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IMF, Tariff Shock and Cushion Economy

Bloomberg · 3h

IMF Says Asia Can Cut Rates to Cushion Economy From Tariff Shock

The International Monetary Fund said Asian central banks generally have room to lower interest rates to support domestic demand and offset the impact of the escalating global trade war, with the region in much stronger shape than before the Asian financial crisis.

Barron's on MSN · 17h

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 on track for a recession, but stressed the toll of uncertainty and the need for swift resolution of trade disputes.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 2d

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.

Bessent demands fixes at IMF and World Bank

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

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

Bessent spoke to the Institute of International Finance as both the International Monetary Fund and World Bank held their spring meetings in Washington. On Monday, the IMF downgraded its forecast of U.S. economic growth to 1.8% this year, a reduction from the 2.7% it estimated as recently as January.

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

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 ...

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Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's ...

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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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Policymakers are achieving the art of the impossible, IMF chief says

Praising what she described as "impossible" policy shifts in Germany, Britain and Argentina, International Monetary Fund ...

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IMF's Chief Says China Needs to End Property Crisis, Social Safety Net, Services

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that for China to ...

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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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Lebanon passes banking secrecy law in third attempt to meet IMF demands

Lebanon's parliament on Thursday passed a new banking secrecy law allowing authorised entities to access records from the ...

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