Sri Lanka to get first tranche of IMF funds in 2 days Sri Lanka will get the first $330m tranche of an International Monetary Fund bailout in the next two days, the global lender said today, putting … Business • 21 Mar
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
Global growth may fall below 2% - IMF chief IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has warned that the chance of global growth dropping below 2% - last seen during the coronavirus outbreak and the global … Business • 01 Dec 22
UK economic growth to slow further as incomes hit - IMF The UK's economic growth could improve in the short term but sharply reduce in 2023 as consumer spending catches up with rampant inflation and higher … Business • 11 Oct 22
IMF cuts China growth forecasts for 2022, 2023 The International Monetary Fund today cut its growth forecasts for China for this year and 2023 as strict Covid curbs and a crisis in the … Business • 11 Oct 22
IMF cuts 2023 growth outlook amid colliding shocks The International Monetary Fund has today cut its global growth forecast for 2023 amid colliding pressures from the war in Ukraine, high energy and food … Business • 11 Oct 22
Oil exports helping cushion Russian economy - IMF Russia's recession will be less severe than expected due to oil exports and relatively stable domestic demand, according to the latest International Monetary Fund forecasts … Business • 11 Oct 22
Donohoe to represent Ireland, Euro Area at IMF meeting The Minister for Finance is travelling to Washington DC today to attend the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. Business • 11 Oct 22
IMF to consider emergency funding for Ukraine The International Monetary Fund's executive board will consider Ukraine's request for $1.3 billion in additional emergency funding on Friday as Russia's war against the country … World • 04 Oct 22
Bank of England launches government bond programme The Bank of England has said it will launch a temporary UK government bond-buying programme as an emergency move to stave off a "material risk … Business • 28 Sep 22
IMF sees further global economic slowdown in Q3 Downside risks continue to dominate the global economic outlook and some countries are expected to slip into recession in 2023, but it is too early … Business • 16 Sep 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
Global economic outlook 'darkened significantly' - IMF The global economic outlook has "darkened significantly" and could deteriorate further, the IMF's managing director said today, citing Russia's war in Ukraine and the rapid … Business • 13 Jul 22
Ireland's outlook positive despite uncertainty - IMF Ireland's growth outlook remains positive after a strong rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has concluded. Business • 07 Jul 22
IMF says Sri Lanka is on track for agreement The International Monetary Fund had constructive and productive discussions with the Sri Lankan authorities on economic policies and reforms to be supported by an IMF … Business • 30 Jun 22
Sri Lanka won't restart repaying debts for six months Sri Lanka will take at least six more months to start repaying its debts, its central bank said today as the government shut schools because … Business • 20 May 22
Sri Lanka's finance minister quits after just one day The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said today that it is monitoring political and economic developments in Sri Lanka "very closely" as public unrest in the … Business • 05 Apr 22
IMF approves $1.4 billion in funding for Ukraine The International Monetary Fund's executive board has approved $1.4 billion in emergency financing for Ukraine to help meet urgent spending needs and mitigate the economic … Business • 10 Mar 22
IMF urges Bank of England to be clear about plans The International Monetary Fund has told the Bank of England to be clear about its plans to withdraw stimulus for Britain's economy, following criticism of … Business • 23 Feb 22
IMF sees inflation as 'significant risk' Headline inflation has moved above central bank targets in most Group of 20 economies despite weaker growth momentum and remains a "significant risk," the IMF … Business • 16 Feb 22
IMF downgrades economic growth forecasts for this year The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its forecasts for global economic growth this year. Business • 25 Jan 22
IMF backs Georgieva after review of data-rigging claims The International Monetary Fund's executive board has expressed its full confidence in Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva after reviewing allegations that she pressured World Bank staff … Business • 12 Oct 21
IMF board decision hangs over chief Georgieva Data-rigging allegations against International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva were set to loom over the opening of week-long IMF-World Bank annual meetings today as … Business • 11 Oct 21
IMF's $650 billion reserves 'shot in arm' for economy The IMF will distribute about $650 billion in new Special Drawing Rights to its members today, providing a "significant shot in the arm" for global … Business • 23 Aug 21
IMF suspends Afghanistan's access to funds The International Monetary Fund has suspended Afghanistan's access to IMF resources, including some $455 million in new monetary reserves, due to a lack of clarity … Business • 19 Aug 21
