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Kristalina Georgieva

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IMF’s Georgieva urges world to ‘be calm’ amid US-China tensions

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says the current tariff tensions would likely have three major consequences for the global economy, with smaller advanced economies and most emerging markets likely to be more heavily affected due to their reliance on trade for growth.
Banking & Finance

World economy likely to avoid recession despite tariffs, IMF chief says

The tariffs “clearly represent a significant risk to the global outlook at a time of sluggish growth,” IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said in a statement.
International

IMF chief says US tariffs a ‘significant risk’ to global economy

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Fund may slightly downgrade its global economic forecast for this year of 3.3 per cent, adding it does not currently predict a recession.
International

US tariffs causing anxiety but no ‘dramatic’ economic impact: IMF chief

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s comments are the first indication this year of the IMF’s evolving global outlook but she gave no detailed projections.
International

IMF chief sees steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation

Kristalina Georgieva says IMF research shows that China could grow at a significantly higher pace if it makes changes to give its consumers the confidence to spend more.
International

IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva says China can no longer rely on exports for growth

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a press briefing at the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) plenary session at the IMF and World Bank’s 2024 annual Spring Meetings in Washington, U.S., April 19, 2024. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
International

IMF warns low growth, less trade and debt imperil world’s future

FILE PHOTO: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during an interview during a G20 Financial Summit, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, February 27, 2024. REUTERS/Carla Carniel/File Photo
International

IMF boss says ‘all eyes’ on US amid risks to global economy

(FILES) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during an interview with AFP at IMF Headquarters in Washington, DC, on January 10, 2024. The IMF executive board confirmed April 12, 2024 that it had reappointed Kristalina Georgieva to serve for a second five-year term running the international financial institution. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY / AFP)
Banking & Finance

Georgieva selected for second term as IMF managing director

epa11147146 Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva attends a session at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 February 2024. The World Governments Summit Organization is an international, impartial, nonprofit group whose goal is to influence how governments operate in the future. The summit is held in Dubai between 12-14 February. EPA-EFE/STRINGER
International

IMF's Georgieva says she'd be honoured to serve 2nd term

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