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Bessent targets IMF and World Bank

Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’

Scott Bessent called for sweeping change at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, claiming they needed to reconnect with their missions, faulting their dealings with China. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent,

New York Post on MSN · 9h

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.

Associated Press News · 7h

Bessent targets IMF and World Bank, says they are ‘falling short’ because of ‘mission creep’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Wednesday, saying "mission creep" and devoting "disproportionate time" to climate change, gender and social issues has caused the institutions to fall short.

IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge

UPI on MSN · 2h

Uncertainty expands debt in developing countries, IMF warns

In its latest Fiscal Monitor briefing, the International Monetary Fund warned that escalating global uncertainty from rising tariffs to volatile financial markets is putting emerging markets and devel

Bloomberg · 12h

IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge as Economic Growth Weakens

The International Monetary Fund warned that global public borrowing will likely surge this year as trade tensions triggered by the US lead to slower economic growth and more volatility on financial markets.

USA Today · 3h

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.

IMF, Trump

The Week US on MSN · 9h

IMF sees slump from tariffs, Trump tries to calm markets

The International Monetary Fund predicts the U.S. and global economies will slow significantly due to the president's trade war

BBC · 1d

IMF: US growth forecast to be hit from tariffs

The US is forecast to be hit the hardest among advanced economies because of uncertainty caused by tariffs, the IMF says. Growth is now expected to be 1.8% this year, down from the IMF's estimate of 2.

The Washington Post · 1d

IMF says Trump’s tariffs will be a drag on global economic growth

Trump’s tariffs are forecast to slow the global economy sharply this year, the International Monetary Fund said.

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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's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga ...

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IMF Urges BOJ Flexibility on Tightening as Trump Dents Outlook

The Bank of Japan should be flexible and data-dependent in proceeding with any further interest-rate hikes as US tariffs ...

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Watch live: Rachel Reeves gives major speech on UK economy at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC

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

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most countries, ...

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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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Odds of U.S. recession are rising, International Monetary Fund finds

The International Monetary Fund is sounding alarms about slowing economic growth and the potential for a U.S. recession ...

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International Monetary Fund lifts Australian inflation forecast, tips economic growth to slow

Donald Trump’s tariff war will cost the Australian economy $13bn this year, the International Monetary Fund says.

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