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09:22 UK borrowing spikes as Reeves scrambles to strike US trade deal

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed to 'defend Britain's interests' as she prepares for talks with American counterpart Scott Bessant during the three-day IMF summit.

08:31 Rachel Reeves' latest £20bn blunder laid bare in damning chart - you'll pay!

The Chancellor has been slammed after the ONS revealed new shocking debt figures for the UK economy last year.

07:26 Rachel Reeves warned she can’t blame Trump as IMF slashes UK growth forecast

The United States is understood to be drawing up terms for trade talks with the United Kingdom, including a cut to the UK's 10% automotive tariff.

05:12 Pakistan’s minerals could help fix trade imbalance with US: Aurangzeb

Minister highlights FBR reforms, privatisation in talks with IMF, global creditors; briefs US official on economic recovery.

03:41 World Bank urged to reduce equity-to-loan ratio to free up funds for poor countries

Given big cuts in development aid by Europe and the United States, think tanks and other groups are urging the World Bank to reduce the equity-to-lending ratio of its main lending arm to free up billions in additional lending capacity.

03:41 Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he believes there will be a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, but negotiations with Beijing have not yet started and would be a "slog," according to a person who heard his closed-door presentation to investors at a JP Morgan conference.

01:52 Foreign market headlines: Trump has no intention of firing Powell, Tesla's auto business revenue fell 20% in Q1, Rubio announced US State Department reform plan, gold price is profitable

Foreign market headlines: Trump has no intention of firing Powell, Tesla's auto business revenue fell 20% in Q1, Rubio announced US State Department reform plan, gold price is profitable

23:51 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 as global finance chiefs swarmed Washington seeking deals with Trump's team to lower the levies.

20:51 Reeves flies to US to push Trump to sign trade agreement

Chancellor hopes to persuade Trump to cut tariffs on Britain’s exports

20:28 The Guardian view on the IMF’s warning: Donald Trump could cost the world a trillion dollars | Editorial

Editorial: The US president’s economic agenda collides with fragile financial systems, triggering market fears, investor flight and developing nation chaos

17:52 IMF: US and world economic growth will slow down due to tariffs

 New York- IRNA- The IMF warns that US President Donald Trump's unpredictable tariff policy and US trade partners will probably be a heavy blow to world economies and slow economic growth.

17:37 Eurozone consumer confidence falls to 18-month lows as tariffs bite

Eurozone consumer confidence hits 18-month low as US tariffs bite. IMF cuts global growth forecasts while Lagarde urges policy flexibility

16:27 IMF warns Trump tariffs are putting global financial system under strain

World body says ‘sharp repricing of risks’ possible amid growing concern over role of ‘nonbank’ lenders

15:57 IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund slashed its forecasts for growth in the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs, and warning that further trade tensions would slow growth further.

22/04 UK economic growth downgraded in another humiliating blow for Rachel Reeves

The Chancellor is facing fresh humiliation over her disastrous handling of the economy

22/04 IMF warns of ‘major negative shock’ from Trump’s tariffs

Lender cuts forecasts for every major economy, with UK expected to grow by 1.1% this year, down from 1.6%

22/04 Rachel Reeves in Washington for crisis economy talks - live updates

The Chancellor is to meet finance ministers in Washington as global economy crashes

22/04 Japan sees little scope for grand deal on yen in talks with US

When Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato meets his U.S. counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington this week, the yen is shaping up to be a major topic of discussion, though sources say Tokyo will push back against any request to boost its currency.

22/04 Focus on recovery, reforms as Aurangzeb meets IMF, World Bank heads

Diplomatic sources say talks were “constructive”; Finance Minister to meet Chinese counterpart later this wek.

21/04 Reeves to make case for free global trade at Washington IMF talks

Visit comes as Donald Trump’s punitive tariffs have led to economic turbulence and a ‘new economic reality’

21/04 Rating agencies don’t treat the Global South fairly: changes South Africa should champion in G20 hot seat

South Africa could use its leadership role to champion the establishment of a global credit rating capacity building initiative.

21/04 Pakistan to seek economic support, climate financing at World Bank, IMF talks

Finance Minister Aurangzeb arrives in Washington.

20/04 Labour must focus on risk to global financial stability posed by Trump policies, not only trade | Heather Stewart

As Rachel Reeves heads to US for IMF meetings, stance appears unaltered despite chaos unleashed by White House

20/04 Another crisis, another IMF summit: but unlike 2008, the delegates are disunited

Where once the world came together to fight the credit crunch, Trump’s tariffs will set a more divisive test

18/04 IMF: Tariffs will not spark global recession but will weaken economy

Surging US tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

18/04 The IMF progresses "notable cuts" in GDP forecasts for tariffs, although it rules out a recession

Curves come. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today warned that the tariff war initiated by the United States will cause important downward reviews of economic growth forecasts, although it ruled out a world recession. The agency chaired by Kristalina Georgieva updated precisely seven days ago ...

17/04 Exclusive: IMF says no decision before May on Senegal waiver for misreported data

The International Monetary Fund will not decide before May whether Senegal must repay money disbursed under a now-frozen programme, it said on Thursday, meaning the West African state will likely miss its goal of having a new programme in place by June.

17/04 Fury as baby boomers ordered to work into their 70s - 'the new 50'

People in their seventies are as fit and sharp as those in their fifties 25 years ago, the IMF says.

17/04 Exclusive: Japan finance minister 'deeply concerned' over Trump tariff impact

Japan is "deeply concerned" over global economic fallout from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Thursday in the government's strongest warning yet as the two nations began trade talks.

17/04 Sprightly boomers are urged to work well into retirement age

A World Economic Report by the IMF noted a sharp rise in the 'silver economy' with people aging healthier.

16/04 Argentine peso recoups lost ground after FX control ease, Milei rules out intervention

Argentina's peso closed 6.6% higher on Wednesday, regaining ground lost after the currency tumbled on a lifting of capital controls earlier in the week.

15/04 US Treasury's Bessent backs Argentina's economic reforms with eye on China

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he met with Argentine President Javier Milei on Monday to underscore the Trump administration's full support for economic reforms that were bringing the Latin American country "back from the precipice."

14/04 EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears

European Commission officials heading to IMF and World Bank spring meetings advised to travel with basic devices

14/04 What do we know about Argentina's IMF deal and FX policy?

