Exclusive-’China Track’ bank netting system shields Russia-China trade from Western eyes

AI economic gains likely to outweigh emissions cost, says IMF

The IMF predicts AI will boost global output by 0.5% annually from 2025 to 2030, despite increasing carbon emissions from data centers, urging policymakers to minimize societal costs.

China urges UK and EU to uphold multilateral trade in face of US tariffs

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges Britain and the EU to strengthen multilateral trade systems amid rising U.S.-China tariffs and calls for international cooperation against unilateral actions.

IMF cuts Japan’s growth forecast as Trump tariffs bite

The IMF downgraded Japan's economic growth forecast due to U.S. tariffs, predicting slower interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan amid economic uncertainties.

Fed’s Harker says US poverty levels may be understated

Harker suggests the true level of U.S. poverty may be understated, highlighting flaws in measuring economic stability for low-income households and challenges faced even above the poverty line.

IMF cuts euro zone growth forecast amid tariff uncertainty

The IMF cut its euro zone growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026, citing U.S. tariffs and uncertainty, with Spain projected to grow 2.5% this year.

IMF chops UK growth forecast as Trump tariffs hit global economy

Emerging economies face test from tighter funding as growth slows, says IMF

The IMF has lowered growth forecasts for emerging economies due to tighter funding, while warnings highlight increased debt pressure and reduced development aid impacting low-income countries.

IMF cuts Latam, Caribbean 2025 GDP growth estimate

The IMF predicts a slowdown in Latin America's GDP growth for 2025, primarily due to Mexico's expected economic contraction influenced by U.S. tariffs and uncertainties.

IMF cuts growth forecasts for most countries in wake of century-high US tariffs

The IMF lowers global and national growth forecasts, citing U.S. tariffs and trade tensions, predicting inflation increases and suggesting structural reforms are necessary for recovery.