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Trump, Biden Urged By IMF To 'Carefully Consider' Tax Rises As Fiscal Deficit Hits Alarming Levels
IMF Pitches 'Strengthening Corporate Taxes' And 'Supplemental' Taxes To Fight Against Impact Of AI On Jobs And Inequality
IMF's Gita Gopinath Warns AI Could Disrupt Financial Markets, Supply Chains And More: 'Policy Actions Now Can Mitigate These Risks...'
IMF Pitches 'Strengthening Corporate Taxes' And 'Supplemental' Taxes To Fight Against Impact Of AI On Jobs And Inequality
IMF's Gita Gopinath Warns AI Could Disrupt Financial Markets, Supply Chains And More: 'Policy Actions Now Can Mitigate These Risks...'
Is The US National Debt Unsustainable? 'We Can't Have A Deficit Of 7% Of The GDP'
IMF's Capital Markets Chief Expresses Concern Over 'Stretched' Company Valuations: 'We Do Worry...'

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Argentine Stocks Rebound As President Milei Eyes Potential New IMF Deal, Exit From Capital Controls
Argentine stocks surge on rumors of a new IMF program to secure funding and lift capital controls, with President Milei aiming for mid-year reforms.
Mohammed Bin Salman's 2030 Vision Hits Economic Roadblock: Saudi Arabia Contemplates Unprecedented Borrowing, Weighs Aramco Stake Sale
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.
AI Growth, Lower Interest Rates Foil Recession Threats In 2024, Says IMF
Fears of a severe economic downturn are fading as economic growth continues to outpace expectations. The U.S. economy is likely to grow by 2.1% in 2024 says International Monetary Fund.
IMF Raises Alarm On US Debt, Israel-Hamas War Woes, Trump Jr Slamming Paul Krugman Over Inflation And More: Top Economics News This Week
US Debt Situation to Follow an 'Unsustainable Fiscal Path,' IMF Sounds Alarm
China's Rise Spurs IMF Chief's Call To Give Beijing More Voting Power: 'Need To … Reflect How World Economy Is Changing'
Currently, China's IMF quota is smaller than Japan's, despite its larger share of global GDP.
El Salvador's Bitcoin Bet Pays Off As Bonds Skyrocket With 70% Returns
El Salvador president Nayib Bukele's embracing of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was initially met with skepticism on Wall Street.
Crypto Ban Not The Answer: International Monetary Fund Urges Effective Regulation
As global regulatory uncertainty continues to cloud the crypto industry, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has suggested that completely banning digital assets may not be a sustainable or efficient strategy to address the risks they pres
IMF Says Fed May Need To Push Interest Rates Higher For Longer — 'Inflation Does Remain A Pressing Concern'
IMF Anticipates 'Persistent Inflation Problem' For US, Interest Rates To Stay At 5.5% Until 2024
The International Monetary Fund says the U.S. economy won't escape the challenge of persistent inflation if the job market does not soften and monetary policy does not stay tight for an extended period of time. On Friday, the U.S.
IMF's World Economic Outlook: Lowest Medium-Term Forecast in Over 30 Years, A Sign of Economic Uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its global growth expectations for the medium term to be around 3% — the lowest medium-term forecast in an I
'They Are Scared' Crypto Ecosystem Pushbacks Over International Monetary Fund Control
Key industry leaders have come up in arms against the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) statement that cryptocurrencies in general should not be granted legal tender status, saying central banks the world over are losing their grips on world finance.
IMF Calls For Coordinated Action To Address Risks Posed By Crypto Assets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called for a coordinated global response to the risks posed by crypto assets. What Happened: In a board paper, the IMF set out a framework of nine elements to guide members in developing a comprehensive, consistent and coordinated policy response.
IMF Says Central Banks Must Be 'Resolute' In Inflation Fight: 'Ensure Policy Remains Appropriately Tight Long Enough'
The International Monetary Fund has said in a blog that central banks must be resolute in their fight against inflation and ensure policy remains appropriately tight long enough to durably bring inflation back to tar
IMF's Gita Gopinath Says Too Early For Fed To Announce Victory Against Inflation: 'We Haven't Turned The Corner Yet'
International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath has reportedly warned that the U.S.
IMF Chief Says 2023 Will Be Tough For Global Economy As US, EU, China 'Slowing Down Simultaneously'
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reportedly said on Sunday that 2023 is going to be a tough year for much of the global economy, as the main engines of growth in
Why IMF Wants Policymakers To Focus On Containing Inflation Despite Growing Signs Of Global Slowdown
The International Monetary Fund believes that despite growing evidence of a global slowdown, policymakers should continue to prioritize containing inflation, which is contributing to a cost-of-living crisis, hurting low-income a
Janet Yellen Calls OPEC+ Move 'Unhelpful And Unwise' For Global Economy: 'Very Worried About Developing Countries'
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Bitcoin-Loving El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Running For Reelection: Here's How The Crypto Performed Since Becoming Legal Tender In The Country
In June 2021, El Salvador became the first country to make cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) legal tender.
Economist Cuts China GDP Growth Forecast As COVID Lockdowns Weigh On Economy
This week, the International Monetary Fund cut its global GDP growth forecast for 2022 and 2023 in the wake of the economic disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Russia Could Mine Bitcoin To Evade Sanctions: International Monetary Fund Warns
Russia could mine Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in an effort to evade the economic sanctions that were imposed on the nation after it invaded Ukraine, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Crypto Wallets Controlled By Individuals Are A Global Risk, Says India's Finance Minister To The IMF
India's Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the country's negative attitude towards cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) panel.
South Asian Country Defaults On $51B External Debt Amid Concerns Of Food, Fuel Shortages
Amid the deepening financial crisis in the country, Sri Lanka defaulted on its $51 billion foreign debt, pending a bailout from the International Monetary Fund, with whom the talks are scheduled for the end of this month.