The IMF also projects U.S. inflation will increase in the U.S., reaching about 3% by the end of the year. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in a speech on April 16 , had also warned that import ...

IMF says Trump’s tariffs will be a drag on global economic growth. Import taxes will hurt the United States and its trading partners, according to IMF experts. Updated April 22, 2025.

Bessent also warned the IMF’s partner institution, the World Bank, that it needs to rein in excessive spending. World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC, above.

IMF support makes developing nations more resilient, allowing them to stand on their own feet, reducing the need for U.S. foreign aid. The IMF is a great financial deal for America.

Argentina has reached a $20 billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that will help President Javier Milei advance the next phase of his pro-market reforms.. The IMF announced ...

The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday that the global economy could be hit hard as President Trump's sweeping tariffs threaten to spark an all-out trade war. The IMF predicted the ...

The IMF's latest Fiscal Monitor projected that global public debt will grow 2.8 percentage points to 95.1% of global GDP in 2025. It said the upward trend was likely to continue, reaching 99.6% of ...

The IMF forecasted that the global economy would grow 2.8% this year, down from 3.3% in 2024. Additionally, the IMF lowered its prediction for U.S. economic growth to 1.8% this year, a decrease ...

Country is IMF’s biggest debtor with 22 programs to date Government needs dollars to replenish FX reserves, undo capital controls Capital controls, in place since 2019, may take time to unravel ...

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it has reached a preliminary agreement with Argentina on a $20 billion bailout, providing a welcome reprieve to President Javier Milei as he seeks ...

Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank ...