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Bloomberg · 14h

IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge as Economic Growth Weakens

The International Monetary Fund warned that global public borrowing will likely surge this year as trade tensions triggered by the US lead to slower economic growth and more volatility on financial markets.

USA TODAY · 5h

Global debt crisis looms as tariffs and inflation bite, IMF forecasts

Global public debt peaked in 2020 as governments borrowed heavily for COVID-19 relief. But it has been edging back up, and now it's accelerating.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its growth forecasts for the United States, China and most countries, citing the impact of U.S. tariffs now at 100-year highs and warning that rising trade tensions would further slow growth.

Bessent says IMF and World Bank 'falling short'

The Washington Post on MSN · 12h

Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund and World Bank are “falling short” of their main missions and must focus on an urgent goal of bringing the global economy into better balance.

Bessent says IMF and World Bank 'falling short' as he calls for rebalancing of international financial system

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are guilty of 'mission creep' as he asked them to refocus efforts on helping the US restore balance to the international economic system.

Associated Press News · 9h

Bessent targets IMF and World Bank, says they are ‘falling short’ because of ‘mission creep’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Wednesday, saying "mission creep" and devoting "disproportionate time" to climate change, gender and social issues has caused the institutions to fall short.

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Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain ...

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IMF Urges BOJ Flexibility on Tightening as Trump Dents Outlook

The Bank of Japan should be flexible and data-dependent in proceeding with any further interest-rate hikes as US tariffs ...

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Tariff policies may further worsen debt levels: IMF

The report also pointed out that tighter and more volatile financial conditions in the US may have "ripple effects" on ...

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IMF Warns Against Support for Tariff-Hit Businesses as Government Debts Surge

Higher tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions may push government debts to new highs over the coming years, making the ...

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Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in remarks to the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, said the two agencies ...

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Uncertainty expands debt in developing countries, IMF warns

In its latest Fiscal Monitor briefing, the International Monetary Fund warned that escalating global uncertainty from rising ...

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International Monetary Fund lifts Australian inflation forecast, tips economic growth to slow

Donald Trump’s tariff war will cost the Australian economy $13bn this year, the International Monetary Fund says.

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Watch live: Rachel Reeves gives major speech on UK economy at International Monetary Fund in Washington DC

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