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IMF talks on budget ongoing

Govt commits to achieving primary budget surplus target of 2% of GDP

IMF prepares $50billion bailout to prop up countries battered by Iran war as oil prices rebound on ceasefire fears

The International Monetary Fund is preparing bail-outs of up to $50bilion for countries battered by the Iran war - as oil prices rise again amid fears over the fragile ceasefire.

"The IMF’ mission is to help countries help themselves" - Kristalina Georgieva

Speaking at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund in Washington, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva reaffirmed the institution’s role in supporting its member...

IMF chief urges nations to 'do no harm' in fiscal response to Iran war

The International Monetary Fund's chief urged governments on Thursday to "do no harm" as they face the massive economic shocks caused by the Middle East war, calling for "targeted"...

IMF To Cut Global Growth Forecast, War-Hit Nations To Get Up To $50 Billion

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said that -- even in the fund's "most hopeful scenario" -- spiraling energy costs, infrastructure damage, supply disruptions and a loss o...

IMF approves $1.2b lifeline with new strings attached

Govt pledges adherence to pre-war targets Money will be disbursed early next week

IMF official warns ME conflict to affect regional growth, asks Pakistan to implement continued reforms

IMF sets Rs1.73tr petroleum levy target for FY27

Global lender releases staff level report

IMF announces staff-level agreement with Jordan for $200 million disbursement

IMF's forecast

IMF's projections show that the economy is holding its ground, and that alone is no small achievement

IMF managing director on ongoing war with Iran

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan about the economic shock from the war in the Middle East. The post IMF managing dir...

IMF budget talks begin next week

Rs230b in new taxes; PM seeks relief for salaried class, corporate sector

IMF approves 10-month staff-monitored program for Zimbabwe

Reuters The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it has approved ‌a 10-month Staff-Monitored Program for Zimbabwe focusing on maintaining recent stabilisation gains and i...

IMF sees Canada’s fiscal position as strongest in Group of Seven

By Erik Hertzberg (Bloomberg) — The International Monetary Fund lauded Canada’s fiscal position relative to its peers as Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to give an update on hi...

UAE explores closer economic cooperation with IMF

DUBAI, 19th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, received Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department...

PHL crisis response must stay targeted amid thin fiscal buffers, says IMF

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Philippines’ response to the Middle East war-driven energy crisis should remain time-bound and targeted to help preserve its l...

IMF board calls performance 'exceptional'

Rejects India's objections on loan use; raises concerns over tax base, poverty

Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

IMF and World Bank warn war will slow global growth and raise inflation, hitting poorer nations hardest

IMF warns that the global economy is at risk of recession if Middle East war continues

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has warned that the global economy is at risk of recession if the United States /I...

Premier Attends IMF & World Bank Meetings

Premier Attends IMF & World Bank Meetings

Central banks told to step on brakes to combat inflation: IMF warns of 'painful' interest rate hikes if Iran war drags o...

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva downgraded its global growth forecasts and warned a global recession would be a 'close call' if the war with Iran drags on.

Mapped: The Countries Most in Debt to the IMF

Explore over 80 countries in debt to the IMF, the biggest borrowers, and how IMF loans and SDRs work.

'All roads' lead to higher prices: IMF chief sounds dire warning on Iran

IMF oil shock warning raised fresh questions for mortgage funding and rates

IMF-World Bank meetings to kick off with the global economy under strain

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank hold their spring meetings this week as the war in the Middle East weighs on the global economy. In a speech...