Apr 16, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) promotes economic stability worldwide, and provides loans for governments in economic distress. It holds annual Spring Meetings with the World Bank, an opportunity for the public to watch live-streamed sessions on issues affecting the global economy. Central banks will need to exercise caution around monetary policy in 2024, IMF Managing Director ...

Nov 10, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its GDP growth forecasts for China in 2023 and 2024. It now expects China's economy to grow by 5.4% this year, up from its previous forecast of 5%.

May 14, 2024 · International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization of 188 member countries established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability and orderly exchange arrangements. It seeks to foster economic growth and high levels of employment and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment. Since it was ...

Feb 5, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its outlook for global economic growth, with increases for both the US and China. The UN financial agency cited inflation easing more quickly than expected, with its chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, saying that a 'soft-landing' was in sight.

Jan 12, 2023 · The IMF has launched a new fund to help low and middle-income countries increase their resilience to long-term shocks like climate disasters and pandemics. Three-quarters of the IMF’s 190 member countries will be eligible to use the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Rwanda is the first African country to receive funding from the RSF, of $319 million.

Jan 22, 2025 · What’s next for the year ahead? Is a much-promised “soft landing” for certain economies possible? And what new impacts can we expect from inflation? Meet The Leader caught up with International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva at the Annual Meeting in Davos to get her take on what's ahead, including how upcoming elections and other global challenges could make some ...

May 15, 2024 · Global financial stability is under threat from the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, according to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Apr 23, 2024 · The World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held their annual Spring Meetings from 15-20 April in Washington DC. The week saw the publication of key reports on global growth and financial stability as well as announcements on funding initiatives. The IMF's Kristalina Georgieva will join leaders for the World Economic Forum's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth ...

Jan 18, 2024 · According to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), that positive trend looks set to continue in 2024. “The inflation rate is going down, on average,” she told the World Economic Forum in an interview during the Annual Meeting, which takes place in Davos, Switzerland, between 15-19 January, under the theme Rebuilding Trust.

Jul 28, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly raised its global GDP growth estimates for 2023. However, it continues to warn about persistent challenges over the medium term.