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Organisation sees no case for monetary easing in rich nations despite economic strains and trading tensions
Countries are spending heavily on defence, welfare and the green transition. With debt levels already high, taxes look certain to rise
Combination of stronger US economy in 2023 and stickier inflation trigger downgrades for next year
As uncertainty and inflation challenge central bankers and policymakers, they must also adapt to structural changes
There are three good reasons for carefully de-risking the global economy
Alphabet revenue beats forecasts on robust digital ad performance
Chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas says chances of US soft landing have risen as consumer spending remains strong
As record-breaking heatwaves become the new normal, a range of industries brace themselves for changes to the way they do business
Economic forces put risk appetite of investors towards emerging economies in jeopardy
If your company grew its revenues through the pandemic, apply for a place in the sixth annual FT-Statista ranking
Emerging markets are proving less vulnerable to rising interest rates than many analysts feared
The dire situation on debt has become pressing — urgent action is needed
Highlights from the publications of the World Bank-IMF spring meetings
The IMF has labelled the slowdown since 2008 ‘predictable’ but experts did not foresee the universal downturn
The IMF is forecasting a ‘hard landing’ for the global economy if high inflation continues
Fund cautions that higher-for-longer interest rates could amplify financial risks
World Bank and IMF meetings must tackle financial and climate risks
China, US, eurozone, India and UK well-placed to avoid slowdown going into IMF-World Bank spring meetings
Prospects for the medium term are the worst since 1990, says fund’s managing director
Fund points to foreign direct investment increasingly flowing between countries that are geopolitical allies
Fallout from pandemic and war in Ukraine could be exacerbated if financial turmoil sparks recession
Kristalina Georgieva says uncertainties in the world economy remain ‘exceptionally high’
The institution must work with the private sector if we are to meet the challenges that lie ahead
Evidence is accumulating that tightening is not a good idea, but the IMF is not for turning
Officials say worst-case projections in summer 2022 are now their baseline scenario
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