Bulgarian President Rumen Radev met with Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund. This meeting is expected to compel Radev to reveal his plans or positions on certain issues.
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, stated that while rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict offer Russia some relief, it is insufficient to offset the impact of sanctions and isolation.
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, stated that wealthy individuals do not require financial support, commenting on temporary measures implemented to ease economic burdens.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict, potentially extending into 2027, could lead to a "much worse outcome" for the global economy, including significant inflation and stunted growth. The warning highlighted potential severe economic damage worldwide and increased energy costs for households.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva met with Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and praised the country's continued progress on economic reforms and resulting macroeconomic stability under the Fund's program.
IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva has issued a warning to prepare for a worsening economic situation, stating that April will be more difficult than March, and advised against implementing COVID-like subsidies or raising interest rates.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has cautioned central banks against prematurely raising interest rates, advising them to closely monitor economic data before making decisions on inflation-induced adjustments.
IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that global growth forecasts would be cut even if a truce holds, emphasizing that the effects of war will persist and urging governments to provide support only to the most vulnerable.
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced her intention to appoint Zeine Zeidane as the new Director of the African Department (AFR), succeeding Abebe Aemro Selassie.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva delivered a speech titled 'Coping and Thriving in a Fluid World' at a Japanese Ministry of Finance symposium, urging preparation for the 'unthinkable' in a dynamic international environment.
Global economic resilience was being tested yet again by the latest war in the Middle East, Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned Thursday...
An economic researcher highlights the challenges in promoting innovation in Europe, referencing IMF head Kristalina Georgieva's view that Europe only undertakes economic reforms when under pressure, and noting a multi-year trend of declining competitiveness.
Bulgarian Finance Minister Galab Donev met with Kristalina Georgieva, Director of the International Monetary Fund, to discuss the progress on Budget 2026, outlining the government's priorities and fiscal policy outlook.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva states that Russia's economy is weakening despite higher oil prices, with long-term prospects dim due to human capital loss, technological lag, and damaged international reputation, leading to a dramatic depletion of oil reserves.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commended Ghana for its impressive reform efforts being undertaken as part of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has issued a stark warning, stating that the global economy could face a 'much worse outcome' if the Middle East conflict extends into 2027.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva advised countries like Nigeria to quickly seek financial assistance from the IMF to mitigate global economic challenges and prevent further decline.
Ahead of upcoming IMF meetings, chief Kristalina Georgieva issued a warning that the international community is increasingly less capable of effectively responding to global economic shocks.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated that central banks face the challenge of balancing energy inflation with softening demand. She emphasized the need for careful policy decisions in the current economic climate.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that the institution expects requests for financial support to increase by $20 billion to $50 billion in the short term, driven by the global consequences of ongoing conflicts.
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington, discussing the need for Montenegro to transition to a more productive, creation-based economy.
Japanese Prime Minister Takachi met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva to discuss cooperation on global economic and financial stability, particularly in light of escalating tensions in Iran.
The Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, stated that energy security is at stake due to ongoing conflicts, emphasizing that uncertainty is the new normal and more shocks are expected.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan highlight emerging markets as increasingly crucial engines for global economic growth.
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva stated in Vienna that a unified European capital market is no longer just important but 'existential' for the economic future of the European Union.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, stated that the sell-off in international bond markets reflects the impact of higher oil prices.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that the world is already in the International Monetary Fund's "unfavorable scenario," with rising inflation and a potential for a much worse outcome if the Middle East war extends into 2027 and oil prices increase.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington, D.C., during the Spring Meetings to discuss ongoing cooperation and Ukraine's reform agenda.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the world must 'prepare for difficult times' if oil prices remain high due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The warning highlights concerns about global energy stability.
IMF head Kristalina Georgieva warned that the global economy is entering a period of overlapping crises, with rising public debt and persistent pressures on energy prices, predicting oil could remain expensive until 2027.
Kristalina Georgieva, head of the International Monetary Fund, stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could trigger another wave of inflation and lead to higher interest rates globally.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that all indications now point to higher prices and lower economic growth, explicitly linking this outlook to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, visiting Japan, expressed strong concern that the escalating Middle East situation could lead to rising energy prices, accelerate inflation, and damage global economic growth if prolonged.
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, issued a stark warning to global policymakers, urging them to prepare for potential inflation surges due to the crisis in the Middle East and to consider even the most extreme scenarios.
Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the International Monetary Fund, warned that a prolonged conflict could impact global energy prices, market sentiment, and inflation, potentially testing the world economy.