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IMF reaches staff agreement with Zambia for $185.5 million …
1 day ago · The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that it reached a staff-level agreement for the fourth review of Zambia's loan program that would release about $185.5 million to Lusaka upon ...
World Economic Outlook, October 2024: Policy Pivot, Rising …
Oct 22, 2024 · The latest World Economic Outlook reports stable but underwhelming global growth, with the balance of risks tilted to the downside. As monetary policy is eased amid continued disinflation, shifting gears is needed to ensure that fiscal policy is on a sustainable path and to rebuild fiscal buffers.
US remains engine of global growth in latest IMF forecasts
Oct 22, 2024 · The IMF revised its 2024 U.S. growth forecast upward by two-tenths of a percentage point to 2.8% due largely to stronger-than-expected consumption fueled by rising wages and asset prices. The...
As Inflation Recedes, Global Economy Needs Policy Triple Pivot - IMF
Oct 22, 2024 · In most countries, inflation is now hovering close to central bank targets, paving the way for monetary easing across major central banks. The global economy remained unusually resilient throughout the disinflationary process.
IMF says global 'soft landing' in sight, lifts 2024 growth outlook
Jan 30, 2024 · JOHANNESBURG/WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday edged its forecast for global economic growth higher, upgrading the outlook for both the United States...
IMF World Economic Outlook Update - The NewsMarket
Jul 25, 2023 · IMF World Economic Outlook Update. The global economy continues to gradually recover from the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, announced the IMF today (July 25, 2023) in a press briefing marking the launch of July’s …
IMF Chief ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Fund Will Ease Penalty Fees
Oct 8, 2024 · IMF Chief ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Fund Will Ease Penalty Fees. Georgieva says she supports proposal to revise surcharge rules; Fees have been criticized as punitive for struggling nations
IMF: Global economy is improving but inflation is still enemy No. 1 - CNN
Jul 25, 2023 · The global economy is showing more resilience than economists previously thought — but, although some risks have abated, choppy waters could still be ahead, the International Monetary Fund...
Global Economy Shows Signs of Resilience Despite Lingering Threats
Jul 25, 2023 · The world economy is showing signs of resilience this year despite lingering inflation and a sluggish recovery in China, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, raising the odds that...