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IMF, Trade Wars and global growth

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 draft statement after a week of discussions that have been overshadowed by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

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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 its outlook for global growth, as tariffs take a toll on economic activity.

Markets Insider on MSN · 3d

The IMF just slashed its global growth outlook — and said the US will be hit hard in the trade war

"If sustained, this abrupt increase in tariffs and attendant uncertainty will significantly slow global growth," the IMF wrote.

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.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

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.

Yonhap News (English) on MSN · 1d

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,

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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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Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions

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

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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 chief hails 'constructive' Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday that financial leaders meeting in Washington this week had shown a "remarkably constructive spirit," despite the uncertainty from Donald Trump's ...

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 ...

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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 for its people to decide, clarifying her remarks on Thursday that Argentina ...

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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Peronist leaders accuse IMF chief of publicly backing Milei

Axel Kicillof and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner accuse IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of publicly backing ...

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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on the Fourth Review under the Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka

IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund ...

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