Argentina has sealed a $20 billion extended fund facility (EFF) with the International Monetary Fund and dismantled large parts of its currency controls as libertarian President Javier Milei looks to drag the country out of a prolonged economic slump.

14/04 Argentine peso slides sharply after FX controls eased, bonds jump

The Argentine peso slid around 17% on Monday morning while bonds gained after Buenos Aires sealed a $20 billion loan program with the International Monetary Fund and undid large parts of its currency and capital controls late on Friday.

14/04 Argentina's peso: where's the currency headed after FX regime overhaul?

The question on every trader's lips in Argentina: How much will the peso be worth on Monday morning?

13/04 Milei ends the dollar control in Argentina for the new IMF credit

Argentines have never needed Donald Trump to speak to wait anguished that open the markets. Argentina is accustomed to economic shocks and this Monday will be a new key day in the history of a country where its citizens, when they get up, together with the time or the state of traffic, they also need to know how much is e ...

12/04 Rachel Reeves calls for global free trade fightback to protect UK economy

New measures announced to help tariff-hit British firms amid ambitious plans to foster closer ties with EU

12/04 Argentina and the IMF: a troubled history

In December 1958, Argentina, battling inflation and weak reserves, agreed a $75-million loan with the International Monetary Fund, its first deal with the Washington-based lender in a record 23 programs totalling $177 billion in agreed funds.

12/04 World Bank to announce $12 billion financing package for Argentina, source says

The World Bank is poised to announce a $12 billion financing package for Argentina on Friday, supplementing the International Monetary Fund's expected approval of a $20 billion Argentina loan deal, a source with knowledge of the plan said.

12/04 Argentina eases FX controls in major policy shift ahead of IMF deal

Argentina's central bank announced on Friday that it will ease its foreign exchange market controls, allowing the peso to freely fluctuate within a moving band of between 1,000 and 1,400 pesos per dollar.

11/04 Zimbabwe starts compensating white farmers 25 years after land seizures

Step is requirement for restructuring country’s debt, including new IMF programme

11/04 Argentina in chaos as unions threaten to shut down economy

Trains were disrupted, flights grounded, grain shipments interrupted, deliveries halted and banks closed as unions staged a general strike.

09/04 IMF reaches a deal with troubled Argentina on bailout worth €18bn

The bailout provides a welcome reprieve to President Javier Milei as he seeks to overturn the country's old economic order.

05/04 The Yemeni Prime Minister discusses with the deputy director of the International Monetary Fund for cooperation relations - the seventh day

The Yemeni Prime Minister, Dr. Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, discussed with the Deputy Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund, Nigel Clark, joint cooperation relations

04/04 'Taking risks ...' IMF's big statement after Trump's tariff announced, warning America!

IMF on Tariff Announcement: Recently Donald Trump announced a policy to counter -tariffs on many countries of the world. After which this first statement has come from the IMF chief. What did they say?

04/04 WTO and IMF dual warnings! U.S. tariff policy poses a major risk to global prospects, which may cause global commodity trade to shrink by 1% this year

WTO and IMF dual warnings! U.S. tariff policy poses a major risk to global prospects, which may cause global commodity trade to shrink by 1% this year

04/04 IMF warns of ‘significant risk’ to global economy from Trump tariffs as markets slide

Fund boss Kristalina Georgieva says it is important that US and trading partners avoid escalating trade war

04/04 The IMF director warned that Trump's tariffs represent a threat to the world economy

Kristalina Georgieva urged the president and the affected countries not to take measures that could climb the situation, but to work to find a peaceful and diplomatic exit

03/04 Trump tariffs pile stress on ailing world economy

The latest round of U.S. trade tariffs unveiled on Wednesday will sap yet more vigour from a world economy barely recovered from the post-pandemic inflation surge, weighed down by record debt and unnerved by geopolitical strife.

02/04 Ukraine received another tranche from the IMF, and with it new requirements

The Foundation at the request of Ukraine allocated less. In addition, he put forward new requirements and continued to meet the old ones.

02/04 BOJ warns of possible hit to global trade from planned new US tariffs

Planned new U.S. tariffs could have a huge impact on world trade, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday, warning of a possible hit to global growth hours before President Donald Trump is set to unveil reciprocal tariffs.

31/03 IMF's Georgieva: Recession not on the horizon despite tariff worries

U.S. President Donald Trump's push for sweeping tariffs is creating great uncertainty and denting confidence but is not likely to trigger a near-term recession, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Monday.

31/03 Argentina requests first tranche of more than 40% under $20 billion IMF program

Argentina is seeking a first disbursement of more than 40% under a $20-billion program it is negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on Sunday.

28/03 Some progress

The hard-won macroeconomic stability is only a short distance away from a deeper crisis.

27/03 Argentina targets $20 bln IMF deal as markets wobble

Argentina is targeting a $20 billion deal with the International Monetary Fund, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on Thursday, formally putting a figure on the long-mooted program for the first time as he looks to calm local market jitters.

26/03 Mihály Varga also replaces György Matolcsy at the International Monetary Fund

The President of the National Bank of Hungary represents Hungary in the Governing Council of the International Monetary Fund.

26/03 PM Shehbaz commends team, nation for unlocking IMF deal, new $1.3bn climate fund

Bailouts pending board approval; Fund notes progress in restoring macroeconomic stability but warns of elevated downside risks.

15/03 Govt eyes next IMF tranche as review wraps up

No additional revenue measures imposed, fiscal targets to be maintained through expenditure control; MEFP being finalised ahead of staff-level agreement.

15/03 IMF terms $7bn loan programme implementation ‘strong’ but no staff-level agreement signed

Says mission and the authorities will continue policy discussions virtually to finalise these discussions.

10/03 Vítor Gaspar leaves the position of Public Finance Director of the IMF in November after 11 years

In a statement, the fund's director, Kristalina Georgieva, spares no compliments to the former Portuguese governor for the "legacy of struggle for the implementation of solid policies." View on Euronews

10/03 A lapse in data-driven policymaking

At least four consecutive govts have relied more on subjective assessments rather than actual insights into citizen.

09/03 Debt rollover by China gives govt breathing space

Extension of $2bn loan deadline comes amid Pakistan-IMF talks; govt official says move to "strengthen govt’s position" during negotiations.

