IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast on China reopening The International Monetary Fund has today raised its 2023 global growth outlook slightly due to "surprisingly resilient" demand in the US and Europe, an easing … Business • 31 Jan
IMF's Georgieva says outlook less bad than feared International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said today that the economic outlook was less bad than feared a couple of months ago. Business • 20 Jan
Global growth to bottom out this year - IMF's Georgieva International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said today that global economic growth was expected bottom out in 2023 despite the continued Ukraine war and … Business • 17 Jan
Oil prices slide on China worries, IMF warning Oil prices edged lower today in volatile trade as weak demand data from China and a gloomy economic outlook weighed. Business • 03 Jan
IMF chief wants central banks to keep raising rates International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva has said that central banks should keep raising interest rates further to fight inflation until they hit a "neutral" … Business • 26 Oct 22
IMF and World Bank warn of recession next year The leaders of the IMF and World Bank have said much of the world will slide into recession next year, and that lost output between … Business • 10 Oct 22
IMF cuts global growth forecasts, warns of recession The International Monetary Fund cut global growth forecasts again today, warning that downside risks from high inflation and the Ukraine war were materialising and could … Business • 26 Jul 22
IMF delegation arrives in crisis-hit Sri Lanka An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team began bailout talks in Sri Lanka today, with police called to escort a top government official to the negotiations … Business • 20 Jun 22
EU plans €9 billion in loans for Ukraine The European Commission has proposed an extra €9 billion in EU loans to Ukraine in 2022 to keep the country running and to set up … Business • 18 May 22
IMF: Irish economy to grow, inflation to fall next year The International Monetary Fund has said growth in the Irish economy is expected to "remain strong" but it warned that risks are "tilted to the … Economy • 06 May 22
Ukraine priority to fill $5bn a month financing gap:IMF International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said today that Ukraine likely needs $5 billion a month in financial assistance to keep its economy operating. Business • 20 Apr 22
IMF cuts global growth forecast, warns of inflation The International Monetary Fund has slashed its forecast for global economic growth by nearly a full percentage point, citing Russia's war in Ukraine, and warning … Business • 19 Apr 22
Sri Lanka says IMF to consider request for rapid aid The International Monetary Fund will consider providing quick financial assistance to debt-burdened Sri Lanka following representations by India, Sri Lanka's finance ministry said today. Business • 19 Apr 22
UK inflation jumps to 10 year high of 5.1% British consumer price inflation surged to an annual rate of 5.1% in November, its highest since September 2011, up from 4.2% in October, official figures … Business • 15 Dec 21
US monetary policy should focus more on inflation - IMF The International Monetary Fund warned of intensifying inflationary pressures, especially in the United States. Business • 03 Dec 21
Subsidies not right tool to deal with high energy costs Governments should avoid using general subsidies as a way to soften the blow from recent high energy prices, the IMF said today. Business • 13 Oct 21
IMF projects global inflation nearing a peak The current inflation spike hitting countries across the world will peak in the months to come and stabilise by the middle of next year, the … Business • 06 Oct 21
Global economic growth to 'moderate slightly' - IMF Global economic growth will slow this year as countries face high inflation and debt and a widening divide between rich and poor nations, IMF Managing … Business • 05 Oct 21
IMF proposes $50bn plan to end the pandemic The IMF has proposed a $50 billion plan to end the Covid-19 pandemic, with a target of vaccinating at least 40% of the world's population … Business • 21 May 21
Yellen tells world's big economies: spend big US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of the risk of a permanence divergence in the global economy in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, … Business • 08 Apr 21
Help for low-income nations tops agenda at G20 meeting G20 finance ministers and central bankers are taking part in a video conference today to coordinate post-pandemic recovery plans, increase help for the poorest Covid-hit … Business • 07 Apr 21
NTMA completes repayment of bilateral loan from UK The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has today completed the repayment of Ireland's bilateral loan from the UK. Business • 26 Mar 21
IMF chief warns pandemic leaving some countries behind The crisis caused by the pandemic is leaving many economies lagging behind, increasing the plight of the poor, a problem made worse by "uneven" access … Business • 24 Feb 21
IMF warns investors against complacency Investors may have become overly complacent about financial conditions, which poses the risk of a sharp downturn in markets, the IMF has said. Business • 27 Jan 21
"Very likely" IMF will cut growth forecasts further International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said it was "very likely" the Fund would cut global growth forecasts further as the coronavirus pandemic was … COVID-19 • 12 May 20
