What did we learn from central bankers during IMF week?

The IMF meetings and ancillary events happening in Washington this week have given global central bankers plenty of ...

IMF more upbeat about US growth than just months ago, but outlook is dimmer than last year

While the U.S. and world economies have fared better than expected, it’s too soon to say they are fully in the clear, ...

France knows it must cut deficit and that calms markets, IMF says

French politicians agree that public finances need to be shored up and this consensus keeps financial markets calm despite ...
International Monetary Fund

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 ...

Gold is the hot topic at the IMF and World Bank meetings. Could that help put a lid on prices?

As global central bankers, finance ministers and private-sector bankers gather in Washington this week for the annual ...

IMF chief says lack of retaliation against Trump tariffs aiding global growth

Decisions by most countries to not retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are among the top factors ...

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, ...

What is fuelling the rise and rise of gold in 2025 and will this surge hold?

Prices of the yellow metal are galloping towards historic highs and at such blistering speeds that none imagined.On Thursd ...

IMF Warning On Public Debt May Have Shifted Paradigm On Market Valuations

Discover how rising global debt and inflation impact investments. Learn top strategies for wealth preservation amid market ...
International Monetary Fund

Press Briefing Transcript: IMF Managing Director Global Policy Agenda Transcript, Annual Meetings 2025

When we gathered here six months ago at our Spring Meetings, there was a lot of anxiety about the state of the global economy. I am sure you remember that. Then we predicted a considerable slowdown in ...

What’s Fueling India’s Resilience Amid A Slowing Global Economy? IMF Revises 2025 Growth Outlook

Worldwide economic output is expected to decline from 3.3 per cent in 2024 to 3.2 per cent in 2025 and further down to 3.1 ...

IMF Report 2025: What’s really keeping the world economy afloat amid tariff onslaught? Explained

At the IMF Annual Meetings, Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said the world economy is slowing down but holding up ...