Bessent urges World Bank to end restrictions on upstream oil, gas financingUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the World Bank to ease restrictions on oil and gas financing, support deep-sea mining, and reform...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.04 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...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Global Market: IMF warns of energy shock, AI correction risks to Asia's growth outlookThe IMF warned that Asia’s economic growth may slow to 4.4% in 2027 amid energy price shocks, Middle East conflict, AI market correction ri...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.32 AM 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: 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
IMF edges up 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but warns economy is ‘vulnerable to setbacks from both directions’The International Monetary Fund has updated its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent. Concerns remain about the economy's resilie...
13 Oct, 2026, 07.05 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
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 sounds alarm on mounting fiscal strains as major economies grapple with high debtThe IMF has urged major economies to rein in fiscal deficits and rebuild financial buffers as high public debt and rising borrowing costs l...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.33 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
IMF says AI investment propping up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlookThe International Monetary Fund forecasts a global GDP growth of over 3% for 2026 driven by strong AI investment. Despite this growth, down...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.05 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
Pakistan sees growth above 4%, looks to raise more than $1 billion from privatisationThe outlook for Pakistan's economy appears optimistic, with anticipated growth rates of over 4% this fiscal year, spurred by strategic gove...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.11 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 reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billionThe International Monetary Fund has achieved a staff-level agreement with Pakistan for its lending programs. This agreement could potential...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Sri Lanka for $345 million in financingThe International Monetary Fund has agreed to a $345 million financing deal with Sri Lanka. This deal is contingent upon the upcoming 2027 ...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST