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IMF upgrades outlook for global economy, citing less-than-expected damage from Trump's trade wars
The International Monetary Fund is upgrading the economic outlook for the world this year because President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies have so far proven less damaging than expected
IMF Upgrades Global Growth After Trump Backtracks
"Despite these welcome developments, tariffs remain historically high," the IMF's chief economist said on Tuesday.
Global economy is weathering Trump’s tariff assault, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund says the global economy is weathering President Trump's trade policy revolution, with growth expected to reach 3 percent this year.
Tariff Detente Lifts Global Growth Outlook, IMF Says
The world economy isn’t out of the woods, but easing trade tensions mean a more favorable forecast.
Trump trade policies less damaging than expected: IMF
President Trump’s trade policies are less damaging than expected, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) upgrading the projections of global economic growth for this year and 2026. The
IMF upgrades global growth forecast as weaker dollar aids world economy
The IMF has upgraded its global growth forecast amid signs that Donald Trump’s trade war will do less damage to the world economy than initially feared, with a weaker dollar cushioning the impact of tariffs on US trading partners.
IMF ups global economic outlook after lower tariffs but warns of risk
The U.S.-based International Monetary Fund says global economic growth will be better than expected despite a slowdown in the U.S. economy over fluctuating tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
IMF: Global Economy More Resilient Than Forecast
Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economist, discusses the Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook and the growth projections for global and key economies.
IMF lifts 2025 growth forecast on 'fragile' easing in trade tensions
The IMF raised its global growth forecast Tuesday as efforts to circumvent Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sparked a bigger-than-expected surge in trade, while the US president stepped back from some
IMF corrects growth forecast upwards – Statista
By Katharina Buchholz for Statista Despite uncertain market conditions amid the Trump administration's tariff regime and major global conflicts, the International Monetary Fund has upped its global economic growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 slightly,
Guatemala pushes money laundering bill to avoid international sanctions
The Guatemalan government is trying to enact key legislation to modernize its money laundering laws, with the bill submitted ...
Loss of central bank independence could lead to instability, IMF warns
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday warned that any loss of central bank independence could undermine efforts to keep ...
Ukraine misses another chance to appoint economic crimes bureau head as IMF deadline looms, MP says
Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has once again failed to appoint anti-corruption investigator Oleksandr Tsyvinsky as director ...
International Monetary Fund says global economy weathering tariff storm, growth expected to reach 3% this year
The global economy has shrugged off United States President Donald Trump’s trade policy revolution and is growing faster than ...
Zambia wants to extend IMF loan programme by 12 months
Zambia's government wants to extend its International Monetary Fund programme another 12 months beyond its current expiry at ...
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IMF Raises India’s Growth Forecast To 6.4% Amid “Reform Momentum”
NEW YORK, NY – Citing India’s “reform momentum” as a key factor, the International Monetary Fund on July 29 raised India’s ...
International Monetary Fund warns tariffs 'going to continue hurting' world economy as US President Donald Trump upends global markets
The International Monetary Fund has warned United States President Donald Trump's efforts to upend global trade through ...
Dollar cedes ground to euro in global reserves, IMF data shows
The U.S. dollar's share of global currency reserves reported to the International Monetary Fund nudged lower to 57.7% in the ...