Asia set to ‘continue to outpace the world’, says IMF, as it asks central banks to stay focused on price stabilityAsia's central banks are advised to potentially tighten monetary policy in response to rising inflation expectations. Inflation has been im...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
No magic fix: IMF chief warns growth cannot solve America's $40 trillion debtThe head of the International Monetary Fund highlights the urgent need to address global debt levels. Rising interest rates and inflation h...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
US Fed’s Bowman sees no urgency for another rate hikeMichelle Bowman, the Vice Chair for Supervision of the US Federal Reserve, spoke during the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok. She stated ...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
IMF chief urges US and wealthy nations to rein in debt to ease global economic pressureThe International Monetary Fund emphasized the urgent need to address rising global debt impacting low-income countries. IMF Managing Direc...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
AI boom’s funding web could spread losses across global markets, IMF warnsThe IMF reports that global AI investment could induce a significant market correction if expectations are unmet. Economic growth has been ...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidationECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consoli...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Global Market: IMF urges governments to cut spending, reduce debt as borrowing costs riseThe IMF has urged governments worldwide to rein in spending, narrow budget deficits and reduce debt as global public debt approaches 100% o...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
What if AI boom busts? 22% of assets would be with 110 weak lenders: IMFThe IMF's latest stress test examined how banks would cope with an AI crash, soaring government bond yields and an economic slowdown. Under...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
AI boom lifts China, India as global trade growth accelerates, IMF saysSilvana Tenreyro, the IMF's new chief economist, highlighted the robust growth in AI-related trade. This growth has significantly outpaced ...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
IMF sees India bucking global slowdown, raises 2026 growth forecast to 7%IMF has increased India's growth forecast for 2026 due to stronger-than-expected economic momentum. Resilient domestic demand and robust se...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Global Market: BoE's Megan Greene says UK interest rates may not be restrictive enoughBank of England policymaker Megan Greene said the IMF’s upward revision to the UK’s economic growth forecast supports her view that monetar...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%, warns of rising risks from war and debtThe IMF projects global growth of 3.1% in 2026, supported by AI infrastructure investment, but warns that prolonged Middle East conflict, e...
13 Oct, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
IMF raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7%The International Monetary Fund has increased India's economic growth projections for FY27 and FY28 to 7%. This adjustment reflects resilie...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Productivity gains from AI could help offset Asia's ageing population problem, IMF saysArtificial intelligence stands as a promising solution to counterbalance the issues arising from decreasing workforces across Asia. The Int...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Policymakers take on energy shock, rising debt at IMF-World Bank meetingsFinance ministers and central bankers will meet in Bangkok to discuss challenges affecting the global economy this week. The key concerns i...
12 Oct, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Rich countries on the debt frontline: How the Iran war is shifting world's risk map by squeezing America, Europe and JapanThe International Monetary Fund confronts increased borrowing costs and record debt levels among developed countries. As inflation rises, g...
10 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
IMF chief warns energy shock, growing debt and AI risks threaten global growthIMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, record public debt and the AI investment boom are fuelling inflation and thr...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.45 PM IST