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IMF Boosts India's GDP Forecast to 6.4% for 2025 and 2026 Amid Global Economic Optimism

The IMF has updated its global growth projections, with India's GDP expected to grow by 6.4% in 2025 and 2026. Global growth is also projected to increase, reflecting a more favora...

IMF Optimistically Adjusts Global Growth Forecast to 3% for 2025, Signaling Economic Recovery

The IMF has raised its global growth forecast for 2025 to 3%, up from 2.8%, with adjustments for 2026 and country-specific growth rates, amid expectations of changing tariff impact...

IMF Warns of Global Economic Uncertainty and Front-Loading Ahead of Tariff Increases

IMF's Gita Gopinath warns of high global economic uncertainty and discusses new trade dynamics, including front-loading ahead of tariffs and trade diversion, while noting a cooling...

IMF Forecasts: Eurozone's Moderate Growth Trajectory to Extend Through 2028 Amid Challenges

The IMF forecasts moderate growth for the Eurozone through 2027, with inflation stabilizing at 2% by 2025. Challenges include trade tensions and geopolitical risks, with inflation ...

Shocking Move: India Cuts Short KV Subramanian's IMF Tenure Amid Data Dispute

The Indian government has unexpectedly terminated KV Subramanian's tenure as IMF executive director six months early, amid disputes over data accuracy and ahead of crucial IMF deci...

Global Public Debt to Surge: IMF Predicts a 2.8 Percentage Point Increase by 2025

The IMF predicts a 2.8 percentage point increase in global public debt by 2025, potentially reaching 95% of GDP. This trend may continue, with debt nearing 100% of GDP by the decad...

Global Public Debt to Surge: IMF Predicts a 2.8% Increase by 2025, Doubling Previous Estimates

The IMF forecasts a 2.8% increase in global public debt by 2025, doubling 2024 estimates, potentially reaching 95% of GDP. Debt may hit 100% by decade's end, influenced by recent t...

Global Public Debt to Surge: IMF Predicts 2.8 Percentage Point Increase by 2025

The IMF warns of a significant rise in global public debt by 2.8 percentage points in 2025, potentially reaching 95% of GDP. With trade policy uncertainties, debt could surpass pan...

IMF Forecasts a Sharp Rise in Global Public Debt to Near 100% of GDP by 2030

The IMF predicts global public debt will rise to 95% of GDP by 2025, potentially nearing 100% by 2030, amid uncertainties in trade policies. The US budget deficit is expected to de...

IMF Predicts Significant Rise in Global Public Debt to Near 100% of GDP by 2030

The IMF forecasts a 2.8 percentage point increase in global public debt by 2025, potentially reaching 95% of GDP, with warnings of further rises due to trade policy uncertainties. ...

IMF Warns: Global Public Debt Set to Skyrocket by 2.8 Percentage Points in 2025

The IMF forecasts a 2.8 percentage point increase in global public debt by 2025, potentially reaching 95% of GDP. This trend may continue, with debt nearing 100% of GDP by the deca...

IMF Dramatically Lowers South Korea's 2025 Growth Forecast Amid Global Economic Uncertainties

The IMF has drastically lowered South Korea's 2025 growth forecast to 1.0%, the sharpest cut among major economies, citing global trade tensions and weak domestic demand. The globa...

IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecast Amid Rising Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty

The IMF lowers global growth forecast to 2.8% amid trade tensions, with India's estimate cut to 6.2%. Risks include financial instability and policy uncertainty, affecting major ec...

Global Growth Forecast Slashed to 2.8% in 2025 by IMF Amid Trade Tensions and Economic Reset

The IMF has reduced its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, citing trade tensions and economic adjustments. Significant revisions were made for the US, China, and Eurozone eco...

Global Economic Growth Slows to 2.8% in 2025: IMF Cites US Tariffs as Key Factor

The IMF has lowered its global growth forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, citing US tariffs as a major factor. Adjustments were also made to the growth estimates for the US, China, and the ...

IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecast for 2025 to 2.8%, Citing U.S. Tariffs and Economic Reset

The IMF has revised its global growth forecast for 2025 down to 2.8%, citing U.S. tariffs and an economic reset. The U.S., China, and Eurozone face lowered growth projections, with...

IMF Slashes Global Growth Forecasts Amid Trump's Tariff Wars: India's Economy Stands Relatively Stable

The IMF has revised India's 2025 GDP growth forecast down to 6.2% due to global trade tensions. Global economic growth forecasts have also been significantly reduced, with the US a...

IMF Warns Against Political Interference, Calls for Strong Central Bank Independence to Combat Inflation

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the importance of central bank independence to tackle inflation, warns of financial stress signals in bond and currency market...

IMF Calls for Central Bank Independence to Combat Rising Global Inflation Challenges

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the importance of central bank independence to tackle inflation, announces adjusted global growth and inflation forecasts, and...

IMF Calls for Strong Central Bank Independence to Combat Rising Global Inflation Risks

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlights the importance of central bank independence to tackle inflation, warns of adjusted global growth and inflation forecasts, and ...

IMF Warns Against Political Interference in Central Banks to Combat Rising Inflation

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva emphasizes the importance of central bank independence to tackle inflation, warns of adjusted global growth and inflation forecasts, and ...

IMF Raises Alarm: Escalating Trade Wars Could Undermine Global Financial Stability

The IMF warns that trade wars and geopolitical risks could lead to significant declines in stock prices and increased sovereign risk premiums, threatening global financial stabilit...

IMF Raises Alarm: Escalating Trade Wars Jeopardize Global Financial Stability

The IMF warns that trade wars and geopolitical tensions could severely impact global financial stability, highlighting the vulnerability of countries with limited fiscal reserves a...

IMF Raises Alarm: Escalating Trade Wars Pose Grave Risks to Global Financial Stability

The IMF warns that trade wars and geopolitical risks could destabilize global financial markets, with stock prices potentially falling and sovereign risk premiums rising, especiall...

IMF Raises Alarm: Escalating Trade Wars Pose Grave Risks to Global Financial Stability

The IMF warns that trade wars and geopolitical risks could lead to significant decreases in stock prices and increase sovereign risk premiums, threatening global financial stabilit...

IMF Alerts: Escalating Trade Wars Pose Grave Risks to Global Financial Stability

The IMF warns that trade wars and geopolitical risks could severely impact global financial stability, with stock prices potentially plummeting and sovereign risk premiums rising, ...

IMF Raises Alarm: Escalating Trade Wars Pose Grave Risks to Global Financial Stability

The IMF warns that trade wars and geopolitical risks could significantly impact global financial stability, with vulnerable countries facing increased sovereign risk premiums and m...

IMF Warns: US Tariffs Under Trump Pose Major Threat to Global Economic Stability

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlights the risks posed by US tariffs under President Trump to the global economy, urging for constructive dialogue to resolve trade t...

India's Financial Resilience Strengthens: IMF Report Highlights Regulatory and Digital Advances

The IMF and World Bank report reveals India's financial system's enhanced resilience since 2017, with improved NBFC capitalization and RBI's regulatory strides. Digital infrastruct...

IMF Reports Ongoing Global Disinflation Amid Policy Shifts

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the ongoing global disinflation process amidst significant policy changes worldwide, highlighting the complexity and uncertaint...

Global Disinflation Persists Amid Policy Shifts, IMF Reports

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the ongoing global disinflation process, highlighting policy shifts in the US and their implications. She notes the complexity ...

Global Economy Shows Resilience: IMF Reports Positive Growth Amidst Inflation Challenges

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at Davos highlighted the global economy's resilience, noting positive growth despite inflation and high interest rates, aiming for reduce...