India records one of the fastest poverty declines in the world, poverty down from 27.1% to 2.6%: World BankIndia has seen a significant decline in poverty, with the rate dropping from 27.1 percent to 2.6 percent. Approximately 496 million people ...
Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.19 against US dollar in early tradeThe rupee appreciated by 7 paise, settling at 95.19 against the US dollar, influenced by a declining dollar. Brent crude's lower trading pr...
IMF flags Super El Niño risks to India’s growth, says impact yet to materialiseAccording to the IMF, India continues to act as a significant growth engine within the global economy. Despite looming threats posed by wea...
- Christine Lagarde: The outsider who led the European Central Bank her way
Christine Lagarde's early departure as European Central Bank president marks the end of a seven-year tenure shaped by the Covid-19 pandemic...
IMF proposes China’s Min Liao as deputy managing director, Bo Li to exit in NovemberThe International Monetary Fund has nominated Min Liao, China’s Vice Minister of Finance, for Deputy Managing Director. His appointment fol...
India's growth momentum stays resilient despite global headwinds: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam GuptaReserve Bank Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta indicated that India's real GDP growth fell short due to external shocks. She highlighted that In...
US Fed opens two-day meeting with markets expecting rate holdPolicymakers at the US Federal Reserve opened a two-day meeting Tuesday to set interest rates, with markets expecting them to hold steady d...
RBI flags rising inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Nino despite resilient Indian economyIndia's external sector shows resilience due to a narrowing trade gap and comfortable foreign exchange reserves. Inflationary pressures hav...
IMF, OECD warn AI could widen rich-poor country divideRecent conversations underscore the transformative possibilities of artificial intelligence in fostering global economic growth and improvi...
IMF, OECD warn AI could widen rich-poor country divideArtificial intelligence holds the potential to significantly enhance global economic growth and productivity rates. However, poorer countri...
Global Market: China backs IMF scrutiny of fiscal risks in major economiesChina backed the IMF’s efforts to monitor fiscal risks in major advanced economies and assess global spillover effects. PBOC Governor Pan G...
Cyberattacks on critical financial infra could disrupt payments, credit and market confidence, IMF warnsCyberattacks targeting critical financial institutions and market infrastructure could disrupt essential financial services and undermine m...
Ex-IMF Director KV Subramanian dismisses Pakistan's global financial leadership claimKrishnamurthy V Subramanian has criticized Pakistan's claim of returning to global financial leadership. He clarified that the IMF and Worl...
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...
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...
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 ...
IMF stands ready to support Sri Lanka as economy improves, debt restructuring nears completionThe International Monetary Fund has expressed readiness to support Sri Lanka in its economic recovery efforts. Sri Lanka's macroeconomic si...