Economy Apr 14 IMF cuts the outlook for global growth in the fallout from from Iran war By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Apr 22 Watch 7:51 Economic forecasts show Trump's tariffs having major global impact President Trump’s trade wars are likely to slow down economic growth across the globe significantly this year, according to projections from the International Monetary Fund. And Treasury Secretary Bessent reportedly told investors that he believes the trade war with China… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Economy Apr 22 IMF drops global economic growth forecast amid uncertainty around Trump's tariffs The forecasts are largely in line with many private-sector economists' expectations, though some do fear a recession is increasingly likely. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
World Apr 12 Argentina secures IMF loan and ends most capital controls in key milestones for President Milei President Javier Milei on Friday announced that he would lift most of the country’s strict capital and currency controls next week, a high-stakes gamble made possible by a new loan from the International Monetary Fund. By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press
World Oct 24 IMF leader warns conflict and rivalries put world at risk of falling into slow-growth rut The world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a slow-growth, high-debt rut, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Oct 22 Isolationism 'made America and the world worse off' Yellen tells global finance leaders By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. economy has grown stronger because the Biden administration rejected isolationism, offering a barely veiled criticism of former President Donald Trump’s policies. Continue reading
Oct 22 IMF declares global fight against high inflation is 'almost won' By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The global war against inflation has largely been won — and at surprisingly little cost to economic growth, the International Monetary Fund has declared. Continue reading
Apr 16 IMF says outlook for world economy is brighter but still modest by historical standards By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy, saying the world appears headed for a "soft landing" — reining in inflation without much economic pain and producing steady if modest growth. Continue reading
Oct 10 IMF downgrades global economic growth outlook, cites Mideast war as new risk By Paul Wiseman, David McHugh, Associated Press A series of previous shocks, including the pandemic and Russia’s war in Ukraine, has slashed worldwide economic output by about $3.7 trillion over the past three years compared with pre-COVID trends. Continue reading
Jan 16 War, climate among high priority topics at Davos meeting By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press The World Economic Forum is back with its first winter meetup since 2020 in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos. Leaders are seeking to bridge political divisions in a divided world, buttress a hobbling economy and address concerns about a… Continue reading