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Raf Manji says 'the Trump Shock' has exposed a structural gap in the global financial architecture and China is the only country with the capacity to help fill these gaps

Raf Manji says 'the Trump Shock' has exposed a structural gap in the global financial architecture and China is the only country with the capacity to help fill these gaps

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins nations in urgent call for full ceasefire to US, Israel, and Iran conflict

Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins nations in urgent call for full ceasefire to US, Israel, and Iran conflict

Risk to New Zealand’s fuel security still elevated, Govt 'actively preparing' for the possibility to move up phases, says PM as IMF sends warning

Risk to New Zealand’s fuel security still elevated, Govt 'actively preparing' for the possibility to move up phases, says PM as IMF sends warning

Rising defense spending requires difficult fiscal choices to avoid raising vulnerabilities, while post-war recovery hinges on policies to reduce uncertainty, rebuild capital, and help displaced people return home, says the IMF

Rising defense spending requires difficult fiscal choices to avoid raising vulnerabilities, while post-war recovery hinges on policies to reduce uncertainty, rebuild capital, and help displaced people return home, says the IMF

Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns, notes the IMF

Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns, notes the IMF

Raf Manji says evidence suggests the 40-year-old multilateral and coordinated approach of major economies is in for major change, with full and unilateral restructuring of the global trading system possible

Raf Manji says evidence suggests the 40-year-old multilateral and coordinated approach of major economies is in for major change, with full and unilateral restructuring of the global trading system possible

The IMF's Chart of the Week visuals illustrate major developments during a year of uncertainty - and resilience

The IMF's Chart of the Week visuals illustrate major developments during a year of uncertainty - and resilience

Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance

Gareth Vaughan on inflation targeting under the spotlight, asset bubbles, Venezuela & water's obvious economic importance

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

The IMF says new technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries

The IMF shows gains from industrial policy actions in targeted sectors, and overall, are not guaranteed and depend on careful policy design and implementation

The IMF shows gains from industrial policy actions in targeted sectors, and overall, are not guaranteed and depend on careful policy design and implementation

Amid rising geopolitical rifts and trade tensions, global economic uncertainty has surged, yet the IMF finds sentiment about economic prospects remains positive

Amid rising geopolitical rifts and trade tensions, global economic uncertainty has surged, yet the IMF finds sentiment about economic prospects remains positive

Asia has proved unexpectedly resilient, aided by a front-loading of exports, technology investment, and policy support. Now it must rebalance more toward domestic demand and deepen regional integration

Asia has proved unexpectedly resilient, aided by a front-loading of exports, technology investment, and policy support. Now it must rebalance more toward domestic demand and deepen regional integration

IMF wants policymakers to strengthen oversight of non-bank financial intermediaries, whose increasing interconnectedness with banks could exacerbate adverse shocks

IMF wants policymakers to strengthen oversight of non-bank financial intermediaries, whose increasing interconnectedness with banks could exacerbate adverse shocks

The IMF points out half of all financial assets worldwide are now held and intermediated by companies that are not classified and regulated as banks

The IMF points out half of all financial assets worldwide are now held and intermediated by companies that are not classified and regulated as banks

The IMF urges countries to adopt and respect fiscal rules that lay out numerical limits on spending, deficits, or debt, and act as guardrails to promote discipline and signal commitment to sound public finances

The IMF urges countries to adopt and respect fiscal rules that lay out numerical limits on spending, deficits, or debt, and act as guardrails to promote discipline and signal commitment to sound public finances