Apr 16, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) promotes economic stability worldwide, and provides loans for governments in economic distress. It holds annual Spring Meetings with the World Bank, an opportunity for the public to watch live-streamed sessions on issues affecting the global economy.

Nov 10, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its GDP growth forecasts for China in 2023 and 2024. It now expects China's economy to grow by 5.4% this year, up from its previous forecast of 5%. It now expects China's economy to grow by 5.4% this year, up from its previous forecast of 5%.

May 14, 2024 · The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the Forum is tied to no political, partisan or national interests.

Feb 5, 2024 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its outlook for global economic growth, with increases for both the US and China. The UN financial agency cited inflation easing more quickly than expected, with its chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, saying that a 'soft-landing' was in sight.

Jan 12, 2023 · The IMF has launched a new fund to help low and middle-income countries increase their resilience to long-term shocks like climate disasters and pandemics. Three-quarters of the IMF’s 190 member countries will be eligible to …

Jan 22, 2025 · What’s next for the year ahead? Is a much-promised “soft landing” for certain economies possible? And what new impacts can we expect from inflation? Meet The Leader caught up with International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva at the Annual Meeting in Davos to get her take on what's ahead, including how upcoming elections and other global challenges could make some ...

Jul 28, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly raised its global GDP growth estimates for 2023. However, it continues to warn about persistent challenges over the medium term. However, it continues to warn about persistent challenges over the medium term.

Jan 18, 2024 · According to Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), that positive trend looks set to continue in 2024. “The inflation rate is going down, on average,” she told the World Economic Forum in an interview during the Annual Meeting, which takes place in Davos, Switzerland, between 15-19 January, under ...

May 15, 2024 · Global financial stability is under threat from the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, according to a new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The risk of extreme losses from cyberattacks is also increasing, the report notes, leaving the financial sector uniquely exposed to cyber threats as operations involve ...

Apr 13, 2023 · The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) new World Economic Outlook predicts that global growth will fall to 2.8% this year from 3.4% in 2022. Global inflation will decrease this year, but the decline will play out much more slowly than originally expected, the IMF says, with inflation above national targets for 97% of economies this year.