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IMF forecasts a seismic shift in the global economy

USA TODAY · 13m

The IMF forecasts a seismic shift in the global economy

The International Monetary Fund has drastically cut its growth projections for this year and 2026, warning of an unsteady economic future over escalating trade tensions.

IMF slashes global growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund slashes its forecasts for global growth blaming US tariff policy and uncertainty. Also on the programme: More than 20 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on tourists in Indian administered Kashmir;

IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecasts for growth in the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs, and warning that further trade tensions would slow growth further.

Bessent demands fixes at IMF and World Bank

The Associated Press - Busines… · 1h

Bessent assails IMF and World Bank and says there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the operations of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday even as he tried to reassure nervous investors that the United States would maintain its global leadership role.

Reuters on MSN · 7h

US Treasury's Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to refocus on core missions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday called on the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to refocus on their core missions of macroeconomic stability and development, arguing that they have strayed too far into vanity projects such as climate change that have reduced their effectiveness.

Yahoo Finance on MSN · 7h

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" of their original missions and guilty of "mission creep" as he asked them to refocus efforts on helping the US restore balance to the international economic system.

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U.S. Calls for Sweeping Reforms to I.M.F. and World Bank

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argued in a speech that the multilateral economic institutions have veered away from their ...

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IMF Urges BOJ Flexibility on Tightening as Trump Dents Outlook

The Bank of Japan should be flexible and data-dependent in proceeding with any further interest-rate hikes as US tariffs ...

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Trump administration says IMF and World Bank are falling short of their missions

The treasury secretary said the Trump administration remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and the World ...

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IMF says tariff pressures to push global public debt past pandemic levels

Economic pressures from steep new U.S. tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels to nearly 100% of ...

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IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge as Economic Growth Weakens

The International Monetary Fund warned that global public borrowing will likely surge this year as trade tensions triggered ...

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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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Bessent says international financial institutions aren’t doing their job

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to return to their original ...

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IMF Issues Playbook for Faster Sovereign Debt Restructurings

Global financial leaders on Wednesday launched a blueprint for emerging-market debt restructurings, an effort to streamline a ...

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