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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
IMF's bullish call: Why is India sprinting when the world stumbles?The IMF has raised India's growth forecast to 7% for both FY27 and FY28, highlighting the country's resilience despite higher oil prices an...
Global Market: AI trade faces biggest test yet as chip stocks tumble across AsiaAsian AI stocks tumbled as rising bond yields, higher financing costs, and concerns over excessive infrastructure spending weakened investo...
Surging bond yields wreak havoc on Dalal Street, but IMF sees more pain ahead. Why AI is one of the culpritsThe IMF has flagged three risks to global financial stability: an AI-driven market correction, rising sovereign bond yields and cyberattack...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Billionaire Ray Dalio says we’re nearing point where AI bubble may burstSpeaking at the Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore on Wednesday, Dalio said that a huge amount of debt is being taken out to fund AI...
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 ...
Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warnsRising energy costs and El Nino conditions are challenging developing countries facing financial distress. Governments are struggling to ma...