IMF upgrades US growth outlook as Trump's tariffs cause less disruption, for now

The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration's tariffs ...

IMF chief economist discusses tariffs, 'dim' 2026 growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its 2026 World Economic Outlook. IMF chief economist, Pierre Olivier ...

Pakistan and IMF reach preliminary deal to release $1.2 billion from bailout package

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of $1.2 billion from the ...

Trump's tariffs to dim global economy 'in the short and the long term': IMF

Global economic growth is projected to decelerate to 3.2% this year from 3.3% in 2024 and skid further to 3.1% in 2026, ...

Trump tariffs to slow global growth to 3.2%; India's growth to stay strong with 6.6% in FY26: IMF report

India emerges as a bright spot in a slowing global economy, projected by the IMF to grow at 6.6% in 2025 despite rising US ...
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Introductory Remarks at the IMF’s European Department Press Briefing

Opening Remarks by Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department, IMF, at the press conference on the economic outlook ...

IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said she hoped the U.S. and China could ease trade tensions ...

IMF's Georgieva urges countries to keep trade as engine of growth

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged member countries to keep trade as an engine of ...

Pakistan trapped in cycle of IMF bailouts amid chronic economic strains: Report

The analysis underlined how IMF loans “will continue to finance short-term survival rather than long-term recovery,” leaving the country caught in a persistent cycle of borrowing without addressing ...
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IMF: Middle East Economies Show Resilience Amid Global Tensions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed that economies in the Middle East and Central Asia continue to demonstrate ...
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Introductory Remarks at the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department Press Briefing

Introductory Remarks at the IMF’s Western Hemisphere Department Press Briefing By Rodrigo Valdés Director of the Western Hemisphere Department 2025 Annual Meetings ...