08/03 China rolls over $2bn loan to Pakistan

Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad confirms development.

08/03 Consumers to bear burden as govt proposes new power surcharge

Govt promises no new taxes, but IMF seeks stronger compliance.

06/03 The IMF at the request of Ukraine will give less money

The total amount of the balance of funding under the program will not change, the difference will be distributed during the next views.

05/03 IMF scrutiny

Boosting economic stability, flows from multilateral agencies, and sovereign credit rating upgrade depend on IMF review's success.

04/03 Pakistan, IMF open talks on 1st review of $7bn programme

Finance minister says country is "well-positioned" for the review.

02/03 PSX witnesses second bearish month amid IMF uncertainty

Equity investors remained cautious throughout the month and opted to take profits at available margins.

01/03 They will drown Zelenskiy, where Trump turned away

Trump and Zelenskiy's fight in the White House sat on the world agenda. While the US's next attitude is curious, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a financial package of $ 400 million to provide financial support to Ukraine.

01/03 The IMF worsened the GDP growth forecast of Ukraine

The Fund believes that the risks remain extremely high in view of the uncertainty about war and the prospects of peace and restoration.

28/02 Advancing uncertainty

Who can say with total confidence that the IMF and its affiliated institutions will even exist after five years?

25/02 If US attempts World Bank retreat, the China-led AIIB could be poised to step in – and provide a model of global cooperation

The AIIB is a paradox: an institution connected to the rules and norms of the liberal international order, but one created by an illiberal regime.

24/02 IMF mission to visit country for biannual loan review in early March: Aurangzeb

Says FBR reforms will continue in "same spirit and determination".

24/02 IMF talks on $1bn climate funding kick off today

Fund’s team to engage with key ministries, FBR, disaster agencies, provincial govts; policy review to follow next week under EFF.

22/02 What have three years of Putin’s war done to both nations’ economies?

As the invasion enters its fourth year, analysts are examining the health of Ukraine and Russia, and who will be the better prospect for investors once the conflict ends. The answers are not as predictable as one might think

21/02 IMF on mission work in Ukraine: difficult circumstances

The IMF and the Ministry of Finance discussed with the IMF team fulfilling the conditions of the EFF program and the degree of readiness for the seventh revision, as well as the goals and expected results of the mission.

20/02 IMF mission to visit Pakistan next week to take forward $1bn climate fund talks: Aurangzeb

Finance minister says Pakistan aiming for credit rating upgrade to "B"; notes burdening salaried class with tax unsustainable.

20/02 The IMF mission has started work in Ukraine

In case of successful passing of the seventh revision of the EFF program, the budget will receive $ 917.5 million.

19/02 Pan Gongsheng’s latest voice! The Chinese government will implement more aggressive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies

Pan Gongsheng’s latest voice! The Chinese government will implement more aggressive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies

18/02 Lebanese government to seek new IMF program, policy statement says

New Lebanese government to pursue IMF talks, restructure banks, and address economic collapse.

18/02 BoE chief says collaboration is key to solving economic imbalances

Speaking in Brussels, Andrew Bailey warned that fragmentation was "bad for global growth" during a time of uncertainty.

17/02 Shaping up the economy

Remittances and exports are doing better than before, but signs of foreign investment leapfrogging to the next big level are not.

14/02 PTI’s losing gambit

A country the size of Pakistan should never allow itself to come this close to the edge of catastrophe.

13/02 Two more IMF missions due in next few weeks

Teams to hold talks for over $1bn climate resilience funding, biannual performance review of $7bn EFF.

12/02 Donald Trump’s war on global governance: lessons from the past on how to fight back

Trump’s power s not absolute. It is constrained by the relative decline in US power in the world.

12/02 IMF: It is too early to evaluate the impact of the US import tax

The head of the IMF said that there are many unsure of the US and other countries, making it difficult for them to evaluate import tax.

06/02 Argentina economy meltdown as Milei begs for £9bn bale out for Central Bank

Lifting the restrictions could cause a run on Argentina's national currency, the peso, leaving the country's cash-strapped Central Bank unable to respond.

06/02 Fact check: Which European economy is set to grow the fastest?

The IMF may have predicted that the UK will be the fastest-growing European G7 member, but it's not projected to be the fastest-growing European economy overall. #EuroVerify

05/02 Nigeria’s Brics partnership: economist outlines potential benefits

Nigeria can benefit from a Brics partnership but it must find a careful balance between the relationship and the interests of its western allies.

03/02 Gas companies cry foul amid IMF-driven policy shake-up

SNGPL warns of financial crisis, excess RLNG supply over captive power plants’ exit from gas grid; Pakistan LNG seeks permission to import LNG.

01/02 Former German President Horst Kohler died

TEHRAN- IRNA- The German Federal President's Office said in a statement today (Saturday) that former German President Horst Kohler and former IMF president (IMF) died at the age of nine.

26/01 Donald Trump’s second coming and the world

An economic renaissance is unlikely, not least because the US economy is very far from the disaster he proclaims it to be

24/01 Focus on EU single market to boost competitiveness, says Kristalina Georgieva

Three things are holding Europe back: the absence of a capital markets union, investments not going to the most productive firms and energy costs, the managing director of the IMF told Euronews. #TheEuropeConversation

24/01 World inflation not fully defeated yet, IMF's Georgieva says

Global policymakers have made remarkable progress in tackling inflation without inducing a recession, but some work remains to be done, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in Davos.

23/01 How serious is Mozambique's financial crisis?

Mozambique's international bonds tumbled earlier this week after a news report that the new government in Maputo is weighing a debt restructuring following months of post-election turmoil.

23/01 With the knives out on development spending, have we reached ‘peak aid’? | Nilima Gulrajani and Jessica Pudussery

From Trump’s Project 2025 to a huge aid cut by the Dutch, donors are turning their backs on the developing world

21/01 Finance minister says $1bn loan agreed with two Middle Eastern banks

Says loans are short-term up to one year, adds Pakistan is in good position for IMF review.

