International Monetary Fund
-
Al Jazeera Analysis: Tajikistan's economy is growing rapidly, but it is highly dependent on remittances, and the World Bank still classifies it as a country at high risk of debt distress.
The article states that Tajikistan's GDP grew by 8.2% in the first half of 2026, with fixed capital investment increasing by 18.4%. However, its economy is highly dependent on remittances, which accou
-
Colombia's new president has ordered his economic team to open negotiations with the IMF as the country faces a fiscal crisis.
Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced in a national address on Sunday evening that he has ordered his economic team to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (
-
Zambia to Resume Open Access to Diesel Pipeline by January, Delaying IMF Requirement
Zambia will allow open access to its sole fuel-import pipeline by January, a senior official stated. This move suggests a delay in meeting a key request from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
-
Mozambique, Senegal Eurobonds Top Emerging Market Returns, Lifted by IMF Talks
Mozambique and Senegal’s eurobonds are topping returns across emerging markets, spurred by progress in talks with the International Monetary Fund over new programs. These gains defy a broader dip in e
-
Senegal Joins JPMorgan's New Frontier-Markets Bond Index
Senegal, a cash-strapped nation that recently agreed to a $2.2 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund and is seeking to rework its debts, has been included in a new frontier-markets bond
-
Elon Musk predicts AI and robots will more than double global economy in under 10 years, adding $126 trillion in annual output
On September 9, Elon Musk posted on X that "AI+robots will more than double the global economy in less than 10 years." According to IMF projections, global GDP is estimated at $126 trillion in 2026, m
-
Market attention is focused on rumors surrounding the future of European Central Bank President Lagarde and core hawk Executive Board member Schnabel, which could impact the policy path after December.
Speculation is mounting regarding the potential early departure of European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde (rumored to take over as Chair of the World Economic Forum or enter French po
-
IMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job over Trump tariff remarks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) dropped LSE professor Ricardo Reis as a top candidate for its chief economist position after he stated that the US president’s trade war would hurt American consu
-
IMF Weighs Pandemic Preparedness Reforms for Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads
IMF Weighs Pandemic Preparedness Reforms for Congo as Ebola Outbreak Spreads
-
Senegal to Negotiate Debt Reprofiling with Creditors to Make Loans Sustainable for IMF Program
Senegal will seek to negotiate a debt reprofiling instead of a restructuring in talks with creditors as the West African nation moves to make its loans sustainable to qualify for an International Mone
-
IMF is considering opening a local office in Venezuela, establishing permanent representation for the first time in years
IMF is considering opening a local office in Venezuela, establishing permanent representation for the first time in years
-
The Wall Street Journal Analysis: Bond Market Not Only Focused on Government Borrowing, But Also Concerned About Weak Economic Growth
The Wall Street Journal analyzes that despite many governments appearing more fiscally prudent than the United States, aging populations and sluggish economic growth mean the global debt problem remai
-
Former IMF deputy Gita Gopinath says Trump's tariffs are 'straight-out protectionism'
The economist also commented on looming threats to the dollar and described the current global economic situation as a 'great gamble'.
-
IMF Warns Oil Price Gains, Rising Debt, and Stalled Disinflation Threaten Global Outlook
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva stated that while the global economy has weathered the Iran energy shock better than feared, aided by AI investment and increased non-Gulf energy supply, renewed oil pri
-
Egypt's bond risk premium has fallen to its lowest level since 2014.
The decline is attributed to record foreign-currency reserves and a vote of confidence from the International Monetary Fund, signaling an easing of the nation's decade-long debt distress.
-
Despite the UK economy growing by 0.4% in the second quarter, the International Monetary Fund warned that a war with Iran could hit UK economic growth harder than other rich nations.
Official UK data shows that the economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter, following a 0.6% increase in the first quarter, with business investment rising by 1.7%, exceeding the expectations of econo
-
IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz says domestic stablecoins could boost demand for dollar-backed tokens, as users may favor digital dollars for their liquidity, network effects and
IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz says domestic stablecoins could boost demand for dollar-backed tokens, as users may favor digital dollars for their liquidity, network effects and cross-bor
-
Ghana Made $1.9 Billion Loss on Gold Purchases in 2025, IMF Says
Ghana's central bank incurred losses of 22 billion cedis ($1.9 billion) in 2025 under a domestic gold purchase program aimed at boosting the country's foreign-exchange reserves, the IMF said.
