International Monetary Fund
Increased investor risk-taking could fuel vulnerabilities, warns the IMF
The IMF says world growth is projected to hold steady, but amid weakening prospects and rising threats, the world needs a shift in policy gears
26th Oct 24, 10:25am
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The IMF says world growth is projected to hold steady, but amid weakening prospects and rising threats, the world needs a shift in policy gears
The IMF notes that the recent inflation surge followed a unique disruption to the global economy, but it still offers important lessons for central banks
20th Oct 24, 10:01am
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The IMF notes that the recent inflation surge followed a unique disruption to the global economy, but it still offers important lessons for central banks
The IMF says elevated risks to public debt call for enduring and carefully designed fiscal adjustments
19th Oct 24, 9:20am
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The IMF says elevated risks to public debt call for enduring and carefully designed fiscal adjustments
AI-driven trading could lead to faster and more efficient markets, but also higher trading volumes and greater volatility in times of stress, says the IMF
19th Oct 24, 8:45am
AI-driven trading could lead to faster and more efficient markets, but also higher trading volumes and greater volatility in times of stress, says the IMF
The IMF says currency intervention should be used as part of an integrated policy approach that incorporates other policy levers to mitigate risks
12th Oct 24, 9:00am
The IMF says currency intervention should be used as part of an integrated policy approach that incorporates other policy levers to mitigate risks
Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and maths would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive, says the IMF
8th Oct 24, 9:56am
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Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and maths would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive, says the IMF
Worries that China’s external surpluses result from industrial policies reflect an incomplete view, says the IMF
17th Sep 24, 7:27am
Worries that China’s external surpluses result from industrial policies reflect an incomplete view, says the IMF
The IMF says a productivity slump is eroding living standards and imperiling financial and social stability everywhere
5th Sep 24, 11:02am
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The IMF says a productivity slump is eroding living standards and imperiling financial and social stability everywhere
The IMF notes crypto mining and data centres now account for 2 per cent of global electricity use and nearly 1 per cent of global emissions, and their footprint is growing
24th Aug 24, 11:48am
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The IMF notes crypto mining and data centres now account for 2 per cent of global electricity use and nearly 1 per cent of global emissions, and their footprint is growing
IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
17th Jul 24, 3:12pm
IMF says the major economies are becoming more aligned, but the world’s medium-term prospects remain weak
The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality, says the IMF
18th Jun 24, 9:58am
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The AI transition will require stronger social safety nets, investment in education, and tax systems that support human workers and mitigate inequality, says the IMF
US dollar continues to cede ground in global foreign exchange reserves, but it remains the preeminent reserve currency
12th Jun 24, 9:51am
US dollar continues to cede ground in global foreign exchange reserves, but it remains the preeminent reserve currency
The IMF says policymakers should prioritise steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalising economic growth prospects
17th Apr 24, 11:21am
The IMF says policymakers should prioritise steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalising economic growth prospects
The IMF says the rapid growth of the Private Credit Market as an opaque and highly interconnected segment of the financial system could heighten financial vulnerabilities
11th Apr 24, 4:20pm
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The IMF says the rapid growth of the Private Credit Market as an opaque and highly interconnected segment of the financial system could heighten financial vulnerabilities
The IMF sees mortgage interest rate pain spreading to countries that have remained relatively immune until now, mostly large ones
9th Apr 24, 2:18pm
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The IMF sees mortgage interest rate pain spreading to countries that have remained relatively immune until now, mostly large ones
Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability, says the IMF
1st Apr 24, 9:36am
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Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability, says the IMF
A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
30th Mar 24, 9:30am
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A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
Independence is critical to winning the fight against inflation and achieving stable long-term economic growth, but policymakers risk facing pressure amid a wave of elections this year
23rd Mar 24, 9:01am
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Independence is critical to winning the fight against inflation and achieving stable long-term economic growth, but policymakers risk facing pressure amid a wave of elections this year
Suez Canal trade down 50% in first 2 months of year, while Panama Canal trade fell 32%, disrupting supply chains & distorting key macroeconomic indicators
8th Mar 24, 10:29am
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Suez Canal trade down 50% in first 2 months of year, while Panama Canal trade fell 32%, disrupting supply chains & distorting key macroeconomic indicators
One of the steepest price declines in commercial property in at least a half century heightens risks to investors and lenders. The IMF wants regulators to be vigilant to these growing risks
19th Jan 24, 10:54am
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One of the steepest price declines in commercial property in at least a half century heightens risks to investors and lenders. The IMF wants regulators to be vigilant to these growing risks
AI will affect almost 40 percent of jobs around the world, replacing some and complementing others. We need a careful balance of policies to tap its potential, says Kristalina Georgieva
16th Jan 24, 10:26am
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AI will affect almost 40 percent of jobs around the world, replacing some and complementing others. We need a careful balance of policies to tap its potential, says Kristalina Georgieva
The IMF's charts tracked the most pressing issues for the global economy and policymakers - and they will still be confronting in 2024
13th Jan 24, 9:09am
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The IMF's charts tracked the most pressing issues for the global economy and policymakers - and they will still be confronting in 2024
Generative AI has introduced tantalising possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. The IMF makes an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance
2nd Dec 23, 9:48am
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Generative AI has introduced tantalising possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. The IMF makes an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance
International cooperation is more important than ever because no country can address climate change by itself, says the IMF
28th Nov 23, 9:11am
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International cooperation is more important than ever because no country can address climate change by itself, says the IMF