20/01 Optimistic about the package of fiscal measures, revised the estimated value before March, the IMF raised its economic growth forecast for China this year

Optimistic about the package of fiscal measures, revised the estimated value before March, the IMF raised its economic growth forecast for China this year

19/01 ‘Asking Rachel Reeves to reverse 15 years of austerity in two years is unreasonable’

There might, just, be light at the end of the tunnel for the chancellor

18/01 Milei arrived in the United States to participate in Trump's inauguration and negotiate with Georgieva a new agreement with the IMF

The president landed at 8:54 local time. He will also meet with Marco Rubio -future Secretary of State-, visit the Milken Institute and receive an award from the Latino community for his economic adjustment program.

18/01 Chinese assets surged, with the Golden Dragon Index rising over 3%! NVIDIA's market value increased by over 740 billion yuan overnight! Yellen says the U.S. will use extraordinary measures

Chinese assets surged, with the Golden Dragon Index rising over 3%! NVIDIA's market value increased by over 740 billion yuan overnight! Yellen says the U.S. will use extraordinary measures

18/01 Economy: IMF slashes growth forecast for Germany

Germany was already at the bottom, and now the Monetary Fund is lowering its economic forecast again. At the same time, the IMF is warning of new risks for the global economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again lowered its forecast for Germany and only expects economic growth of 0.3 percent for the current year. These are not...

17/01 Overnight news: U.S. stocks close higher, mysterious buyers have targeted Intel, Altman responds to OpenAI's efforts to please Trump, IMF raises global economic growth forecast

Overnight news: U.S. stocks close higher, mysterious buyers have targeted Intel, Altman responds to OpenAI's efforts to please Trump, IMF raises global economic growth forecast

17/01 Reeves faces £20billion black hole in public finances as economy lags

In its latest health check on the world economy, the International Monetary Fund said the UK is on course to expand by 1.6 per cent this year and 1.5 per cent in 2026.

17/01 Argentina will surpass China and the United States and have the highest economic growth in 2025, according to IMF

According to the IMF and its World Economic Outlook report, a Latin American nation will lead global economic growth in 2025, surpassing powers such as China and the United States.

17/01 The IMF has raised the forecast of global GDP growth

Inflation is expected to decrease to 4.2% this year and 3.5% next year, indicating stabilization after the crisis shifts.

17/01 IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump plans

UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy

17/01 UK growth set to lag US and Canada but beat European rivals, says IMF

The international body believes Britain will see a 1.6 per cent expansion this year - slightly up from the 1.5 per cent it pencilled in last October.

17/01 IMF sees stable if ‘lacklustre’ global growth despite Trump’s tariff threat

Washington-based fund cites fall in inflation to 4.2 per cent this year and 3.5 per cent next year

16/01 World Bank warns that US tariffs could reduce global growth outlook

The World Bank on Thursday warned that U.S. across-the-board tariffs of 10% could reduce already lackluster global economic growth of 2.7% in 2025 by 0.3 percentage point if America's trading partners retaliate with tariffs of their own.

16/01 Investment reform: the Council fulfilled the IMF requirement

The law provides for the concentration of funds on priority projects, the elimination of political influence and the creation of a single portfolio of investments for international donors.

16/01 Venezuelans could contribute up to 4.5% of Peru's GDP by 2030: what prevents it?

 Despite their potential to boost Peru's economy, Venezuelans face barriers such as informality and lack of labor integration, which limit their impact on GDP according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

12/01 The Guardian view on Argentina’s austerity year: painful cuts, rising poverty and a geopolitical gamble | Editorial

Editorial: In his first 12 months Javier Milei has imposed drastic economic measures – sparking protests while banking on an IMF bailout

11/01 IMF chief sees steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation

The International Monetary Fund will forecast steady global growth and continuing disinflation when it releases an updated World Economic Outlook on Jan. 17, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters on Friday.

10/01 Cabinet alarm over market chaos with Reeves headed to China

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is en route to Beijing despite demands to cancel the trip and deal with mounting pressure on the UK's fiscal position.

09/01 More than 2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to the internet: global crisis

Having more digital wallets and professionals specialized in technology are the keys to internet-based financial development

08/01 Yuval Harari, interviewed by the IMF: “Artificial Intelligence is the most powerful technology ever created”

The Israeli historian and writer, one of the main scholars of the impact of AI on human evolution, warned in an interview that the new technology will take away from people the exclusivity of imposing emotions through the transmission of stories

08/01 USA attacked China

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has threatened China with “significant consequences” for helping Russia in the armed conflict in Ukraine. This happened during her... RIA Novosti, 01/08/2025

05/01 The 10 African countries with the biggest debts - Egypt worst at £7.5bn

It is a sad reality that some of the countries richest in natural resources are the same ones saddled with the most international debt.

30/12 Pakistan's economy grows 0.92% in Q1 of ongoing fiscal year

Pakistan's economy grew by 0.92% in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25, despite a contraction in the industrial sector, according to data approved by the National Accounts Committee, and released by its Statistics Bureau on Monday.

29/12 Manmohan Singh obituary

Prime minister of India who brought in economic reforms and forged a new relationship with the US

27/12 Aurangzeb sees IMF bailout continuing despite ‘slippages’

Says Fund’s mission, due in March, will be engaged in good faith to avoid surprises.

25/12 IMF: We expect Egypt’s general budget to achieve a primary surplus of 4% next year - Youm7

The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that Egypt's general budget is expected to achieve a primary surplus of 4% in the next fiscal year 2025-2026, then it will rise to 5% in the fiscal year 2026-2027.

24/12 Results 23.12: Aid to the Federal Republic of Germany and condemnation of Fizo

Germany handed over an aid package to the Armed Forces, Zelensky reacted to Fico's visit to Moscow. Korespondent.net highlights the main events of yesterday.

23/12 Ray of hope emerges for Aussie economy

The Australian economy is tipped to recover over 2025 as consumers get used to higher rates, with one economic outlook forecasting the country is on a “narrow path to a soft landing”.

23/12 Ukraine received $1.1 billion from the IMF

We are talking about the sixth tranche under the joint program within the EFF Extended Financing Mechanism.

23/12 Results 22.12: The shooting and Trump about the war

Russian soldiers once again shot Ukrainian prisoners of war at the front; Trump said that the head of the Kremlin, Putin, is waiting for a meeting with him. Korespondent.net highlights the main events of yesterday.

22/12 Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido rises to 94, AFP reports

Mozambique's death toll from Cyclone Chido has risen to 94, news agency AFP said on Sunday, citing the country's disaster management agency.

