Nation Oct 14 IMF upgrades U.S. economic outlook as tariffs cause less disruption, for now By Chris Rugaber, Associated Press
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
Economy Apr 16 IMF says outlook for world economy is brighter but still modest by historical standards 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. By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
World Oct 12 IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict, climate change Most of the population in conflict-affected countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad and northern Nigeria depends on climate-vulnerable agriculture. By Taiwo Adebayo, Associated Press
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
Jul 28 IMF agrees to release $7.5 billion to Argentina as its economy reels from drought By Associated Press The International Monetary Fund says it reached an agreement with Argentina that would open the door for the cash-strapped South American country to receive $7.5 billion over the next few months. Continue reading
May 30 Ukraine’s economy shows ‘resilience’ amid Russian invasion, IMF says By David McHugh, Associated Press Gavin Gray, the IMF's mission chief to Ukraine, says the economy is showing "remarkable resilience" following Russian attacks on its electricity infrastructure. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch 5:32 Americans get relief from rising food and gas prices, but core inflation remains high By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris Inflation cooled last month to its lowest level in nearly two years. The price of groceries dropped three-tenths of a percent in March, marking the first decline in that index since September 2020. But core inflation, which does not include… Continue watching
Apr 11 WATCH: Yellen holds news conference during worrying IMF-World Bank spring meetings By Paul Wiseman, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held a news conference Tuesday as the outlook for the world economy has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks. Continue reading