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IMF warns war in Iran will leave a lasting drag on world growth

The IMF lowers its global growth outlook and flags the Iran conflict as a lasting drag on the world economy, planning between $20–$50 billion in emergency balance‑of‑payments support while cautioning there will be no neat return to pre‑war conditions; the crisis drives energy costs higher, disrupts supply chains and undermines market confidence, with about 45 million people facing food insecurity. The World Bank also signals slower regional growth and says up to $25 billion can be mobilized quickly for affected developing countries, with as much as $60 billion available over the longer term.

via Euronews.com|

#food-insecurity #global-growth #imf

business11 hours ago•3 min saved

IMF Chief Warns Mythos AI Could Spark Global Cyber Threats to Finance

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva warns Anthropic’s Mythos poses major cybersecurity risks to the global financial system, urging urgent guardrails and international cooperation as regulators and central banks monitor the vulnerabilities exposed by Mythos Preview, with policymakers engaging Wall Street after an urgent regulatory meeting.

via CBS News|

#ai-governance #anthropic-mythos #business

economy1 day ago•4 min saved

IMF Warns Iran War Will Leave Permanent Global Growth Scars, Even With Peace

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says the Iran war will permanently scar global growth, pulling down forecasts due to energy disruptions, damaged infrastructure, and lost confidence—even if a durable peace is reached—striking poorer and oil-importing nations hardest and urging targeted support and prudent fiscal/monetary policy.

via The Guardian|

#economy #georgieva #global-economy

world11 days ago•2 min saved

IMF warns Middle East turmoil could spark global price surge and slower growth

The IMF warned that a protracted conflict in the Middle East threatening oil, gas and fertiliser flows could push energy and food costs higher, dampening global growth and straining households, with outcomes depending on how long the fighting lasts, how far it spreads, and the damage to infrastructure and supply chains.

via The Guardian|

#global-growth #imf #inflation

world1 month ago•2 min saved

IMF approves $8.1B loan to stabilize Ukraine and back reconstruction

The IMF’s executive board approved an $8.1 billion, four-year loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion disbursed immediately, designed to anchor a $136.5 billion international support package, stabilize Ukraine’s balance of payments, and bolster reconstruction and growth ahead of EU accession. Talks in Geneva on postwar reconstruction and a planned trilateral meeting with the US and Russia are aimed at advancing a settlement, as Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange security incidents and cross-border drone activity.

via The Guardian|

#economy #imf #reconstruction

economy1 month ago•2 min saved

IMF urges Japan to persist with rate hikes and resist tax cuts

The IMF told Japan to keep raising interest rates toward a neutral stance and refrain from further fiscal loosening, warning that trimming the 8% consumption tax on food would erode fiscal space and heighten risk from shocks. With inflation above target, the BOJ is gradually winding down stimulus and is expected to reach a neutral policy by 2027, while Japan must maintain a credible medium-term fiscal framework amid high debt and rising interest costs; any tax relief should be limited and temporary, and liquidity should be safeguarded with possible exceptional interventions, supported by a flexible exchange rate to absorb external shocks.

via CNBC|

#bank-of-japan #consumption-tax #economy

world2 months ago•2 min saved

IMF drills for potential dollar rush

The IMF is preparing for extreme scenarios, including a rapid sell-off of dollar-denominated assets, as Georgieva says the Fund models “unthinkable” events. With Trump tariffs and criticisms of the Fed, confidence in the dollar has waned, gold prices surged, and BRICS nations are pursuing de-dollarisation. Georgieva suggested Europe issue more common debt to offer a safe asset alternative, though political resistance makes this difficult. The dollar’s status as the global reserve currency is not expected to change imminently due to the size and liquidity of US debt markets.

via Euractiv|

#brics #de-dollarisation #eu-common-debt

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Markets Brace for a World in Flux Amid Trump’s Policy Push

Global markets are rattled by Donald Trump’s aggressive policy moves, prompting questions about whether geopolitical shifts will escalate or fade and how they’re priced into assets. Despite volatility, IMF growth upgrades and upbeat Q4 earnings suggest fundamentals could support a rebound, even as investors weigh a potential end to the NATO era and a tripolar world order centered on the U.S., China, and Russia. The piece notes that persistent uncertainty, coupled with passive investing, has kept volatility muted, making the task of pricing regime change especially challenging.

via Reuters|

#business #earnings #geopolitics

world2 months ago•4 min saved

IMF Warns Trump’s Tariff Threats Could Trigger Global Economic Slump

The IMF warned that Trump’s tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland could spark a 'spiral of escalation' between the US and Europe, risking slower global growth and market volatility, and hurting households unless diplomacy prevails ahead of Davos.

via The Guardian|

#global-economy #imf #market-volatility

world2 months ago•1 min saved

AI Surge Buoys World Growth as Tariffs Fade, IMF Says

The IMF raised its global growth forecast to 3.3% for 2026, aided by surging AI and tech investment that offset tariff headwinds, with growth easing to 3.2% in 2027 and inflation expected to fall to about 3.8% in 2026.

via The New York Times|

#artificial-intelligence #global-growth #imf

world2 months ago•4 min saved

IMF flags trade tensions and AI slowdown as threats to steady global growth

Global growth is forecast at about 3.3% this year and remains resilient, but the IMF warns that trade tensions and a potential AI-driven market correction could slow activity, stressing the importance of independent central banks; inflation is expected to ease and UK growth is modestly upgraded.

via BBC|

#ai-boom #central-bank-independence #global-growth

world2 months ago•4 min saved

IMF calls for retraining and protections as AI reshapes jobs

An IMF analysis of the US, UK, Germany, Denmark, Brazil and South Africa finds AI-related skill demand is boosting wages but not net employment in the most exposed jobs; five years on, regions with higher AI-skill demand show a 3.6% employment gap. The IMF urges stronger retraining, social protection and education reform so workers can leverage AI rather than compete with it, ahead of Davos.

via Financial Times|

#artificial-intelligence #employment #imf

world3 months ago•7 min saved

The Ongoing Impact of Tariffs on the Global Economy in 2026

Tariffs continue to significantly influence the global economy, with ongoing US-China trade tensions, moderate growth forecasts for 2026, and various geopolitical and economic factors shaping future developments. Despite some mitigation, tariffs have increased costs and uncertainty, impacting global trade and economic growth.

via BBC|

#global-economy #imf #tariffs

world3 months ago•1 min saved

IMF and El Salvador Progress on Bitcoin and Economic Growth

The IMF reports positive progress in El Salvador's economic recovery, highlighting faster-than-expected growth, strong fiscal consolidation efforts, and ongoing structural reforms, with negotiations for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility continuing.

via International Monetary Fund|

#economic-growth #el-salvador #financial-reforms

economy5 months ago•2 min saved

US debt to surpass Italy and Greece, IMF warns

The IMF forecasts that US debt will surpass Italy and Greece by 2030 due to Trump's tax cuts and increased spending, with US debt rising from 125% to 143% of income, driven by large budget deficits and borrowing, while Italy and Greece work to control their debt levels amidst economic challenges.

via The Guardian|

#economy #fiscal-policy #global-economy