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IMF’s Georgieva warns Middle East conflict could push global inflation higher
[TOKYO] IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Monday warned of inflation risks from the Middle East conflict, saying a 10 per cent increase in oil prices, if persistent through most of the yea...
IMF warns China’s economic policies are causing damage to others
Many economists anticipate the country will next month set its 2026 target in a 4.5% to 5% range
IMF urges Japan to keep raising rates, avoid reducing sales tax
With inflation exceeding its 2% target for nearly four years, the BOJ has signalled its readiness to keep hiking rates
IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds
It forecast global GDP growth at 3.3% in 2026, up 0.2 percentage point from its last estimate in October
IMF revises up Japan's growth forecast, sees inflation moderating
Japan’s economy will likely expand 0.7% this year
IMF’s Georgieva says central bank independence critical, backs Powell
[KYIV] International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday underscored the importance of keeping central banks independent and threw her support behind beleaguered Federal Reserve Chair...
IMF wades into debate over yuan, warns on risk of trade tensions
It’s lending its voice to a debate over distortions caused by a weaker exchange rate
IMF urges China to take the ‘brave choice’: curb exports, boost consumption
It says country’s dependence on export-led growth risks furthering global trade tensions
IMF’s Katz plans to visit China for Article IV talks
[LONDON] The International Monetary Fund’s No 2 official Dan Katz will travel to China to join a mission conducting an annual review of the country’s economy, according to people familiar with the mat...
