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IMF, Asia and tariffs

Bloomberg · 2h

IMF Says Asia Can Cut Rates to Cushion Economy From Tariff Shock

The International Monetary Fund said Asian central banks generally have room to lower interest rates to support domestic demand and offset the impact of the escalating global trade war, with the region in much stronger shape than before the Asian financial crisis.

Barron's on MSN · 16h

IMF Head Says Uncertainty, Not Tariffs, Is Biggest Economic Threat

The head of the International Monetary Fund stood by the group’s contrarian view that the U.S. and the global economy aren’t on track for a recession, but stressed the toll of uncertainty and the need for swift resolution of trade disputes.

Reuters on MSN · 18h

Asian Central Banks Have Space to Ease Rates to Mitigate US Tariff Hit, IMF Says

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Many Asian central banks have room to ease monetary policy to cushion the blow to their economies from U.S. tariffs, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday, after the fund cut its GDP estimates for the export-driven region.

Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 1d

Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank as He Says ‘America First Does Not Mean America Alone’

Bessent spoke to the Institute of International Finance as both the International Monetary Fund and World Bank held their spring meetings in Washington. On Monday, the IMF downgraded its forecast of U.S. economic growth to 1.8% this year, a reduction from the 2.7% it estimated as recently as January.

Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China

"To the contrary, it is a call for deeper collaboration and mutual respect among trade partners.” Although Bessent said the IMF and the World Bank are “falling short,” he stopped short of calling for the U.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank, While Calling for Reforms

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a course correction for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, while saying they serve “critical roles” and the Trump administration is willing to work with them.

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IMF focused on stability but will support countries on climate risks, Georgieva says

The International Monetary Fund will stay "laser focused" on preventing balance of payments crises and incorporate the Trump ...

2don MSN

IMF cuts US economic growth forecast over trade tensions, policy uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund released its world economic outlook which cut the economic growth forecast for the U.S. due ...

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Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...

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IMF's Georgieva Urges Argentina to 'Stay the Course' on Economic Policy

The International Monetary Fund's managing director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that Argentina should not "derail ...

17h

IMF Chief Downplays Climate Work After Bessent Criticism

The head of the International Monetary Fund downplayed its work related to climate change after US Treasury Secretary Scott ...

19hon MSN

IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth

The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global ...

18hon MSN

IMF's chief says China needs to end property crisis, social safety net, services

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday that for China to shift its economy ...

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