UN Official Warns Of Widening Development Gap Risks Learn about the widening development gap and the urgent need for international cooperation to promote equitable growth and prevent global destabilization. Top News · Apr 19, 2024
Morning Digest | India votes from today as 102 Lok Sabha seats go to polls in Phase 1; U.S. vetoes resolution backing full U.N. membership for Palestine, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 19, 2024 The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024
World Bank President Ajay Banga Addresses Global Economic Challenges World Bank and IMF address global economic challenges, focusing on poverty, climate, and conflict. Initiatives include expanding electricity and healthcare... Top News · Apr 18, 2024
IMF Warns Of Stubborn Inflation And Rising Government Debt IMF chief raises concerns about global economy resilience, focusing on inflation, debts, and productivity challenges. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Mideast In 'Shadow Of Uncertainty' Due To Regional Conflicts: IMF Economies in the Middle East and North Africa face a "shadow of uncertainty" from ongoing tensions in the region, a senior IMF official told AFP on Thursday. International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024
IMF Chief Urges Attention To War-ravaged Yemen, Sudan International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday drew attention to the suffering in Yemen and Sudan, both plagued by civil wars and often overshadowed by the plight of other countries. International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024
Russia’s war in Ukraine remains barrier to growth, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says Kyiv will need $42bn of financial support this year as G7 considers ways to use seized Russian assets The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024
Battle For Development Funding Intensifies At IMF/World Bank Meetings The recent IMF/World Bank meetings highlighted the competition for development funding among member countries, with debates on allocation, terms of loans, ... Top News · Apr 18, 2024
ECB's Centeno: Tight Policy Despite Two Rate Cuts ECB's President Centeno maintains a cautious monetary policy stance post rate cuts, balancing growth and inflation concerns amidst global economic discussions. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Brazil G20 Momentum: Tax Proposal For Super-Rich Brazil's proposal to tax the super-rich gains global support to reduce inequality and fund social programs. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
IMF Urges Fiscal Restraint Amid Record Number Of Elections IMF calls for fiscal restraint during record elections to ensure economic stability and growth. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
IDB To Collaborate With Multilateral Banks On Joint Goals Statement IDB collaborates with IMF and World Bank to align goals for global economic impact and sustainable development. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Yellen Criticizes GOP Delay In Ukraine Aid Approval U.S. Treasury Secretary criticizes delays in Ukraine aid approval, stressing urgency amid tensions. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
IMF, World Bank Report Progress In Debt Restructuring Cases IMF and World Bank make significant progress in debt restructuring cases, aiding countries in financial stability and sustainable growth amidst the pandemic. Top News · Apr 18, 2024
Top News · Apr 18, 2024 IMF Supports Sri Lanka's Debt Discussions With Bondholders IMF offers support to Sri Lanka in debt discussions amid economic challenges. Find out how international collaboration can help stabilize Sri Lanka's finan...
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2024 UN Says Solutions Exist To Rapidly Ease Debt Burden Of Poor Nations The heavy debt weighing on developing countries can be alleviated through readily available measures, the UN's trade and development chief said, pleading for bold international action.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 At IMF, Brazil And France Renew Push For 'Fairer' International Taxation The international community must do more to make the world's richest companies and individuals pay their "fair" share of taxes, Brazil and France's finance ministers said Wednesday.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024 Australia rises to second in world budget management rankings, IMF data shows Treasurer and finance minister hail ‘remarkable achievement’ as monitor finds balance to be behind only Canada among G20 countries
Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2024 Climate finance and debt relief loom large at World Bank, IMF meetings The urgent issues of climate financing and global inequality will underpin this week’s spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund – coming amid growing calls for a shake-up of those institutions to avoid a climate-driven “economic catastrophe”.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 IMF Says Global Debt Levels Face 'Great Election Year' Risk The path towards sustainable government debt levels around the world is under threat this year from the sheer number of elections taking place, the IMF said Wednesday in a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Beware risks of voter giveaways to public finances, countries facing elections told IMF says reduction in national insurance may have made cutting UK national debt more difficult
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 Billions more in overseas aid needed to avert climate disaster, say economists Pressure piles on World Bank and IMF to steer countries to low-carbon transition at spring summit
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024 UK interest rate cut hopes fade after inflation falls by less than expected – as it happened City investors trim their forecasts for rate cuts this year, after inflation falls by less than expected to 3.2%
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 Yellen: US Addressing Global Economic Risks, Says IMF-World Bank Janet Yellen emphasizes global economic collaboration to address risks and promote stability amidst COVID-19 challenges.
Top News · Apr 17, 2024 IMF Projects Slow Global Growth In 2024, Warns Of Risks IMF's 2024 global economic outlook: slow growth with risks from trade disputes and geopolitical instability.