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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, warned policymakers not to underestimate growing public concerns about artificial intelligence’s impact on jobs. Speaking on Bloomberg’s Leaders with Francine Lacqua podcast earlier this week, Georgieva said...

The global economy is facing renewed challenges as conflict in the Middle East threatens to derail growth and slow the pace of disinflation, according to the International Monetary Fund. In its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF projects global growth will slow to 3.1% in 2026 before...

On Sunday, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the economic impact of the U.S.–Iran conflict is already reflected in global markets. Global Markets React To Oil Shock And Geopolitical Risk Georgieva said on CBS News' "Face the Nation" that the economic impact of...

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stern warning to the Donald Trump administration, cautioning that its current trade and labor policies risk stifling national growth and dismantling essential regulatory frameworks. Tariffs As Growth Barrier Following an Article IV consultation on the...

Harvard Professor and former IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath has dismissed claims that the U.S. is facing a balance-of-payments (BoP) crisis, arguing that the administration's new 150-day tariffs are an ineffective tool for long-term economic stability. Diagnosis: Cholesterol, Not...

The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that it will “ensure” El Salvador does not increase its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stockpile, which conflicts with the Central American nation’s state policy. What Happened: The IMF’s announcement came as part of its first...

Renowned economist Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning about the U.S. trade deficit, asserting that without the implementation of high tariffs, the only path to significantly reduce the deficit is through a major decline in the value of the U.S. dollar. What Happened: In a post on X, Schiff...

El Salvador’s economy minister reiterated the country’s resolve to hoard more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Tuesday despite the International Monetary Fund’s requirement to reduce exposure to the leading cryptocurrency. What happened: During an interview with Bloomberg, Maria Luisa Hayem...

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a sweeping overhaul of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, criticizing China's export-driven model and urging a global economic reset aligned with the Trump administration's redefined vision of the Washington Consensus. "We must make the...

The International Monetary Fund, or IMF, has expressed concern over escalating trade tensions sparked by new U.S. tariffs but emphasized that a global recession is not on the horizon. The organization acknowledged a sharp rise in economic uncertainty, particularly in relation to trade policy, yet...

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele reiterated his commitment to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Tuesday despite pressure from the International Monetary Fund to limit exposure to the apex cryptocurrency. What Happened: Bukele took to X to express his unwavering support for Bitcoin, saying "This all...

The U.S. economy is defying expectations, and the International Monetary Fund is taking notice. With strong consumer demand, supportive financial conditions, and a shifting policy landscape, the IMF now sees U.S. growth accelerating in 2025. Europe and China, meanwhile, struggle to gain momentum....

Gita Gopinath, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, expressed concern over the increasing energy consumption and carbon footprint of cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers, expected to worsen in the next few years. What Happened: In an X post on Sunday, Gopinath stated,...

With the presidential election just two weeks away, investor risk appetite is taking a pause, resulting in a broadly flat week for Wall Street. Election uncertainty continues to loom large among investors as concerns persist over fiscal policies and potential trade disruptions due to tariffs....

With less than two weeks until the U.S. presidential election, economic policy is once again a focal point, especially as concerns around tariffs and inflation resurface. Gita Gopinath, deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued a warning about economic risks...