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IMF, trade tensions and Economic growth

IMF policy committee underscores trade risks to global economy, commits to Fund's role

By Karin Strohecker, Andrea Shalal and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) -International Monetary Fund member countries said on Friday that rising trade tensions were sapping growth and fueling uncertainty as well as market and financial stability risks,

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Trade tension key risk to Mena economic outlook, IMF says

Trade tension remains a key risk facing the Middle East and North Africa's economic prospects, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, with the indirect impact of US tariffs expected to drag down growth.

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Resolve trade tensions inimical to global economic growth – IMF tells countries

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, on Thursday urged countries to swiftly resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth. Georgieva said the unpredictability arising from President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign of taxes on foreign imports was causing companies to delay investments

IMF, Asia and tariff

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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.

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Asian central banks have space to ease rates to soften US tariff hit, IMF official says

Many Asian central banks have room to ease monetary policy to cushion the blow to their economies from U.S. tariffs, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday, after the fund cut its GDP estimates for the export-driven region.

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Asia-Pacific economies more vulnerable to Trump's tariff policy than others: IMF official

Asia-Pacific economies face a greater shock from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy than others as they are highly open and oriented towards trade in goods, and participate more in global supply chains,

IMF Members See World at ‘Pivotal Juncture’ Amid Trade Wars

The world economy is at a “pivotal juncture” as trade tensions flare, members of the International Monetary Fund said in a ...

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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 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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IMF Warns Against Support for Tariff-Hit Businesses as Government Debts Surge

Higher tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions may push government debts to new highs over the coming years, making the ...

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IMF Members Stress Unity Amid Global Trade Turbulence

IMF member countries emphasize the critical role of the institution in guiding nations through uncertain trade dynamics, ...

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IMF's Georgieva says Argentine people to decide election, government should keep reforms

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday that Argentina's election in October was ...

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IMF Cuts 2025 US Growth Forecast on Trade Tensions

The International Monetary Fund slashed its U.S. growth forecast from its projection earlier in the year, and also lowered ...

Latam, Caribbean Slow Growth Has Downside Risks, Says IMF

Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Western Hemisphere Department Rodrigo Valdes speaks during an interview ...

Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says

Officials from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and key countries underscored the need for credible economic data ...

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Bessent says IMF and World Bank 'falling short' as he calls for rebalancing of international financial system

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are "falling short" ...

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