What is the outlook on the global economy? | Explained

The story so far: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the latest global financial stability report on Tuesday warning about the risks to the global financial system from persistent high inflation, rising lending in the unregulated credit market, and increasing cyber-attacks on financial institutions. What is the IMF’s worry about inflation? The IMF has flagged … Read more

IMF ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with bondholders

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to support Sri Lanka’s discussions with international bondholders and will provide a formal assessment after the parties reach a tentative agreement-in-principle, an IMF spokesperson said on April 18. “We hope an agreement consistent with the parameters of … Read more

IMF warns AI to hit almost 40% of global employment, worsen inequality

A pedestrian walks past the TATA pop up store with a poster reading ‘The Future is AI’ ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 15 to 19. Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images … Read more

Don’t misconstrue IMF’s debt outlook, says Centre

The IMF’s Directors had recommended “ambitious medium-term consolidation efforts given (India’s) elevated public debt levels and contingent liability risks”.   | Photo Credit: Reuters The Union Finance Ministry on Friday sought to dispel “certain” factually incorrect “presumptions” being made about India’s indebtedness levels from a scenario-based assessment by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that warned government … Read more