IMF Europe Outlook Highlights

The impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is having a severe negative impact on the economic prospects for Europe, the IMF said Friday in Washington, DC (April 22). “Our Regional Economic...

Apr 22, 2022 - ANNUAL & SPRING MEETINGS-B-ROLL-NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMF Global Debate Highlights

The US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell signaled a half-point rate hike is in the cards soon to combat inflation at the IMF on Thursday (April 21) in Washington, DC. “The thing I want to...

Apr 21, 2022 - ANNUAL & SPRING MEETINGS-B-ROLL-NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMF Spring Meetings Georgieva Highlights

The world is facing a “crisis within a crisis” and needs unity in response to inflation and risks of food insecurity, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday (April 20) in...

Apr 20, 2022 - ANNUAL & SPRING MEETINGS-B-ROLL-NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMF Global Financial Stability Report Highlights

Banks and markets are proving resilient in the face of war in Ukraine and the effects of pandemic, but risks and vulnerabilities are growing IMF Director of Monetary and Capital Markets Department...

Apr 19, 2022 - ANNUAL & SPRING MEETINGS-B-ROLL-NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS

IMF World Economic Outlook Highlights

Rising inflation, economic impact of the war in Ukraine and the lingering effects of pandemic have led the IMF to cut its global growth forecast for this year and next, the Fund’s chief economist...

Apr 19, 2022 - ANNUAL & SPRING MEETINGS-B-ROLL-NEWS-PRESS BRIEFINGS