institutions be accountable for demonstrating real progress.

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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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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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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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Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four on International Monetary Affairs and Development

We welcome the steadfast commitment of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to its core mandate as the center of the Global Financial Safety Net (GFSN) and we look forward to the implementation of ...

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Asian Central Banks Have Space to Ease Rates to Mitigate US Tariff Hit, IMF Says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Many Asian central banks have room to ease monetary policy to cushion the blow to their economies from ...

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