International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Forum
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.
The International Monetary Fund: What does the world’s ‘financial ...
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.
The IMF's latest update on the global economy, and other …
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.
How is China's economy recovering after COVID-19? - The World …
Jul 16, 2020 · While the International Monetary Fund has forecast China to expand 1.0% for the full year, the only major economy expected to report growth in 2020, many analysts caution about the outlook.
What just happened at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings?
Apr 23, 2024 · The World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) held their annual Spring Meetings from 15-20 April in Washington DC. The week saw the publication of key reports on global growth and financial stability as well as announcements on funding initiatives.
Top economy news: China's GDP forecasts raised by IMF | World …
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%.
What is the IMF's new climate fund and how does it work?
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 …
Is it time for a 'true global currency'? - The World Economic Forum
Apr 8, 2019 · The International Monetary Fund’s global reserve asset, the Special Drawing Right, is one of the most underused instruments of multilateral cooperation. Turning it into a true global currency would yield several benefits for the global economy and …
Global trade growth could more than double in 2024. Here’s why
May 14, 2024 · That’s according to the three major international economic organizations – the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) – which all …
Four steps to address Africa’s urgent financing needs
Aug 8, 2022 · To facilitate debt workouts, the G20 has called for creditors to come together within a Common Framework. Progress has been painfully slow but the past week saw the exciting news of Zambia finally benefiting from this framework, clearing the way for a Fund programme in the country. African leaders are calling for improved multilateral debt ...