The Latest Breaking News from Kristalina Georgieva

Fuel shortages likely ‘for some time’ and economic growth downgraded due to Iran war, IMF warns

IMF director warns of lasting economic damage around the world – even if the fragile ceasefire holds

The Independent UK · Apr 10

'No return to normal': IMF warns of lasting economic damage from Iran war

The IMF is cutting its global growth forecast, preparing €42.9bn in emergency aid and warning that 45 million people face food insecurity.

Euronews · Apr 10

IMF chief warns that Iran war will slow global economic growth

The Iran war is darkening the outlook for the world economy — whether or not a fragile ceasefire holds, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Brent crude hits $90 as Kuwait ‘starts cutting oil production’; shock as US economy loses 92,000 jobs in February – as it happened

Huge miss in US jobs report suggests labor market weakening, as Middle East crisis drives oil price higher and higher

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6

Trump claims America is ‘winning so much.’ The IMF agrees, adding that Trump’s trade policies are the only thing holding it back from even more

The best time to chip away at the national debt and balance the budget is now, when the economy is strong, says the IMF. Trump’s trade tariffs are making that difficult.

Fortune · Feb 26

Worried AI means you won’t get a job when you graduate? Here’s what the research says

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, has warned young people will suffer the most as an AI “tsunami” wipes out many entry-level roles in coming years.

The Conversation · Feb 8

AI must augment rather than replace us or human workers are doomed

Tech could lose its social acceptance unless it makes people’s lives better – and trade unions want an urgent conversation

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

AI productivity gains are making the rich richer, and they'll wipe out jobs—but the IMF chief sees a silver lining for low-wage workers

Kristalina Georgieva sees an economic spillover effect brewing.

Fortune · Jan 24

An AI ‘tsunami’ is coming for young workers, IMF chief warns

Kristalina Georgieva is worried about Gen Z and the middle class: “This is moving so fast, and yet we don’t know how to make it safe [and] inclusive.”

Fortune · Jan 23

Young will suffer most when AI ‘tsunami’ hits jobs, says head of IMF

Kristalina Georgieva says research suggests 60% of jobs in advanced economies will be affected, with many entry-level roles wiped out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23