22/12 The IMF predicted when the war in Ukraine would end

The new IMF forecast talks about the possibility of the war in Ukraine continuing until the middle of 2026.

22/12 IMF approves $1.1 billion in funding for Ukraine

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the disbursement of $1.1 billion in funds for Ukraine via the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the IMF announced on Dec. 20. The funds represent the latest tranche of the EFF program, which will provide Kyiv with $15.6 billion in budget support over four years. The IMF approved the ...

21/12 France's Macron backs Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed full support on Saturday for Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts, emphasising the need for a swift resolution "in the coming weeks".

20/12 The IMF has agreed on a new tranche of assistance to Ukraine

The Board of Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the sixth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine, which will highlight... RIA Novosti, 12/20/2024

20/12 The Monetary Fund will disburse 500 million for Ecuador

The decision of the financial entity occurs because the government of Daniel Noboa met the established economic goals

19/12 The IMF promised to help Syria's recovery when conditions are met

“It is too early to make an economic assessment,” said Julie Kozack, spokeswoman for the International Monetary Fund.

19/12 El Salvador says it will keep buying bitcoin despite IMF warning

El Salvador said on Thursday it would keep buying bitcoin, possibly at an accelerated pace, a day after the government reached a financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund that had said it should limit its exposure to the cryptocurrency.

19/12 The IMF will consider the possibility of providing Ukraine with the seventh tranche by the end of the year

The IMF Board of Directors will consider the issue of the sixth revision of the EFF program. What are the conditions and chances of getting a loan.

17/12 Year of unmet challenges

Public optimism was in short supply at a time of political turmoil and economic stress.

16/12 Economic plan?

So long as the government does not realise that it needs to put its own house in order, growth will remain anaemic and the world will be reluctant to help.

14/12 IMF to release $182 mln to Rwanda after latest board reviews

The International Monetary Fund has said it will release $181.7 million in funds to Rwanda after its executive board concluded reviews of the country's support programmes.

14/12 Ghana will not quit IMF deal but wants changes, says president-elect

Ghana's President-elect John Dramani Mahama has said he will not abandon the country's $3 billion rescue package with the International Monetary Fund, but wants to review the deal to tackle wasteful state spending and upgrade the energy sector.

12/12 Gas, power tariff hikes under IMF fuel inflation: finance minister

Gas prices rose 840pc, electricity by 110pc; rupee fell 43pc since 2019; sugar, wheat, palm oil, crude oil prices also saw major increases.

10/12 Ecuador secured a new disbursement of USD 500 million from the IMF after a technical review of the economic program

The technical agreement reached is supported by the measures of the government's economic program and opens the door to new international financing

06/12 Slippages to be covered, new IMF representative assured

First biannual review of $7bn programme due in February.

05/12 Ghana heads to the polls: why the economy is the biggest issue for many voters

Ghana’s economy has struggled over the past four years.

03/12 Omar Ayub unhappy with NA briefing on IMF programme

Aurangzeb announces 10-year framework with World Bank to address population growth, stunting, climate change.

02/12 Exclusive: Top Russian banker says sanctions-hit economy will slow in 2025

Russia's sanctions-hit, militarized economy is expected to slow next year and banks' profits will fall, while the benchmark interest rate may climb to 23% by the end of this year, Andrei Kostin, CEO of Russia's second-largest lender, VTB, said.

01/12 Pakistan national airline hopes to resume Europe flights soon after regulator lifts ban

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Sunday it expects to resume European routes soon and is eyeing several UK destinations after the EU aviation regulator lifted its bar on the flag carrier.

29/11 What are the key issues for investors in Ghana's election?

Ghanaians go to the polls on Dec. 7 to choose a new president and parliament in an election investors are watching closely to determine how the winner will steer an economy emerging from debt default.

28/11 The Russian Central Bank urgently intervenes. How will the prospect of Russia-Ukraine conflict affect the future trend of the ruble?

The Russian Central Bank urgently intervenes. How will the prospect of Russia-Ukraine conflict affect the future trend of the ruble?

27/11 The only country in Latin America that will be rich and a world power in 2028: it will be in the top 8 along with the United States

The IMF reveals that a Latin American country, with a GDP that will exceed US$2.4 trillion, will rise to the group of major global economies, leaving behind powers such as France and the United Kingdom.

25/11 Ghana’s outgoing president Nana Akufo-Addo failed to live up to expectations – a look at his time in office

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s tenure has underwhelmed Ghanaians who held high hopes for his presidency.

25/11 Zimbabwe charts ambitious return to global finance at debt conference

Zimbabwe's president will host a conference of creditors and finance executives on Monday to discuss ambitious goals to clear debt arrears and restructure $12.7 billion in external debt, aiming to eventually tap international capital markets for the first time in more than two decades.

24/11 Explainer: 10 takeaways from Cop 29, a collective failure

Amid pressure from petrostates, Donald Trump’s looming US presidency, curtailed activism and continuing implementation difficulties, the progress was better than nothing - but way short of what is required

23/11 IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 bln bailout

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout on Saturday but warned that the South Asian economy remains vulnerable.

22/11 Russia is on the verge of an economic crisis

The IMF predicted a sharp slowdown of the Russian economy, and the Russian Federation itself fears that next year it will be on the verge of stagnation.

21/11 Ghana’s economic diplomacy: how three presidents with different ideologies dealt with the IMF and World Bank

Ghanaian leaders have grappled with ideological challenges while navigating decolonisation and socio-economic development.

21/11 Ukraine can receive 1.1 billion dollars from the IMF. until the end of the year

Ukraine and the IMF agreed on the sixth review of the program within the framework of the EFF. What were the conditions of the fund and how our country fulfilled them.

20/11 Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan gave this warning to America, said to reduce debt, be prepared for the next pandemic

Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund, Raghuram Rajan has given a serious warning regarding debt. He said that countries like America will have to control their debt to face any future emergency.

19/11 The IMF made a statement about the economy and taxes in Ukraine

Real GDP growth in the Fund is forecast at the level of 4% in 2024, but in 2025 - a slowdown to 2.5-3.5%.

19/11 Ukraine agreed with the IMF on the next tranche

The fund noted Ukraine's progress in fulfilling structural beacons and obligations, noted Denys Shmyhal.

