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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 ...
Trump says the U.S. and China are 'actively' discussing tariffs. Beijing says that's false.
China standoff over high tariff levels that amount to a mutual trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies.
Syria’s new foreign minister will appear at the UN in his first US visit
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani raised his country’s new flag at U.N. headquarters in New York on Friday where he ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ireland to Give 141 Million Euros to World Bank Fund for Poorest Countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ireland will contribute about 141.4 million euros ($161 million)to the World Bank's latest ...
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 ...
Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...
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 ...
IMF to help Syria rebuild institutions, re-enter world economy, Georgieva says
The International Monetary Fund plans to work with Syria to help it reintegrate into the global economy, IMF chief Kristalina ...
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Special edition: The World Bank Spring Meetings go quiet on climate
Despite hopeful tones, this year's World Bank meetings were light on climate ambitions. Plus, Brazil’s forest ambitions and ...
Consumer sentiment falls to lowest level since post-pandemic inflation peak
Consumer sentiment nosedived in April to the lowest level since the peak of the post-pandemic inflation surge as President Trump’s trade battles shake the global economy. Sentiment dropped ...