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Most countries in the world agreed on a major tax reform in 2021. Now it’s time to follow through with implementation, says the IMF
18th Feb 23, 9:44am
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Most countries in the world agreed on a major tax reform in 2021. Now it’s time to follow through with implementation, says the IMF
Trade openness increased after the Second World War, but has slowed following the global financial crisis, the IMF observes
11th Feb 23, 10:50am
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Trade openness increased after the Second World War, but has slowed following the global financial crisis, the IMF observes
Despite sharp monetary policy tightening, financial conditions have eased around much of the globe, posing a challenge for central banks, the IMF says
5th Feb 23, 10:00am
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Despite sharp monetary policy tightening, financial conditions have eased around much of the globe, posing a challenge for central banks, the IMF says
The IMF points out that from Brexit and US-China trade tensions to the pandemic and war, successive shocks have combined to keep uncertainty elevated
30th Jan 23, 10:30am
The IMF points out that from Brexit and US-China trade tensions to the pandemic and war, successive shocks have combined to keep uncertainty elevated
The IMF says stronger financial regulation and supervision, and developing global standards, can help address many concerns about crypto assets
19th Jan 23, 10:24am
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The IMF says stronger financial regulation and supervision, and developing global standards, can help address many concerns about crypto assets
The IMF says interest-rate hikes have eased price pressures on food supplies, but the weather, war and material costs could keep food prices elevated for longer
10th Dec 22, 9:25am
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The IMF says interest-rate hikes have eased price pressures on food supplies, but the weather, war and material costs could keep food prices elevated for longer
The IMF says fiscal policy can ease the task of monetary policy in reducing inflation while mitigating risks to financial stability
22nd Nov 22, 9:48am
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The IMF says fiscal policy can ease the task of monetary policy in reducing inflation while mitigating risks to financial stability
Rachel Kyte says it has been a long time coming but change in the financial system to support the fight against climate change is coming
17th Nov 22, 2:04pm
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Rachel Kyte says it has been a long time coming but change in the financial system to support the fight against climate change is coming
The IMF says policymakers must act decisively to avoid the harm from fraying ties, and ensure trade remains an engine of growth
30th Oct 22, 2:33pm
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The IMF says policymakers must act decisively to avoid the harm from fraying ties, and ensure trade remains an engine of growth
The IMF says a deterioration in market liquidity has amplified price swings
28th Oct 22, 10:34am
The IMF says a deterioration in market liquidity has amplified price swings
Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
26th Oct 22, 10:38am
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Independent economic researchers see global economy next year meeting the 'old' IMF description of a recession, while NZ's economy WILL tip into recession; house prices here down 25%
The IMF says policy responses to currency depreciation pressures should focus on the drivers of the exchange-rate moves and signs of market disruptions
15th Oct 22, 9:39am
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The IMF says policy responses to currency depreciation pressures should focus on the drivers of the exchange-rate moves and signs of market disruptions
Gareth Vaughan on socialism for the rich, the dollar doom loop, a big shipping turnaround, rethinking monetary sovereignty & fat bear week
9th Oct 22, 6:00am
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Gareth Vaughan on socialism for the rich, the dollar doom loop, a big shipping turnaround, rethinking monetary sovereignty & fat bear week
The IMF's John Bluedorn says analysis suggests a sustained acceleration of wages and prices is unlikely
6th Oct 22, 10:36am
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The IMF's John Bluedorn says analysis suggests a sustained acceleration of wages and prices is unlikely
The IMF says mutual funds holding hard-to-sell assets but offering daily redemptions can spark volatility and magnify the impact of shocks, especially in periods of market stress
5th Oct 22, 9:26am
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The IMF says mutual funds holding hard-to-sell assets but offering daily redemptions can spark volatility and magnify the impact of shocks, especially in periods of market stress
The IMF says policies addressing high energy and food prices should focus on those most affected without distorting prices. And such policies will need to be offset by increased taxes or lower government spending
10th Sep 22, 9:16am
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The IMF says policies addressing high energy and food prices should focus on those most affected without distorting prices. And such policies will need to be offset by increased taxes or lower government spending
Crypto is more in step with Asia’s equities, highlighting the need for regulation because crypto trading volume, and co-movement with equity markets, has surged in the region
23rd Aug 22, 1:56pm
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Crypto is more in step with Asia’s equities, highlighting the need for regulation because crypto trading volume, and co-movement with equity markets, has surged in the region
Gareth Vaughan on the missing profits of nations, the last taboo in central banking, the CBDC threat to ticket clippers, China's 'mountain of non-performing loans,' & the multi-billion dollar global illegal mining industry
26th Jul 22, 10:34am
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Gareth Vaughan on the missing profits of nations, the last taboo in central banking, the CBDC threat to ticket clippers, China's 'mountain of non-performing loans,' & the multi-billion dollar global illegal mining industry
Michael Spence assesses the likely trajectories of economic growth, inflation, innovation, and the shift to green energy
5th Jun 22, 1:39pm
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Michael Spence assesses the likely trajectories of economic growth, inflation, innovation, and the shift to green energy
Gareth Vaughan on container shipping topping FANG profits, Argentina's lithium, the Brazilianization of the world & a special case of helicopter money
28th May 22, 9:59am
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Gareth Vaughan on container shipping topping FANG profits, Argentina's lithium, the Brazilianization of the world & a special case of helicopter money
Stephen Roach contrasts the current US Federal Reserve chair's anti-inflation stance with that of his hawkish 1980s predecessor
27th May 22, 10:52am
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Stephen Roach contrasts the current US Federal Reserve chair's anti-inflation stance with that of his hawkish 1980s predecessor
IMF says New Zealand house prices have increased by almost four times the average increase across OECD countries since 1998
16th May 22, 10:11am
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IMF says New Zealand house prices have increased by almost four times the average increase across OECD countries since 1998
The latest IMF review of the New Zealand economy is positive but it sees rising risks from a pandemic that isn't going away, a slowing China, and a housing market facing rising mortgage rates, high household debt, and banks’ exposure to housing
14th May 22, 3:40pm
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The latest IMF review of the New Zealand economy is positive but it sees rising risks from a pandemic that isn't going away, a slowing China, and a housing market facing rising mortgage rates, high household debt, and banks’ exposure to housing
Stephen Roach says predictions of 'the perfect soft landing' for the global economy could be wishful thinking
26th Apr 22, 3:59pm
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Stephen Roach says predictions of 'the perfect soft landing' for the global economy could be wishful thinking
RBNZ Governor says the central bank needs to 'retain anti-inflation bias in everything we do' to prevent inflation expectations becoming 'baked in' to price setting
19th Apr 22, 9:51am
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RBNZ Governor says the central bank needs to 'retain anti-inflation bias in everything we do' to prevent inflation expectations becoming 'baked in' to price setting