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IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risks

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previously anticipated. Energy price surges are expected to slow economic expansion. Inflation is also projected to climb higher. Consumer confidence may weaken, leading to reduced spending.

The Economic Times

RBI to hold rate on Friday, future hike will depend on inflation data: Gita Gopinath

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep interest rates unchanged in the near term and adopt a data-dependent approach before taking any future policy action, according to Gita Gopinath, former First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The Economic Times

EU Commission set to slam Italy's fuel duty cuts as energy prices spike

The EU Commission is set to criticise the Italian government's reduction in excise duties on fuels in a report to be published on Wednesday. Rome has been asking for more fiscal flexibility to address the energy crisis, which Brussels deems should be directed at vulnerable families and industries.

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European Union's public debt to be on unsustainable path without action, IMF says

European Union nations face significant financial challenges in defence, energy, and pensions over the next 15 years. The International Monetary Fund warns that without action, public debt will become unsustainable. Reforms, consolidation, and potentially joint borrowing are suggested to manage these rising costs and ensure a stable financial future for…

The Economic Times

Iran war hit to UK growth less than feared but inflation still to rise – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) updated its growth projections a month after warning of a sharp slowdown caused by the global energy shock.

Evening Standard

Pakistan receives USD 1.3 bn loan from IMF: Central bank

Pakistan has recieved USD 1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund. This funding comes from two separate programs, the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The money will help stabilize Pakistan's economy and address climate-related challenges.

The Economic Times

UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have risen to 3.3% in March, according to a consensus of experts.

Evening Standard

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Charting the Global Economy: IMF trims world growth projections

The International Monetary Fund has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026. This adjustment comes as the war in the Middle East has caused a significant oil price shock. The IMF also anticipates higher inflation due to rising energy and food costs.

The Economic Times

IMF, World Bank Resume Contact With Venezuela In Further Recognition Of Interim Government

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank announced they resumed engagement with Venezuela, a development that could pave the way for the country to receive international funding the first time in several years.

International Business Times

The IMF enjoys preferred creditor status: why it shouldn’t be the judge when it comes to other lenders

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should not be an arbiter of discussions about which other multilateral financial institutions should qualify for preferred creditor status. This is because the IMF is a direct beneficiary of the creditor hierarchy policy.

The Conversation

IMF calls for countries to economise on energy supplies, and hails UK’s budget deficit improvement – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva gives a press conference in Washington DC

The Guardian - UK

Middle East conflict sparked major supply shock, says Bank of England boss

Andrew Bailey made his comments as the UK was given a gloomy economic outlook by the International Monetary Fund.

Evening Standard

'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

One of the world's leading economic bodies has warned a global recession could be on the way if the Middle East conflict is not resolved quickly.

AAP

IMF Slashes Global Forecast Growth As a Result If Iran War But Sees Short-Lived Conflict

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its global forecast war as a result of the war in Iran and presented different scenarios based on the duration of the conflict.

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The Independent UK

Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation

The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

We're Designing the Future of Aging Based on a 1950s Idea of a 60-Year-Old

According to the International Monetary Fund's World Economic Outlook, global life expectancy has risen by roughly four and a half years over the past two decades, with healthy life expectancy improving at nearly the same pace.

The Independent UK

War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

The war with Iran is doing collateral damage to the world economy

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Euronews

‘One Europe, One Market’: The Commission’s last attempt to boost competitiveness

Europe is gearing up to close its competitiveness gap with the Commission’s new ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap. The aim is to achieve a fully integrated single market by the end of 2027.

The Conversation

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.

Euronews

Central Asia posts growth above 6% in 2025, beating advanced economies

Economic activity accelerated across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in 2025. Azerbaijan, while outside Central Asia, remained closely linked through energy and trade corridors connecting the region to Europe and global markets.

Times Life

Is India Overtaking the US in Economic Influence? Elon Musk Thinks So

When Elon Musk commented “The balance of power is changing” on a chart comparing global economic growth, it triggered a sharp global reaction. The question many began asking was simple yet provocative: Is India now economically stronger than the United States? The short answer is nuanced. India has not overtaken…

Radio France Internationale

Africa poised to outgrow Asia for first time amid youth boom

Africa’s growth could outpace Asia’s for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent’s population continues to rise fast.

Newslaundry

‘Impact of pollution on Indian economy far more consequential than impact of any tariffs’: Gita Gopinath

The impact of pollution on the Indian economy is “far more consequential than any impact of any tariffs that have been put on India so far,” said Gita Gopinath, former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, at a discussion hosted by India Today's Kalli Purie at the World Economic…

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