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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 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 ...
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 ...
IMF Head Says Uncertainty, Not Tariffs, Is Biggest Economic Threat
The head of the International Monetary Fund stood by the group’s contrarian view that the U.S. and the global economy aren’t ...
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 ...
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 ...
U.S. Calls for Sweeping Reforms to I.M.F. and World Bank
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their ...
California becomes 4th largest economy globally, Gov. Newsom says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses President Donald Trump's tariffs during a press conference on Wednesday, April 16, ...
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'They Are Falling Short': Scott Bessent Demands Reform At The International Monetary Fund
During his remarks at the Institute of International Finance in Washington, D.C. today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the International Monetary Fund has strayed from its founding ...
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 ...
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IMF Highlights Asia's Monetary Strategy Amid U.S. Tariff Turmoil
The International Monetary Fund suggests Asian central banks can ease monetary policy to counter U.S. tariffs' impact. Asia's ...