Global economy in tug-of-war between oil shock and AI boom: IMF chiefThe global economy is weathering an oil shock better than feared. An investment boom in artificial intelligence is now a growth engine. Dra...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Gold little changed with US inflation data in spotlightGold prices held steady as investors kept a watchful eye on upcoming United States inflation data, which is expected to offer insights into...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Oil prices surge 20% in July as US-Iran war heightens Strait of Hormuz tensionsOil prices saw volatility last week but are set for significant monthly gains. Escalating United States-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks ar...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
IMF approves $690 million for Ukraine after reviewThe International Monetary Fund board approved $690 million for Ukraine's loan program. This funding brings total disbursements to about $2...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises above 5,000 as IMF announces emergency fundsVenezuela's death toll from twin earthquakes now exceeds five thousand. The International Monetary Fund has provided emergency financial su...
19 Jul, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
IMF's Georgieva, Venezuelan acting president discuss use of SDRs for earthquake needsThe International Monetary Fund discussed Venezuela's reserve tranche with acting President Delcy Rodriguez. This fund can address urgent h...
09 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
IMF appoints ex-Fed economist Silvana Tenreyro as chief economist, head of researchThe International Monetary Fund appointed Silvana Tenreyro as its next chief economist. She will assume the role of economic counselor and ...
08 Jul, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
Silvana Tenreyro appointed as IMF’s new Economic Counsellor, head of researchSilvana Tenreyro will join the International Monetary Fund as its new chief economist. She brings extensive policy experience and academic ...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
IMF chief says no global slowdown in sight yet, but risks are highThe global economy is holding strong despite the Middle East war. Commodity prices and inflation have risen, but a global slowdown is not y...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
IMF chief says rapid economic recovery still possible if war ends soonThe global economy could rebound quickly from the Middle East war shock if the conflict ends within weeks, IMF Managing Director Kristalina...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Iran war testing global economic resilience, IMF chief saysWest Asia crisis: Speaking at an event in Bangkok, Kristalina Georgieva said the conflict will place new demands on policymakers everywher...
05 Mar, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
IMF's Georgieva urges more scrutiny of non-bank lendersThe International Monetary Fund is advising countries to closely monitor potential risks within non-bank lending markets, especially after ...
17 Oct, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
IMF's Kristalina Georgieva warns of rising inflationary pressures in Asia"ASEAN countries are a bright spot with growth projected at 5% this year and moderating slightly in 2023. Still, the outlook is exceptional...
02 Dec, 2022, 07.23 AM IST
IMF claims UK's tax cuts would intensify fight against cost-of-living issueDespite having warned that the chancellor's mini-budget will cause prices to rise, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified it...
11 Oct, 2022, 09.54 PM IST
World Bank, IMF foresee increasing global recession risks. Details hereIMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President David Malpass on Monday issued a joint warning about the increasing dan...
10 Oct, 2022, 11.20 PM IST
Faster coronavirus recovery could add $9 trillion to global income by 2025: Kristalina GeorgievaSpeaking at a news conference after a meeting of the IMF's steering committee, Georgieva also called on the United States and China to keep...
15 Oct, 2020, 09.44 PM IST
IMF warns coronavirus recession could be worse than 2009International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva called on advanced economies to provide more support to low income countries, and th...
23 Mar, 2020, 11.24 PM IST