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- IMF: What does the world’s ‘financial firefighter’ do? | World Economic . . .
IMF loans are often accompanied by mandated economic reforms These conditions can include controversial adjustments like fiscal austerity measures, privatization and interest rate hikes Many of the mandated reforms have been criticized, with detractors arguing that the conditions can harm the public and are not fair to developing countries
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The IMF report also highlights the broader impact of ongoing trade disputes, noting that tariffs could drive up inflation in the US and increase financial instability worldwide With tariffs rising, US consumer prices are expected to grow by 3% this year, a full percentage point higher than previous forecasts
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The upcoming IMF and World Bank meetings provide a crucial platform for leaders to address pressing global economic challenges Despite signs of optimism, fragile economic growth remains hampered by inflation, high debt and political uncertainty
- Trade tensions, debt warnings, and a call for unity: The 2025 World . . .
The annual Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank were marked by a sombre tone this year Concerns and reduced growth projections were based on the recent surge of tariffs and protectionism, and there was debate about the role of international financial institutions in addressing climate change
- IMF, World Bank increase sub-Saharan Africa’s representation | World . . .
Sub-Saharan Africa has been offered a seat on the IMF's executive board, underscoring the continent's growing importance It is expected that the World Bank will follow suit Natural resources and a young population make Africa a promising player in the global economy, but it is underrepresented in decisions regarding IMF and World Bank funding
- The IMFs latest update on the global economy, and other economics . . .
The IMF is now forecasting global growth of 3 1% in 2024, up two-tenths of a percentage point on its October forecast It expects unchanged growth next year, at 3 2% From 2000 to 2019, global growth averaged 3 8%
- IMF says global economy remains remarkably resilient, and other . . .
The IMF called for fiscal restraint, especially in a year of numerous elections worldwide, with the fund warning that budget overruns were more likely in election years "The most acute risk to public finances arises from the record number of elections being held in 2024, which has led to it being dubbed the 'Great Election Year'," it said in
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