IMF
We Must Shape the post-COVID recovery to Address Climate Change, Too
Climate adaptation action offers an opportunity for the millions of workers who have lost their jobs during the pandemic—and a singular chance to address an even greater threat than COVID.
Global Economy Will Shrink by 3 Percent in 2020, IMF Forecasts
The International Monetary Fund said the global economy is set to suffer the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression this year as governments worldwide deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Is a Bigger Threat Than Coronavirus, Iranian Commander Says
Iran has requested $5 billion from the International Monetary Fund to support its fight against the pandemic.
What's Happening in Ecuador? Protests Over Fuel Subsidies Reach Sixth Day
Nearly 700 have been arrested in protests in the Ecuadorian capital as President Lenin Moreno tries to quell the violence.
IMF: Trump's China Trade War Could Cost 'Around $700 Billion' by 2020
"As a reference, this is approximately the size of Switzerland's entire economy," IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva explained.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Mocks Ivanka Trump Failing to Mingle at G20
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Trump administration critics in ridiculing video appearing to show Ivanka Trump awkwardly trying and failing to join G20 Summit leaders in conversation over the weekend.
IMF Debunks Donald Trump's Tariffs Claim
The president has repeatedly stated Washington raises "hundreds of billions of dollars" in tariffs from China.
Trump's Trade Wars Hurting Global Economy: IMF
The ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute kicked off by President Donald Trump is helping to weaken the global economy, the International Monetary Fund said.
Venezuela Inflation Hits 833,997% Over Past Year
The International Monetary Fund said inflation could top 10 million percent in 2019.
China Trade Deficit Has Cost U.S. Millions of Jobs
Bilateral trade between China and the U.S. has cost 3.4 million American jobs, with losses occurring in every state and congressional district.
Trump's Sanctions Forced Iran's Economy Into Recession
"U.S. sanctions against Iran will both weigh on Iran's oil production prospects in the medium term and reduce Iran's crude exports in the short term...," the report predicts.
Venezuela Inflation to Hit 1 Million Percent This Year
More than a million people have already fled the country amid a worsening economic crisis.
Trump Spending Bill Leads to Stark IMF Warning
"This president, obviously, is not a president that's interested in fiscal issues."
IMF Revises Forecast on U.K.'s Post-Brexit Economy
The fund also warned that a turn toward protectionism in some advanced economies could threaten global prosperity.
IMF Watching Trump's Dodd Frank Reform Plan Closely
The International Monetary Fund's managing director said there was reason to be optimistic about U.S. growth.
Greece Will Not Accept 'Illogical' Bailout Demands
Prime Minister accused the IMF of coming up with "new demands for Greece; absurd, imaginary unreal."
IMF: Christine Lagarde Guilty in French Payout Trial
Despite the ruling, the judges did not hand down any sentence.
Row Between Creditors Could Damage Greek Bailout
IMF officials described the current plan as "simply not credible."
Barack Obama Joins Greek Debt Relief Calls
U.S. president supports continued economic reforms, but added that: "to make reforms sustainable, people need hope."
Tel Aviv Diary: The Trump Campaign Is America's Shame
In Israel, 6 percent of adults watched the presidential debates.
IMF's Lagarde to Stand Trial, Court Rules
Top economists faces charges over a state payout to the French businessman Bernard Tapie.
Gove: I'm 'Glad' Economic Bodies Don't Back Brexit
Britain's justice secretary says the public is tired of experts and "elites" telling it what to think.
Wetherspoon Beer Mats Slam IMF in Pro-Brexit Push
Promotional mats slam the financial body's governance and record.
Greece Raises Taxes in Exchange for Debt Relief, Loans
Reform package intended to help unlock funds needed to pay IMF loans and ECB bonds.
IMF: 'Brexit' Would Mean Years of Uncertainty
Leaving the bloc could hit house prices, incomes and the financial sector.
The Next Greek Crisis Is Coming
Another economic crisis is looming, and Athens is struggling with tens of thousands of refugees.
EU's Big Five Reach Tax Crackdown Agreement
The U.K., France, Germany, Spain and Italy want to end overseas tax evasion.