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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.
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
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.
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 cautiously upgrades global economic growth forecast
As the U.S. backs off hefty tariffs in recent trade deals, strain on the global economy is easing, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
IMF nudges up 2025 growth forecast but says tariff risks still dog outlook
The IMF on Tuesday raised its global growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 slightly, citing stronger-than-expected purchases ahead of an August 1 jump in U.S. tariffs and a drop in the effective U.S. tariff rate to 17.
IMF upgrades global growth forecast as tariffs ease
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted stronger global economic growth than it forecast in April due to some US tariffs on goods being softened. It predicted growth of 3% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026,
I.M.F. Raises Global Growth Outlook as U.S. Eases Some Tariffs
The International Monetary Fund, in its world economic outlook released on Tuesday, projects 3 percent global growth this year. That is higher than the 2.8 percent it forecast after Mr. Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs in April,
IMF slightly raises India's growth forecast to 6.4%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slightly upgraded its 2025 and 2026 economic growth forecasts for India, citing a more favourable global economic situation. The IMF revised its growth forecast for the South Asian country to 6.
IMF lifts U.S. growth outlook on lower tariffs and upbeat markets
Some experts point to structural factors driving dollar depreciation, such as shifts away from U.S. securities, but the IMF said cross-border capital flows do not suggest a broad-
IMF upgrades global growth forecast on signs of reduced trade war impact
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, helped by a weaker US dollar. The fund’s updated World Economic Outlook shows that global growth is expected to be 3 per cent this year and 3.
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 ...
IMF Lifts 2025 GDP Emerging Economies' Outlook on Improved China View
The upgrade for emerging markets reflects a more optimistic outlook globally by the Fund, which nudged global GDP growth ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, a ...
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IMF raises to 5.9% its 2026 Philippine economic growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward its 2026 Philippine economic growth forecast. In its recent World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the IMF said it ...
IMF board approves Zambia programme review, unlocking about $184 million
The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its executive board had completed a fifth review of Zambia's loan programme, ...
IMF Says Malawi in Arrears With Afreximbank Throughout Program
Malawi suspended payments to its commercial creditors including African Export-Import Bank during its International Monetary ...