18/11 Biden pledges record $4 billion to World Bank fund for poorest countries

U.S. President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion U.S. contribution to the World Bank's International Development Association fund for the world's poorest countries, two sources with knowledge of the commitment said on Monday.

18/11 Argentina investors bet on Milei's popularity a year after his election

Investors who have been rewarded for their bets on Argentine President Javier Milei are doubling down on the country's stocks and bonds even as they hit records, betting that an austerity crusade will pay further dividends.

18/11 IMF agrees Punjab on track to achieve committed surplus: Azma Bokhari

Disputes reports of Punjab govt investing in an UAE-based fund.

16/11 Govt, IMF agree on need to transfer social, development duties to provinces

Lender urges Pakistan to "take steps to decrease state intervention in economy, enhance competition".

16/11 IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 bln bailout

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday it held constructive talks with authorities in Pakistan on economic policy and reform efforts to reduce vulnerabilities during an unscheduled staff visit.

16/11 Govt, IMF wrap up talks after rare revision of fiscal data

After being in deficit a fortnight ago, ministry’s figures show Punjab enjoying "surplus"; govt’s request to expand loan size discussed.

15/11 Sri Lanka president gets resounding mandate to drive forward recovery

Dissanayake has taken a more conciliatory approach since coming to power.

15/11 Explainer: A trillion dollar question - fossil fuel subsidies

In Baku, discussions are ongoing over reducing distortions and inefficiencies created by subsidies.

15/11 Govt, IMF in a fix over energy sector issues

Fears rise over "default-like situation" in PSO, 2 gas utilities; govt insists gas supply halt to CPPs "recipe for disaster" for 3 firms.

15/11 Sri Lankan president's coalition set for majority in snap election

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's coalition, the National People's Power (NPP), was set to win a majority in a snap general election, results from the Indian Ocean island's poll body showed on Friday.

14/11 Cross-border challenges widen wealth gap between Europe and US, IMF study finds

Cross border challenges are widening the gap between the output of Europeans and Americans, who have been moving ahead since the 1990s, a study by the International Monetary Fund showed.

14/11 Mini-budget unlikely as IMF satisfied with tax steps

Hike in petroleum levy, imposition of GST not expected anytime soon; govt sees economic activity picking up; 10pc levy on transport with Iran has left over 600 trucks stalled.

14/11 Sri Lanka election: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks increased parliamentary strength

Sri Lanka holds a snap election on Thursday which will determine if the South Asian island nation wants to empower its new, leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to push his anti-poverty policies as it recovers from a financial meltdown.

13/11 Development bank financing pledge gives COP29 summit early boost

COP29 negotiators welcomed as an early boost to the two-week summit a pledge by major development banks to lift funding to poor and middle-income countries struggling with global warming.

13/11 IMF seeks update on revenue system’s digital overhaul

Holds introductory meeting with finance minister; govt pledges to end gas supply to captive power plants by Jan.

12/11 IMF, World Bank leaders pledge at UN climate summit to work with Trump

The heads of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said they would work with the incoming U.S. administration of Republican Donald Trump to continue to provide financing to developing countries hit by climate change.

12/11 IMF’s Pakistan mission chief meets finance minister Aurangzeb to discuss $7bn loan performance

Unplanned official visit not part of first review under EFF; mission to stay in Pakistan till November 15, sources say.

12/11 Discarding decades of dynastic politics, Sri Lankans to vote for change in parliament poll

Sri Lanka votes to elect a new parliament this week in a snap general election called by its Marxist-leaning president who wants a fresh mandate in the legislature to drive economic reforms in the debt-ridden island nation.

12/11 Govt sticks to revenue targets, vows to overcome shortfalls

IMF staff on unplanned official visit, not part of first review under EFF.

11/11 The IMF has started work on the next tranche for Ukraine

Ukraine has already fulfilled most of the requirements and criteria of the IMF program, and some of them even ahead of schedule.

08/11 During a lightning visit to Mar-a-Lago, Milei will meet with Trump and present his political views on the international board

The Argentine president was invited as a keynote speaker to the CPAC summit, where he will be heard by the president-elect of the United States, his future vice president Vance, probable cabinet members and a select group of investors and bankers who contributed millions of dollars for the Republican Party campaign

06/11 China pledges to work with the USA under Donald Trump

Trump has threatened tariffs of 60 per cent on Chinese goods, a move which the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned would impact severely on GDP levels

06/11 US cancels $1.1bn of Somalia’s debt in ‘historic’ financial agreement

Commitment by Mogadishu’s largest single lender is latest in series of deals to forgive ‘unsustainable’ $4.5bn debt

06/11 Milei made a personal bet and became Trump's strategic partner in Latin America

The head of state always exhibited his ideological closeness with the elected president of the United States, and now he is preparing to design a common agenda that should impact the negotiation with the IMF.

04/11 A sanctioned financier from Russia became a director at the IMF

The former deputy and adviser to the head of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Ksenia Yudayeva, is now in charge of the IMF in the affairs of Russia and Syria.

04/11 As IMF deadline looms, SOEs asked to tighten governance

Finance ministry directs all state-owned firms to adopt standard regulations, reporting manuals.

02/11 Think 2024 has been tough? This is why 2025 is going to be worse

For Australians who have struggled through what has been a difficult 2024 I have some bad news. Next year is only going to get worse.

01/11 IMF website lists sanctioned former Russia central banker as executive board member

Ksenia Yudaeva, under sanctions from the United States, is listed as the International Monetary Fund's executive director for Russia and Syria, according to the Fund's website.

01/11 IMF sees Mexico's economic growth slowing to 1.5% this year

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates that Mexico's economic growth will slow to around 1.5% this year before dipping to just 1.3% in 2025, according to the international lender's updated forecasts released on Friday.

01/11 Japan must avoid issuing debt to fund fresh spending, IMF says

Japan must fund any additional spending plans within its budget rather than issuing more debt, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, urging the government to get its fiscal house in order as the central bank starts to raise interest rates.

01/11 IMF warns of risks to Asia's economy as trade tensions, soft China growth bite

Risks to Asia's economy have increased from escalating trade tensions, China's property sector woes and the potential for further market turbulence, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.

