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Trade tension key risk to Mena economic outlook, IMF says

Trade tension remains a key risk facing the Middle East and North Africa's economic prospects, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, with the indirect impact of US tariffs expected to drag down growth.

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IMF policy committee underscores trade risks to global economy, commits to Fund's role

International Monetary Fund member countries said on Friday that rising trade tensions were sapping growth and fueling uncertainty as well as market and financial stability risks, but reaffirmed their commitment to the institution as critical to helping countries navigate a difficult environment.

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Resolve trade tensions inimical to global economic growth – IMF tells countries

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, on Thursday urged countries to swiftly resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth. Georgieva said the unpredictability arising from President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign of taxes on foreign imports was causing companies to delay investments

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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 ...

Syria meeting focused on need for credible economic data, IMF chief says

Officials from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and key countries underscored the need for credible economic data ...

IMF Members See World at ‘Pivotal Juncture’ Amid Trade Wars

The world economy is at a “pivotal juncture” as trade tensions flare, members of the International Monetary Fund said in a ...

Latam, Caribbean Slow Growth Has Downside Risks, Says IMF

Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Western Hemisphere Department Rodrigo Valdes speaks during an interview ...

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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 ...

Suriname Meets With IMF to Discuss Successor Program Before Vote

Suriname government official are meeting with the International Monetary Fund to discuss frameworks for a second program ...

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

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are “falling short” of ...

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IMF chief hails 'constructive' Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty

The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday that financial leaders meeting in Washington this week had shown a "remarkably constructive spirit," despite the uncertainty from Donald Trump's ...

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

Georgieva said Argentina has demonstrated decisiveness in putting its economy on a sound track, tackling double-digit ...

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IMF Warns Against Support for Tariff-Hit Businesses as Government Debts Surge

Higher tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions may push government debts to new highs over the coming years, making the ...

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IMF Cuts 2025 US Growth Forecast on Trade Tensions

The International Monetary Fund slashed its U.S. growth forecast from its projection earlier in the year, and also lowered ...

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Watch: Rachel Reeves gives speech on UK economy at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC

Watch again as chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a speech on the UK economy at the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC ...

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