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IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries

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.

The Business Times · 40m

IMF cuts Singapore’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 on tariff shock

SINGAPORE] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Singapore this year, citing the region’s exposure to the US tariff hit and uncertainty from the fallout.

The Washington Post on MSN · 2d

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.

Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank

Politico on MSN · 1d

Bessent says US will seek reforms of IMF, World Bank

Bessent said the Trump administration would not seek to retreat from those institutions but instead push to play a stronger leadership role and push for major changes to those ins

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

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 ro

Associated Press · 1d

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.

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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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IMF: Global debt-to-GDP could hit 117% in two years — highest since World War II

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says global public debt-to-gross domestic product (GDP) could reach 117 percent of GDP ...

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IMF chief urges countries to move ‘swiftly’ to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global ...

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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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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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Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Layoffs as IMF Warns of ‘Shock’ To Economy

“The global economic system under which most countries have operated for the last 80 years is being reset, ushering the world ...

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IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says

The International Monetary Fund plans to work with Syria to help it reintegrate into the global economy, IMF chief Kristalina ...

Bessent: We Expect IMF To "Call Out" China's Distortive And Opaque Economic Policies

During a speech Wednesday where Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration wants to "make the IMF the IMF again," BESSENT: Here in the United States we know we need to get our ...

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