31/10 Reeves needs faster UK growth than the OBR predicts for her budget to work

Unless the chancellor’s capital spending increases stimulate private investment, expect more tax rises ahead

31/10 Reeves’ £40bn tax rises will boost growth ‘sustainably’, says IMF

Rare intervention comes as Resolution Foundation says UK will remain ‘stagnation nation’ despite push to invest

31/10 ‘There will be consequences’: budget may mean smaller pay rises, says Reeves

Increase in employers’ national insurance contributions will affect businesses but is projected to raise £25bn

30/10 Foreign aid drops 60pc in first quarter

Decline mainly attributed to delay in securing IMF support package.

29/10 Reeves poses for Budget prep pic alongside photo of 'Red Ellen'

The Treasury released a photo of Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her No11 study, with a portrait of Ellen Wilkinson proudly displayed on the wall behind her.

29/10 PM insists Budget will 'protect payslips' despite £35bn raid

Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves told a Cabinet meeting that the much-anticipated package will 'deliver change'.

28/10 Global economy chiefs fret over a Trump return as US election draws closer

Low growth, high debt and escalating wars topped the official agenda at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings, but finance leaders spent much of their energy worrying about the potential impacts of a return of Donald Trump to power in November's U.S. presidential election.

28/10 BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom

Aside from the mixed policy signals dropped during his trip to the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda offered a glimpse of how the central bank was doing some soul searching on ways to better communicate with markets.

27/10 Sources for “Youm 7”: The Director General of the International Monetary Fund will visit Egypt next November 2 to review the economic situation... a press conference to present the details... and references

Informed international sources in Washington, DC, said in exclusive statements to Youm7 that Kristina Georgieva, Director General of the International Monetary Fund, will visit Egypt next November 2 to review economic indicators.

27/10 Sources: The Director General of the International Monetary Fund visits Egypt on November 2 to review the economic situation - Youm7

Informed international sources in Washington, DC, said in exclusive statements to Youm7 that Kristina Georgieva, Director General of the International Monetary Fund, will visit Egypt next November 2 to review economic indicators.

27/10 The good meeting he had with Georgieva does not assure Caputo that the IMF will accept his conditions to endorse a new program

The Minister of Economy seeks an agreement that involves an extraordinary disbursement and without a deadline to lift the financial limit, two demands that do not fit into the technical perspective of the managing director, the staff and the board of the Fund.

26/10 Bank of England to press on with digital currency in case banks fall short, Bailey says

The Bank of England is reluctantly pressing on with work to create a form of digital money accessible to the general public, as commercial banks risk failing to keep up with less-regulated tech firms, Governor Andrew Bailey said on Saturday.

26/10 ECB should keep open mind on next rate cut, Knot says

The European Central Bank should keep its options open regarding future interest rate moves, Dutch central bank chief and ECB Governing Council member Klaas Knot said on Saturday, pushing back against market bets that a December cut is a done deal.

26/10 IMF chief Georgieva sees fiscal risks, need for central banks to be careful on rate cuts

Governments around the world need to rebuild fiscal capacity and central banks should think carefully about the timing of interest rate cuts, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday.

25/10 Rachel Reeves basks in IMF backing for UK budget rules overhaul

In one session after another, IMF officials repeated backing for principle of increased borrowing to drive growth

25/10 The IMF gave a forecast of the exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar

The fund predicted what the hryvnia to dollar exchange rate would be until 2029. How does the new forecast differ from the previous one.

25/10 In defense of his economic strategy, Caputo decided to postpone the formal negotiation with the IMF to agree on a new program

During the last four days, the head of the Treasury Palace held meetings with Georgieva and the Fund staff to ratify that he will open the financial trap when he considers that this technical decision does not imply endangering the stability of the adjustment plan.

25/10 Inconsistencies and disconnects

The IMF’s recommendations often seem aligned with abstract economic models.

25/10 ECB does not need to contemplate below-neutral rates now, Latvia c.bank chief says

The European Central Bank may need to ease policy somewhat faster than earlier thought but interest rates do not need to fall to a level where the bank is stimulating economic growth, Latvian central bank chief Martins Kazaks said.

25/10 Govt begins ‘rationalising’ PSDP projects

Ministries directed to ensure schemes are completed within specified timelines.

25/10 Japan, US finance chiefs discussed FX moves in bilateral meeting, official says

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed recent exchange-rate moves, among other topics, in a bilateral meeting held on Thursday, a senior Japanese finance ministry official said.

24/10 The Director General of the International Monetary Fund told Youm7 from Washington: We are open to amending the financing program for the benefit of citizens, and I will visit Egypt to review the economic situation..?

Kristina Georgieva, Director General of the International Monetary Fund, said today, Thursday, that she will visit Egypt within 10 days from now to review the economic indicators and the nature of the economic situation in light of regional and global changes.

24/10 UK's Reeves says she will change government debt rules to boost investment

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she would change the measure of public debt that the government targets in next week's budget in order to allow more borrowing for investment.

24/10 Mahfi Eğilmez evaluated the IMF's minimum wage warning: It is not true

T24 Economy Economist Mahfi Eğilmez stated that he did not agree with the IMF's statement that the minimum wage increase that fuels inflation should be avoided and said, “There is a lost income, the purchasing power of 100 lira has decreased to 50. "The lost purchasing power must be given," he said. Economist Mahfi Eğilmez explains the latest developments in the economy...

24/10 PM admits 'tax bomb' in Budget to go beyond filling £22bn 'black hole'

Keir Starmer insisted next week's fiscal package would 'rebuild' services and the economy.

24/10 UK inflation falling faster than expected, says Bank of England’s Bailey; Reeves to announce debt rule changes at IMF – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as governor Andrew Bailey says disinflation is happening faster than expected

24/10 Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy

Germany would be the big loser if a Trump presidency sparked a tit-for-tat trade war between the United States and Europe, with Germany's previously much-envied industrial strength potentially becoming an acute vulnerability.

24/10 Japan warns against 'one-sided' currency moves as yen slides

Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato issued a warning against currency speculation on Wednesday, expressing concern over "one-sided, rapid" moves in the currency market that have been driving down the yen's value.

23/10 Reeves to announce major change to fiscal rules releasing £50bn for spending

After weeks of speculation, chancellor will tell IMF in Washington that UK’s debt measure will be redefined to permit borrowing for investment

23/10 IMF isn’t doing enough to support Africa: billions could be made available through special drawing rights

The $33 billion that African countries received under the IMF’s special drawing rights after COVID didn’t add to their debt, came without conditions and didn’t cost donors a cent.

