World Oct 16 IMF-World Bank meetings focus on global risks and potential benefits of AI By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
World Oct 14 IMF chief urges wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressure The U.S. and other wealthy nations need to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that are weighing most heavily on low-income countries and straining the global financial system, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
Politics Aug 19 7 questions about the national debt hitting $40 trillion There is a lot to unpack about the national debt. Here's a starter guide to what's happening with the national debt right now. By Lisa Desjardins
Economy Jul 08 World economy expected to grow sluggish 3% this year, IMF says The IMF forecasts assume that the Strait of Hormuz reopens later this month — even though U.S. strikes on Iran resumed and President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that a ceasefire with Iran was over. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Economy Apr 14 IMF cuts the outlook for global growth in the fallout from from Iran war The Iran war has stalled the world's economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Apr 22 Watch 7:51 Economic forecasts show Trump's tariffs having major global impact By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant 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… Continue watching
Apr 22 IMF drops global economic growth forecast amid uncertainty around Trump's tariffs By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The forecasts are largely in line with many private-sector economists' expectations, though some do fear a recession is increasingly likely. Continue reading
Apr 12 Argentina secures IMF loan and ends most capital controls in key milestones for President Milei By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 24 IMF leader warns conflict and rivalries put world at risk of falling into slow-growth rut By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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