IMF Warns of Mounting Economic Pressure in the Middle East Amid Regional Conflict
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted growing economic challenges facing the Middle East as regional conflict threatens stability, disrupts...
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IMF Warns of Uneven Global Economic Growth as Geopolitical and Financial Risks Persist
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted continuing uncertainty in the global economy, with geopolitical tensions, changing financial conditions and...
IMF Chief Calls for International Cooperation to Address AI and Cybersecurity Risks
The International Monetary Fund has highlighted the need for stronger international cooperation as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity threats create new...
IMF Leaders to Discuss Building Resilient Economies Amid AI Disruption, Energy Costs and Rising Debt
Global economic policymakers are preparing to examine how countries can protect economic stability and sustain growth as artificial intelligence transforms...
Global Financial Experts Discuss Practical Measures to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud Under Bangkok Blueprint
International financial regulators and experts are discussing ways to strengthen the global response to cyber-enabled fraud, focusing on how countries...
Global Experts Highlight Cooperation and Stronger Regulations to Combat Cyber-Enabled Fraud
Cyber-enabled fraud is emerging as a growing challenge for financial institutions, businesses, governments and consumers as digital transactions and online...
IMF Warns of Growing Financial Stability Risks From AI Investments, Rising Bond Yields and Cyberattacks
Global financial markets have demonstrated resilience amid economic uncertainty, but emerging vulnerabilities could threaten financial stability if they are not...
Emerging Economies Face Slower Growth in 2026 Before Expected Recovery in 2027
Emerging market and developing economies are expected to experience a moderation in economic growth in 2026, followed by a potential...
AI-Powered Cyberattacks Could Become a Systemic Risk to Global Financial Stability
Artificial intelligence is changing the cybersecurity landscape, creating new opportunities to detect digital threats while also giving malicious actors tools...
IMF Panel to Examine How Central Banks Can Navigate Monetary Policy Uncertainty
Central banks are facing a difficult balancing act as they respond to changing economic conditions, uncertain inflation trends and risks...
IMF to Unveil October 2026 Global Economic Outlook as Markets Await New Growth Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund is preparing to release its October 2026 World Economic Outlook, a major economic assessment expected to...
IMF, World Bank and Bank of Thailand to Launch Bangkok Blueprint Against Digital Financial Fraud
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group and the Bank of Thailand are preparing to introduce a coordinated...
Global Financial Stability Faces Hidden Risks Despite Market Resilience
Financial markets have continued to demonstrate their ability to withstand economic uncertainty, but their apparent strength does not eliminate the...
IMF Highlights Fiscal Capacity Development as a Key to Economic Resilience and Sustainable Growth
In an increasingly unpredictable global economy, governments need strong public finances to respond to economic shocks, maintain essential services and...
IMF Updates Economic Surveillance Strategy as Global Risks Become More Complex
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has updated its approach to monitoring global economies as countries face a rapidly changing environment...
Global Economic Expansion Loses Momentum as Second-Quarter Growth Slows
The global economy continued to expand during the second quarter of 2026, but the pace of growth weakened slightly compared...
IMF Examines How Corporate Tax Changes Can Affect Economies Across Borders
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has released new analysis examining how changes in corporate taxation in one country can influence...
IMF Updates Global Economic Surveillance Framework to Address New Sources of Risk
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has completed its 2026 Comprehensive Surveillance Review, updating the way it monitors economic and financial...
Global Institutions Warn Energy and Trade Disruptions Could Deepen Economic and Food Security Risks
Washington: Four major international institutions have warned that disruptions to energy supplies and global trade can create wider risks for...
IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Keep Global Inflation Under Pressure
Washington: The International Monetary Fund has warned that the latest energy-market shock could slow the decline in global inflation and...
IMF and World Bank Strengthen Debt Assessment Rules for Low-Income Countries
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank have approved a major update to the framework used to assess debt sustainability...
IMF Warns Lebanon Faces Deep Economic Pressure as Reform Efforts Continue
Washington/Beirut: Lebanon’s economy continues to face severe pressure amid regional security developments, high inflation, infrastructure damage and significant displacement, according...
World Bank Updates Public-Sector Debt Database With New Global Economic Data
The World Bank has updated its Quarterly Public Sector Debt database, providing fresh debt-related information for selected developing and emerging-market...
IMF Says Lebanon Maintains Macroeconomic Stability as Economic Reform Efforts Continue
Lebanon has maintained some signs of macroeconomic stability while continuing to face major challenges in rebuilding its financial system and...
Global Economic Growth Slows Slightly as Second-Quarter GDP Expansion Eases
Global Economy: The world economy recorded a modest slowdown in growth during the second quarter of 2026, according to newly...
Senegal President Set for Talks With IMF Chief on Economic Reforms
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to hold high-level discussions with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva as...
IMF Article Calls for a Broader View of Global Innovation
Washington, September The global debate over technological innovation often concentrates heavily on the world's two largest economies, potentially overlooking the...
Argentina: Inflation Eases to 1.7% in August as Milei Government Faces Economic Pressure
Argentina recorded a 1.7% monthly inflation rate in August, the lowest monthly figure in 14 months, according to data from...
IMF Examines How War Can Reshape Economies and the Path to Recovery
The International Monetary Fund is examining the deeper economic consequences of war, with a newly published study focusing on how...
AI Could Deliver a Major Growth Boost for Sub-Saharan Africa, IMF Finds
Washington: Artificial intelligence could become a significant driver of economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa if countries move quickly to expand...
IMF Warns Global Economy Faces Uneven Growth as War and AI Reshape Outlook
IMF Washington,The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the global economy has remained more resilient than expected despite major geopolitical and...
IMF Warns Emerging Economies Face Tougher Growth Environment as Global Risks Mount
Global Economy AI Generated Photo Washington, Emerging and developing economies are confronting a more complicated economic environment as geopolitical tensions,...
IMF Warns Global Economic Imbalances Are Widening Again as China’s Surplus Expands
Global current account imbalances widened further in 2025, marking a renewed reversal of the narrowing trend that followed the global...
Global Economy Set for 3% Growth in 2026 as AI Momentum Offsets War-Related Pressures
Global growth is projected at 3.0% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, according to the IMF's latest World Economic Outlook...
Sovereign Wealth Funds Surge Past $15 Trillion as State-Owned Investment Power Expands
Global Finance, August 16, 2026: Sovereign wealth funds have emerged as some of the most powerful long-term investors in the...
IMF Keeps Global Growth Outlook at 3% as War Risks and AI Boom Pull Economy in Opposite Directions
The global economy is showing greater resilience than many expected despite geopolitical tensions, energy disruptions and uncertainty surrounding international trade....
The Books Shaping the Future of the Global Economy
In an era marked by economic uncertainty, technological disruption, and geopolitical rivalry, understanding global economic trends has become more important...
Guyana’s Economic Boom Gains Momentum as Oil Wealth Fuels Broad-Based Growth
Guyana is reinforcing its position as one of the world's fastest-growing economies, with strong expansion driven by both its rapidly...
Saudi Arabia Strengthens Economic Resilience While Accelerating Vision 2030 Reforms
Saudi Arabia continues to demonstrate notable economic resilience despite heightened geopolitical tensions across the Middle East. Although regional uncertainty has...
IMF Warns of Severe Humanitarian and Economic Risks from Escalating Middle East Conflicts
Washington D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued a stark warning early Saturday, stating that ongoing instability in the...
