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IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecast Amid Mideast War Concerns
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IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecast Amid Mideast War Concerns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has significantly lowered its global growth forecast, warning of potential recession and increased inflation due to the escalating war in the Middle East. The report also included revised economic projections for several countries, including Bulgaria and Serbia.

Businessstraits-times6d ago

IMF Research Highlights Deep Economic Costs of Wars

New research from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicates that wars impose significant and long-lasting economic costs on affected countries. The study underscores the profound financial impact of conflicts.

Pakistan Ends Sugar Price Controls, Meets IMF Benchmark
Financeexpress-tribune13d ago

Pakistan Ends Sugar Price Controls, Meets IMF Benchmark

Pakistan has implemented a new sugar policy that eliminates price controls and removes zoning curbs, aiming to open the sector to greater competition. This move also fulfills a benchmark set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

IMF Warns of Rising Global Debt
Financefaz26d ago

IMF Warns of Rising Global Debt

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that the world is increasingly burdened by debt, attributing the continuous rise in debt levels to politicians' tendency to focus on electoral cycles.

IMF to Set Tax Benchmarks for Pakistan's FBR
Businessexpress-tribune27d ago

IMF to Set Tax Benchmarks for Pakistan's FBR

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly set to establish new tax benchmarks for Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), focusing on audits, digital invoicing, and enforcement outcomes.

Staff-level agreement delayed amid Middle East crisis, negotiations to continue: IMF
WorldDawn1mo ago

Staff-level agreement delayed amid Middle East crisis, negotiations to continue: IMF

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday confirmed that its mission could not reach a staff level agreement (SLA) on the third review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) despite considerable progress, and that negotiations would continue. In its ‘end of mission statement’, the IMF said its team, headed by Iva Petrova, held discussions with Pakistani authorities on the third revie...

IMF Urges US to Relax Trade Restrictions
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IMF Urges US to Relax Trade Restrictions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the United States to collaborate with its trade partners to mutually ease trade restrictions.

IMF Urges Japan to Address Fiscal Risks
FinanceSCMP1mo ago

IMF Urges Japan to Address Fiscal Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is pressing Japan to address its fiscal risks, indicating a more assertive stance on the country's economic and financial policies.

Businesskyiv-independent4d ago

IMF and Ukraine Disagree Over FOPs in Economic Discussions

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Ukraine are reportedly at odds over the issue of FOPs (likely referring to 'Fizichna Osoba-Pidpryyemets' or individual entrepreneurs) in their ongoing economic discussions. The disagreement highlights a key point of contention in financial reforms.

IMF Predicts 25% Cuts in Social Support Due to War
Worldobservador5d ago

IMF Predicts 25% Cuts in Social Support Due to War

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 25% reduction in social support programs, such as unemployment benefits and anti-poverty supplements, attributing the cuts to the impact of ongoing wars.

IMF staff-level deal delayed amid Middle East crisis
BusinessDawn1mo ago

IMF staff-level deal delayed amid Middle East crisis

• Lender, govt remain tight-lipped on review outcome • War tensions cloud fiscal, economic projections • Final session focuses on FBR transformation plan • Budget discussions may continue until IMF-WB spring meetings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) could not reach a staff-level agreement (SLA) on the third review of the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) within the scheduled ...

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict to Drive Up Food Prices
Financebalkan-web5d ago

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict to Drive Up Food Prices

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting lives and livelihoods, and is expected to lead to an increase in food prices globally. This warning followed a meeting on April 8 between leaders of the IMF, World Bank Group, and other programs.

Financetrinidad-express7d ago

IMF Confirms Haiti Meets Economic Targets

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that Haiti has successfully met its economic targets. This assessment indicates progress in the country's financial and structural reforms.

IMF Warns of Rising Global Debt Burden
Financefaz26d ago

IMF Warns of Rising Global Debt Burden

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that the world is sinking into a debt swamp, attributing the problem to politicians' short-term electoral thinking and worsening demographics. This highlights a significant global economic concern.

FMA Head Ettl Moves to International Monetary Fund
Financeder-standard29d ago

FMA Head Ettl Moves to International Monetary Fund

Helmut Ettl, the 60-year-old board member of Austria's Financial Market Authority (FMA), is being sent by the National Bank to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he will serve as Executive Director starting in November.

Businessmyjoyonline1mo ago

Interest rates declined by 23% since January 2025, but market pressures likely to resurface – Report

“Looking ahead, we expect a gradual firming of yields in Q1’26, with short-term rates projected to rise by 50–60 basis points from quarter 4, 2025 levels, driven by increased issuance and tighter liquidity conditions. Market pressures are likely to resurface in quarter 2 2026, as investors reassess the durability of fiscal consolidation beyond the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme horizon, potentially pushing 91- day and 182-day bill rates towards the 14%–18% range by end- quarter 2...

IMF Urges Modernization of Inflation Metrics
Financemercopress1mo ago

IMF Urges Modernization of Inflation Metrics

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is calling on countries to update their methods for measuring inflation and other economic indicators, advocating for the integration of point-of-sale and online data to address growing 'blind spots' in fast-changing economies.