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The International Monetary Fund has reportedly urged the United States to rein in its growing fiscal deficit and rising public debt as concerns mount over former President Donald Trump’s proposed extension of tax cuts. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Gita Gopinath, the IMF...

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...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to remove draft notes that were erroneously included. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delivered a mixed message on the U.S. economy in its latest World Economic Outlook report. While the Washington-based institution raised its forecast for U.S...

Amid ongoing global economic recovery efforts, Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, has issued a cautionary note regarding persistent challenges such as high debt and low growth. Her remarks come as the U.S. and EU implement rate cuts to tackle inflation. What...

In a blog post on Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance market efficiency while also posing risks of increased volatility and cyber threats. What Happened: The IMF’s Global Financial Stability Report delves into the...

The latest development in the ongoing scrutiny of China’s economic policies has seen a senior U.S. Treasury official criticize the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for its lenient stance. What Happened: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been criticized for being “too polite...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged the United States to address its escalating fiscal burden promptly. The IMF’s criticism came ahead of the first presidential debate and targeted the tax plans proposed by candidates. What Happened: In the IMF’s annual Article IV health check...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised a red flag on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to exacerbate inequality, urging governments to take measures to protect their economies. What Happened: The IMF expressed “profound concerns” about the possibility of...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) deputy chief Gita Gopinath cautioned that the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) could potentially worsen future economic downturns. What Happened: On Thursday, Gopinath expressed her concerns while appearing on CNN, stressing the need for governments...

International Monetary Fund (IMF) deputy chief Gita Gopinath raised concerns about the United States’ burgeoning public debt, emphasizing the urgency of reducing the federal deficit from its current 7% of GDP. “The U.S. is running [a] very large deficit for a country with a strong...

The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Capital Markets Chief has issued a warning that the current high corporate valuations, a result of market optimism, could potentially pose a serious risk to financial stability. What Happened: Tobias Adrian, the director of the Monetary and Capital...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently raised alarms over the fiscal health of the United States, with potential repercussions for the global economy. What Happened: The IMF has voiced serious concerns about the sustainability of U.S. fiscal policies and their implications for both...

The U.S. economy is projected to outshine its advanced counterparts in the coming years with a notable upward revision in its growth forecasts, according to the April 2024 World Economic Outlook. The forecast predicts a 2.7% growth for the U.S. in 2024 — an improvement by 0.6 percentage points...

Argentine stocks experienced a surge on Thursday following rumors that the country is in discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new program. This initiative aims to secure additional funding, accelerating Argentina’s departure from its stringent capital controls, as...

The ambitious development projects in Saudi Arabia are straining the country’s finances, leading to unprecedented borrowing and potential stock sales in its crown jewel, Saudi Aramco. What Happened: Saudi Arabia has been embarking on a series of high-profile projects, including a $500...