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IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge

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.

Bloomberg · 9h

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.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

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, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs and warning that rising trade tensions would further slow growth.

IMF tags Trump tariffs

Bloomberg on MSN · 1h

IMF Urges BOJ Flexibility on Rates as Tariffs Dent Outlook

The Bank of Japan should be flexible and data-dependent in proceeding with any further interest-rate hikes as US tariffs weigh on the economy and add to uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund urged.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

IMF Downgrades U.S. Economic Outlook on Concern Over Trump’s Tariffs

The organization cut its 2025 forecast for the economy’s growth to 1.8% from 2.7% in January out of concern over Trump’s tariffs.

BBC · 4h

IMF downgrades global growth predictions after Trump tariffs

The IMF cuts forecasts for every major economy and warns that the US could be hardest hit. Also: In Indian-administered Kashmir more than twenty tourists shot dead, and the surge in cosmetic surgery in China.

Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank

Bloomberg on MSN · 4h

Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank, While Calling for Reforms

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a course correction for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, while saying they serve “critical roles” and the Trump administration is willing to work with them.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 2h

Bessent assails IMF and World Bank and says there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has assailed the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank even as he tries to reassure nervous investors the United States will maintain its global leadership role.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 7h

Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank as He Says ‘America First Does Not Mean America Alone’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday tried to soften the tone around President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs as signs emerged that the president is backing off the most contentious levies.

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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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IMF appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years

The International Monetary Fund has appointed Ron van Rooden as head of its mission to Syria, Syria's Finance Minister ...

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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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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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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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