-
Gabon, Africa's highest yielder, tops emerging sovereign bond returns
Investors have turned bullish on Gabon, buoyed by expectations that an International Monetary Fund program will help it avert a debt restructuring.
-
IMF warns Brazil's stablecoin activity outpaces traditional capital flows
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Brazil's stablecoin market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with cross-border crypto flows growing faster than traditional capital flows.
-
El Salvador Received $35.4 Million in Crypto Remittances in the First Half of the Year, Accounting for 0.7% of the Over $5 Billion Remittance Market
Svmuu News: According to data from the Central Bank of El Salvador, the country received more than $5 billion in remittances from abroad in the first half of 2026, of which only $35.4 million was sett
-
Sources: Pakistan Seeks $10 Billion in Funding from the U.S. After Mediating Iran Talks
Svmuu News: According to sources familiar with the matter, Pakistan has requested $10 billion from the United States to stabilize its exchange rate. If approved, the fund would provide a lifeline to t
-
International Monetary Fund: Market Has Begun to Bet on Fed Rate Hike
Svmuu reports that the International Monetary Fund stated the expected timeline for the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target return has been pushed back to the end of 2027, compared to a previous for
-
The government plans to expand the electronic food voucher program, named Kalabarg, to provide basic food subsidies for eligible families
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani stated that to alleviate economic pressure from US sanctions, Iran is seeking to improve livelihoods by controlling inflation and increasing househol
-
Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba stated that the government might resort to constitutional measures to resolve the 2026 budget deadlock if negotiations with lawmakers fail. The dispute threatens to complicate Senegal's efforts to secure a new aid program from the International Monetary Fund.
Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba stated that the government might resort to constitutional measures to resolve the 2026 budget deadlock if negotiations with lawmakers fail. The dispute threatens to
-
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Bangladesh's per capita GDP to reach $2,886 in 2026, surpassing India's $2
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Bangladesh's per capita GDP to reach $2,886 in 2026, surpassing India's $2,749 for the first time. However, the IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook
-
South Korea's current account surplus reached $116.63 billion in the second quarter
South Korea's current account surplus reached $116.63 billion in the second quarter, driven by strong chip exports, ranking second among major global economies and exceeding the combined surpluses of
-
IMF Official Urges Monetary Flexibility, Citing Limited Effectiveness of FX Intervention
Foreign exchange intervention has limited long-term effectiveness beyond short-term benefits, and countries' currencies should be allowed to adjust to global shocks, a senior official at the Internati
-
ECB President Lagarde: The global economy shows resilience, but growth risks are skewed to the downside, and inflation risks are skewed to the upside.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings that the global economy has shown surprising resilience in the face of high unce
-
IMF, ECB, and CBO Question US Treasury Secretary Bessent's "Growth Solves Deficit" Logic
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insists that the U.S. can primarily rely on faster, sustained economic growth to bring down its debt curve. However, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, E
-
Senegal Plans to Cut Next Year's Budget Deficit Below IMF Forecast
Senegal plans to cut its budget deficit next year to below the International Monetary Fund's forecast, as it seeks to restructure its debt and secure a new financing program from the IMF.
-
IMF Warns AI Investment Bust Could Cut Global Economic Growth by Up to 1.3 Pct Points in 2028 Under Downside Scenario
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that an AI investment bust could reduce global economic growth by up to 1.3 percentage points in 2028, according to a downside scenario, not its baseline fo
-
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh declined to give a clear signal on interest rate hikes, leading traders to lower their bets on a hike this month to 15%, and the DXY fell by 0.1%.
