IMF
The IMF says policymakers should prioritise steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalising economic growth prospects
17th Apr 24, 11:21am
The IMF says policymakers should prioritise steps toward greater economic resilience such as strengthening government finances and revitalising economic growth prospects
The IMF says the rapid growth of the Private Credit Market as an opaque and highly interconnected segment of the financial system could heighten financial vulnerabilities
11th Apr 24, 4:20pm
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The IMF says the rapid growth of the Private Credit Market as an opaque and highly interconnected segment of the financial system could heighten financial vulnerabilities
The IMF sees mortgage interest rate pain spreading to countries that have remained relatively immune until now, mostly large ones
9th Apr 24, 2:18pm
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The IMF sees mortgage interest rate pain spreading to countries that have remained relatively immune until now, mostly large ones
Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability, says the IMF
1st Apr 24, 9:36am
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Higher long-term real interest rates, lower growth, and higher debt will put pressure on medium-term fiscal trends and financial stability, says the IMF
A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
30th Mar 24, 9:30am
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A cautious step-by-step approach to digital money would help the Pacific Island region explore these new technologies effectively to deliver economic and social gains while managing risks, says the IMF
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is right to bring down Government spending slowly and should ignore counter-productive calls to move faster
29th Mar 24, 10:00am
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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is right to bring down Government spending slowly and should ignore counter-productive calls to move faster
The New Zealand Tax Podcast: the IMF on capital gains tax, taxing wealth, and changing the ETS
25th Mar 24, 2:18pm
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The New Zealand Tax Podcast: the IMF on capital gains tax, taxing wealth, and changing the ETS
The Budget Policy Statement will likely show the Government getting to an operating surplus one year later than hoped
24th Mar 24, 6:01am
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The Budget Policy Statement will likely show the Government getting to an operating surplus one year later than hoped
Independence is critical to winning the fight against inflation and achieving stable long-term economic growth, but policymakers risk facing pressure amid a wave of elections this year
23rd Mar 24, 9:01am
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Independence is critical to winning the fight against inflation and achieving stable long-term economic growth, but policymakers risk facing pressure amid a wave of elections this year
Economic activity has fallen for five consecutive quarters as New Zealanders wait for the RBNZ to give growth the green light
22nd Mar 24, 7:14am
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Economic activity has fallen for five consecutive quarters as New Zealanders wait for the RBNZ to give growth the green light
International Monetary Fund says it will continue advocating for a capital gains tax in New Zealand even as the Prime Minister and Finance Minister dismiss its recommendations
20th Mar 24, 4:24pm
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International Monetary Fund says it will continue advocating for a capital gains tax in New Zealand even as the Prime Minister and Finance Minister dismiss its recommendations
Suez Canal trade down 50% in first 2 months of year, while Panama Canal trade fell 32%, disrupting supply chains & distorting key macroeconomic indicators
8th Mar 24, 10:29am
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Suez Canal trade down 50% in first 2 months of year, while Panama Canal trade fell 32%, disrupting supply chains & distorting key macroeconomic indicators
Ross Stitt bemoans the state of Australian politics when it comes to economic development
1st Feb 24, 2:15pm
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Ross Stitt bemoans the state of Australian politics when it comes to economic development
One of the steepest price declines in commercial property in at least a half century heightens risks to investors and lenders. The IMF wants regulators to be vigilant to these growing risks
19th Jan 24, 10:54am
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One of the steepest price declines in commercial property in at least a half century heightens risks to investors and lenders. The IMF wants regulators to be vigilant to these growing risks
AI will affect almost 40 percent of jobs around the world, replacing some and complementing others. We need a careful balance of policies to tap its potential, says Kristalina Georgieva
16th Jan 24, 10:26am
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AI will affect almost 40 percent of jobs around the world, replacing some and complementing others. We need a careful balance of policies to tap its potential, says Kristalina Georgieva
The IMF's charts tracked the most pressing issues for the global economy and policymakers - and they will still be confronting in 2024
13th Jan 24, 9:09am
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The IMF's charts tracked the most pressing issues for the global economy and policymakers - and they will still be confronting in 2024
Generative AI has introduced tantalising possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. The IMF makes an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance
2nd Dec 23, 9:48am
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Generative AI has introduced tantalising possibilities. Yet the initial excitement surrounding AI has given way to genuine and growing concerns. The IMF makes an early attempt to understand AI’s implications for growth, jobs, inequality, and finance
International cooperation is more important than ever because no country can address climate change by itself, says the IMF
28th Nov 23, 9:11am
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International cooperation is more important than ever because no country can address climate change by itself, says the IMF
New Argentinian president Javier Milei promises to ‘take a chainsaw’ to country’s crippled economy
22nd Nov 23, 12:56pm
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New Argentinian president Javier Milei promises to ‘take a chainsaw’ to country’s crippled economy
New research looks at how governments use IMF bailouts to hurt political opponents
17th Nov 23, 10:26am
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New research looks at how governments use IMF bailouts to hurt political opponents
Panama’s drought shows how trade disruptions from climate extremes can reverberate around the world, says the IMF
16th Nov 23, 9:56am
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Panama’s drought shows how trade disruptions from climate extremes can reverberate around the world, says the IMF
Coordinated climate policies can spur innovation in low-carbon technologies and help them spread to emerging market and developing economies, says the IMF
7th Nov 23, 12:52pm
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Coordinated climate policies can spur innovation in low-carbon technologies and help them spread to emerging market and developing economies, says the IMF
David Hargreaves welcomes news Statistics NZ will produce more timely, monthly, pricing data but reckons we still need a full CPI indicator every month and an earlier view of GDP information
24th Oct 23, 8:01am
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David Hargreaves welcomes news Statistics NZ will produce more timely, monthly, pricing data but reckons we still need a full CPI indicator every month and an earlier view of GDP information
The negative impact of ‘de-risking’ strategies by major economies would be felt beyond China, while comprehensive reforms in China could generate significant positive spillovers, the IMF says
19th Oct 23, 10:31am
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The negative impact of ‘de-risking’ strategies by major economies would be felt beyond China, while comprehensive reforms in China could generate significant positive spillovers, the IMF says
Our statistics provider has responded to criticism of a lack of timely pricing data by greatly expanding the amount of information it will produce each month
18th Oct 23, 12:57pm
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Our statistics provider has responded to criticism of a lack of timely pricing data by greatly expanding the amount of information it will produce each month