IMF chief says AI risks may exceed opportunities without safeguards and ethical frameworkThe risks of artificial intelligence may exceed its opportunities if no adequate safeguards and ethical framework are put in place, IMF chi...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Gold price, silver rate suffer weekly losses. Check latest gold rate predictionsGold rate, silver price were up on Friday but both precious metals were jolted by weekly losses.
16 Oct, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards next year for first time since 1953Islamabad has been named the incoming chair of the IMF and World Bank Group for 2027. This marks the first time since 1953 that Pakistan wi...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Bangladesh seeks USD 4.5 billion IMF loanBangladesh is currently in talks with the IMF for a USD 4.5 billion loan package to boost its economy. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud ...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
WEF could appoint Lagarde as early as November, sources sayChristine Lagarde is likely to be appointed as the chair of the World Economic Forum next month. This change would require her to step down...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
The 'biggest' risk to Asia’s economies isn’t over yet, IMF warnsThe IMF has warned that a prolonged Middle East war and renewed disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructu...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.52 PM 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
India, Russia hold seventh round of talks on Pakistan and AfghanistanIndia and Russia conducted the seventh round of talks on Pakistan and Afghanistan in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor ...
14 Oct, 2026, 07.02 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
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
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 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
Japan finance minister named as next chair of World Bank-IMF joint development committeeSatsuki Katayama has been appointed as the next chair of the World Bank-IMF joint development committee. She is the first Japanese finance ...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.19 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
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
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