23/10 African progress backslides as coups and war persist

Nearly half of Africa's citizens live in a country where governance has worsened over the past decade, as deteriorating security erodes progress, according to a new report.

23/10 The IMF warned of the consequences of the US refusal to reduce public debt

The US refusal to reduce the high level of public debt will lead to the need for even greater reductions in the future and threatens a negative reaction from... RIA Novosti, 10/23/2024

23/10 Habeck's latest plan: ten percent on everything

There is an outbidding competition in the coalition to save the economy. The economics minister is now countering the industrial pact announced by Scholz with his own concept.

23/10 When Kazakhs will start living better - IMF forecast

The International Monetary Fund has confirmed the forecast for the development of Kazakhstan's economy in 2024. In the October review of the world economy, the IMF expects growth in Kazakhstan by 3.5%, and in 2025 - by 4.6%. These figures coincide with the July forecast, reports Zakon.kz.

23/10 Ukraine received $1.1 billion from the IMF

As of October 2024, the IMF is the third largest partner of Ukraine in terms of targeted financial assistance after the EU and the USA.

23/10 Aurangzeb for global action to tackle climate challenges

Holds bilateral discussions with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.

23/10 13 days before the US elections, Caputo confirmed in Washington that the negotiation for a new program with the IMF will have to wait until 2025

The delegation led by the Minister of Economy yesterday held informal meetings with the staff of the Fund and the Treasury Secretariat to design a new agreement that involves increasing the reserves of the Central Bank and lifting the stocks.

23/10 Germany is cementing its role as the global bottom

The International Monetary Fund is again lowering its growth forecast for Germany. Economists also predict that the global economy will develop “poorly” overall in the next few years. There are three points in particular that need to be addressed by politicians and central banks.

22/10 ECB policymakers increasingly worried over too-low inflation

European Central Bank policymakers joined forces on Tuesday to warn about the risk of inflation falling below the central bank's 2% target, signalling a change in their focus after years of excessive price growth.

22/10 IMF: There is nothing to see here, but everyone should step carefully among the broken glass

According to the International Monetary Fund's latest study measuring global economic prospects, the world economy is on a more stable footing than in recent years. This does not mean that the risks primarily affecting the developed world will not painfully affect Hungary as well, especially next year.

22/10 Rachel Reeves urged to U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts after UK economy boost

Silver Voices is calling on the Chancellor to reverse the decision to strip millions of OAPs of the lifeline.

22/10 IMF Raises Russia’s Growth Forecast for 2024 - The Moscow Times

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday boosted its 2024 growth forecast for Russia, with surging government spending on the war continuing to provide a powerful economic stimulus for the country.

22/10 Global markets might be underestimating geopolitical risks, IMF says

Near-term global financial risks are contained, but monetary policy easing could fuel asset price bubbles and markets might be underestimating risks posed by military conflicts and impending elections, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.

22/10 IMF predicts economic growth of Ukraine up to 3%

In 2024, the real GDP of Ukraine will be 3.0%. This is lower by 0.2 percentage points than the Fund predicted back in April.

22/10 The IMF just raised its growth forecast for the US economy this year — but expects a slowdown in 2025

The International Monetary Fund projected US growth of 2.8% this year, falling to 2.2% in 2025, but upgraded other countries' forecasts on AI demand.

22/10 IMF raises UK's 2024 GDP growth forecast as Reeves readies budget

The upgrade was due to lower inflation and a cut in interest rates.

22/10 IMF lifts US growth forecast but marks down China

The International Monetary Fund said that risks abound from armed conflicts, potential new trade wars and the hangover from tight monetary policy.

22/10 While the IMF is upbeat about global growth it knows where dangers lurk

Optimistic forecasts could be upset by high borrowing costs, war in the Middle East – or a Trump election win

22/10 IMF forecasts faster growth for UK economy

New outlook says economy will grow at 1.1% rather than 0.7% previously forecast with falling inflation and interest rates helping global growth

22/10 The IMF anticipates a cooling of the Spanish economy that will no longer be the one that grows the most among advanced countries in 2025

The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Frenchman Pierre Olivier Gourinchas, likes to talk about the "turn in monetary policy" to refer to...

22/10 While waiting for his meeting with Georgieva, Caputo explains the “Milei Plan” to Washington's diplomatic elite and closes investment projects with the World Bank

On his second day at the IMF Annual Meeting, the Minister of Economy will speak at the influential Council on Foreign Relations and will formalize initiatives with social impact in the WB, which already has a program in Argentina for more than 7.5 billion dollars

22/10 UK public borrowing rises to £16.6bn in September, higher than official forecast, in sign of budget pressures – business live

UK has borrowed £79.6bn this financial year, £1.2bn more than a year ago, which is the third highest year-to-September borrowing since January 1993.

22/10 The Ministry of Finance disclosed the details of the IMF Memorandum

The Board of the International Monetary Fund has completed the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility program, which provides financial assistance to countries facing serious medium-term balance of payments problems.

21/10 Updated IMF Memorandum: what is known about the increase in energy tariffs in Ukraine

In the updated Memorandum of the International Monetary Fund as a result of the fifth review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, there is no obligation to increase energy tariffs in Ukraine.

21/10 Caputo arrives in the US today: he will meet with the IMF to ratify that the new program must include extraordinary funds to open the stocks

The Minister of Economy will arrive this afternoon in Washington to fulfill an official agenda that includes a conclave with the managing director of the Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, and meetings linked to the G20 of Brazil and foreign investors operating in Argentina

21/10 The IMF approved the allocation of another tranche to Ukraine

How do we fulfill the requirements of the fund, which of them are not to the liking of the population and when, according to the IMF, the war with the Russian Federation will end.

21/10 As poor nations' default wave peaks, cash shortage could take its place

The punishing post-COVID wave of sovereign defaults has finally crested, with the likes of Ghana, Sri Lanka and Zambia concluding years of painful debt reworks.

21/10 President Sisi warns regional troubles may force Egypt to re-evaluate IMF accord

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned on Sunday Egypt may be forced to re-evaluate its $8 billion programme with the IMF if international institutions do not take into account the extraordinary regional challenges the country is facing.