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One-third of the world faces recession in 2023, IMF warns
The new year is going to be "tougher than the year we leave behind," says IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
'Stop the jitters': IMF chief chides UK amid pressure for Truss U-turn
World financial leaders meeting in Washington have criticised the Truss government's unfunded tax cut plan amid fears the market turmoil could overshadow more considerable challenges.
Ukraine war threatening 'more hunger', says IMF chief
The head of the IMF has warned that the war in Ukraine could create "more hunger, more poverty and more social unrest," as it continues to drive up global food prices.
IMF's board approves allowing Georgieva to remain as head
The International Monetary Fund expressed “full confidence” in its managing director on Tuesday in response to allegations that World Bank staff were pressured to change business rankings for China in an effort to placate Beijing.
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World economy on 'firmer footing' but 'debt and inequality pose risks'
Speaking to Euronews, Kristalina Georgieva said the IMF is ready to upgrade its global forecast but fiscal support must not be withdrawn prematurely.
IMF chief warns not to let new decade be repeat of 'roaring 20s'
The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, spoke about growing inequality and how the climate crisis could impact economics.
The Brief: Lagarde's route to the ECB
We look back at Christine Lagarde's career trajectory from French Minister to IMF chief and the issues that follow her heading into her next role.
IMF race: European candidates
The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, is unlikely to succeed Christine Lagarde as the boss of the International Monetary Fund.
Lagarde resigns from IMF — these Europeans could succeed her
Due to an understanding between the US and Europe, the head of the IMF has always been European, while the World Bank has always been led by an American.
IMF drops pledge to fight protectionism
The IMF committee had previously warned protectionism posed a risk to global growth.
Former IMF head sentenced for credit card fraud
Rodrigo Rato has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for misusing company credit cards at a Spanish bank he chaired for two years before its state bailout in 2012.