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IMF, debt and tariff

Uncertainty expands debt in developing countries, IMF warns

In its latest Fiscal Monitor briefing, the International Monetary Fund warned that escalating global uncertainty from rising tariffs to volatile financial markets is putting emerging markets and devel

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 10h

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 need for policymakers to outline robust plans for containing the surge more pressing,

Reuters · 23h

IMF says tariff pressures to push global public debt past pandemic levels

Economic pressures from steep new U.S. tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels to nearly 100% of global GDP by the end of the decade as slower growth and trade strain government budgets,

Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank

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US Treasury Secretary says IMF and World Bank need reform

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the institutions “serve critical roles in the international system. And the Trump administration is eager to work with them — so long as they can stay true to their missions.

ABC · 18h

Trump tariffs live updates: Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank

Trump's trade war with China continues to rage on, with China slamming the U.S. for coercion and threats, while Trump brushed off concerns and promised to be "nice." President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the North Lawn Wednesday morning,

The Financial Times · 22h

IMF predicts Trump tariffs could drive public debt to postwar high

Vítor Gaspar, the director of the IMF’s fiscal affairs department, said the fund’s current worst-case scenario — with public debt rising from 92.3 per cent of global output to 117 per cent by 2027 — could even prove too optimistic if trade tensions intensify.

IMF cuts global growth forecast

BBC on MSN · 1d

Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact

The US suffers the biggest downgrade to growth among advanced economies, in the influential International Monetary Fund's latest forecast.

Reuters · 1d

IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs and warning that rising trade tensions would further slow growth.

ABC · 1d

Trump tariffs live updates: IMF cuts global growth forecast, with US to be hit hard

The U.S. economy is projected to take a bigger hit than other large countries. Stocks are rallying early Tuesday as markets attempt a recovery following a battering amid fears that President Donald Trump will attempt to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.

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Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’

Scott Bessent called for sweeping change at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, claiming they needed to reconnect ...

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Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank as He Says ‘America First Does Not Mean America Alone’

Bessent spoke to the Institute of International Finance as both the International Monetary Fund and World Bank held their ...

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

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...

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IMF expects BOJ to delay further rate hikes due to tariff uncertainty

The Bank of Japan is likely to push back the timing of further interest rate hikes as uncertainty triggered by U.S. tariffs ...

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Bessent says US will seek reforms of IMF, World Bank

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration planned to pursue reforms at the International ...

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IMF Urges BOJ Flexibility on Tightening as Trump Dents Outlook

The Bank of Japan should be flexible and data-dependent in proceeding with any further interest-rate hikes as US tariffs ...

IMF slashes global outlook as White House says trade talks pick up pace

Worldwide economic output will slow in the months ahead as U.S. President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on virtually all ...

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