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh, speaking at an IMF event in Bangkok on Thursday, made no forward-looking statements regarding the path of monetary policy, only reiterating the Federal Reserve's commit
-
Fed's Warsh says AI path will be 'very bumpy' but ultimately 'very good' for wealth
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said he's optimistic that artificial intelligence will make economies that use it well more productive and wealthier, though he warned the road there will be "very
-
IMF: India to become world's fourth-largest economy by 2027, surpassing Japan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India's economy will reach US$4.52 trillion by 2027, overtaking Japan to become the world's fourth-largest. Japan is expected to slip to sixth place that
-
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meet in Thailand, Iran War Impact in Focus
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors met in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, with the global economic outlook clouded by uncertainty due to the US-Israel war with Iran. The meeting, held co
-
ADB executive and Thai Deputy PM urge acceleration of ASEAN power grid plan at IMF-World Bank meeting in Bangkok
ADB executive and Thai Deputy PM urge acceleration of ASEAN power grid plan at IMF-World Bank meeting in Bangkok, stating that Southeast Asia remains vulnerable to energy shocks and needs to connect g
-
IMF projects South Korea's GDP per capita to exceed $40,000 this year for the first time, reaching $43,512
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects South Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita to exceed $40,000 for the first time this year, reaching $43,512. This is a 19.5% increase from an
-
IMF calls for restrictive policies, while BOK chief emphasizes exchange-rate stability amid inflation uncertainty
During the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, IMF called for restrictive policies to navigate inflation uncertainty. Separately, Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-so
-
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva: AI infrastructure investment drives global economic growth, expected to significantly boost growth rates in Asian economies.
According to RTHK's instant financial news, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated on Monday that strong investment in artificial intelligence (AI) in
-
IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok to be dominated by US-Israel war on Iran and high global debt
Finance officials from around the world are gathering in Bangkok this week for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank. The US-Israel war on Iran, now in its eighth
-
IMF warns: Wealthy nations such as the United States, Europe, and Japan are facing increasingly severe debt distress, with borrowing costs soaring.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), which typically intervenes when poor countries face debt distress, will confront the growing debt problems of wealthy nations this week. Government borrowing cos
-
IMF warns global government debt could hit 100% of GDP by 2028, a level unseen since World War II
IMF warns global government debt could hit 100% of GDP by 2028, a level unseen since World War II. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva adds that advanced economies are the biggest contributors, and relying
-
IMF warns tokenized equity markets are less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading, amplifying financial risks.
IMF warns tokenized equity markets are less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading, amplifying financial risks.
-
Al Jazeera analysis: October 7 attacks have reshaped Middle East power balance, weakening US influence and Iran's alliances
Al Jazeera's analysis indicates that the past three years, following the October 7 attacks, have seen the Middle East's power balance significantly altered. The US influence has weakened, and Iran's n
-
IMF chief warns France to 'get its house in order' as 10-year bond yields surge over 100 bps this year
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva issued a stark warning to the French government in a CNBC interview on Wednesday, urging it to bring its finances under control. France is facing political i
-
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to speak at IMF meetings on Oct. 16, potentially reinforcing or recalibrating Fed's message before blackout period
Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is scheduled to appear in a moderated conversation at the fall meetings of the International Monetary Fund on Oct. 16 in Bangkok (11:30 pm U.S. Eastern time on Oct. 15), just
- No data
International Monetary Fund
24H Trending
-
1
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is down approximately 8 basis points from its previous close, currently at 4.96%.
-
2
Google and Microsoft's Q3 capital expenditure falls short of estimates, raising concerns about AI build-out costs and delays
-
3
Report: Hedge Funds Exit Bitcoin ETF Arbitrage Trades, Sovereign Wealth Funds and Retail Investors Step In
-
4
New ECB staff estimates show bond yield rise cutting 2027-28 growth by a cumulative 100 BPS and inflation by 90 BPS vs Sept baseline.
-
5
Israel continues its attacks on Gaza, with the Gaza Ministry of Health stating that dozens have died while awaiting permission to leave, renewing calls to open the Rafah crossing.
-
6
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran is ready to expand cooperation with Turkey to serve common interests and enhance regional security.
-
7
Event prediction platform Kalshi completes $1 billion funding round, reaching a valuation of $40 billion, with non-sports revenue run rate exceeding $1 billion.
-
8
DBS Hong Kong to launch DBS Vantage Card, Hong Kong's first Visa Infinite Privilege Card
-
9
Unlimit founder backs Phase blockchain with $45M as mainnet launches
-
10
onXRP Team to Launch New Trading Method on XRP Ledger Next Week
Markets Today
Recommended Reading
