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IMF cuts 2025 growth forecast for major Asian economies

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 economic growth.

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 slashes global Outlook

Associated Press · 1d

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

The U.S. and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

Anadolu Agency · 2m

IMF says it wants to help Syria rebuild its institutions, reintegrate into global economy

Our intention is to, first and foremost, help them rebuild institutions so they can plug themselves in the world economy,' says IMF General Director Kristalina Georgieva - Anadolu Ajansı

Reuters · 1d

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,

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 on MSN · 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 focused on stability but will support countries on climate risks, Georgieva says

The International Monetary Fund will stay "laser focused" on preventing balance of payments crises and incorporate the Trump administration's concerns into its policies but will keep supporting ...

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 ...

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IMF urges countries to lower trade barriers, safeguard economic stability

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has called on countries around the world to ...

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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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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 ...

19h

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 ...

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Asian central banks have space to ease rates to mitigate US tariff hit, IMF 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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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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