International Monetary Fund

In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds to changing conditions, rather than committing to a fixed path, says the IMF

In a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how policy responds to changing conditions, rather than committing to a fixed path, says the IMF

The IMF says stronger oversight, better data, and deeper coordination are needed to safeguard faster and more interconnected markets

The IMF says stronger oversight, better data, and deeper coordination are needed to safeguard faster and more interconnected markets

The IMF sees lower demand for oil, more production, and inventory drawdowns all of which prevented a larger price spike. A quick supply recovery is essential to avoid further damage to the global economy, they say

The IMF sees lower demand for oil, more production, and inventory drawdowns all of which prevented a larger price spike. A quick supply recovery is essential to avoid further damage to the global economy, they say

The IMF says policy choices will determine whether tokenised finance strengthens or fragments the financial system

The IMF says policy choices will determine whether tokenised finance strengthens or fragments the financial system

The IMF notes that as governments intervene more, evidence shows that the benefits are modest and depend on thoughtful design

The IMF notes that as governments intervene more, evidence shows that the benefits are modest and depend on thoughtful design

The IMF claims governments can protect vulnerable households, keep businesses open, and preserve price signals without straining public finances during the energy price shock

The IMF claims governments can protect vulnerable households, keep businesses open, and preserve price signals without straining public finances during the energy price shock

The IMF says resilience, supervision, and international coordination are essential to safeguarding global financial markets as new AI tools enable attackers

The IMF says resilience, supervision, and international coordination are essential to safeguarding global financial markets as new AI tools enable attackers

Shipping and flight disruptions highlight new fault lines in the global economy and their costs for growth and livelihoods, IMF says

Shipping and flight disruptions highlight new fault lines in the global economy and their costs for growth and livelihoods, IMF says

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

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

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