IMF

• Iran war fallout has ‘abruptly darkened’ global economic outlook, IMF says

  The IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from the 3.3 per cent it had forecast in January, but the new rate assumes the war is 'short-lived.'

  Economy

  Apr 14
  
• Canada could increase real GDP by 7% if it drops all internal trade barriers: IMF

  The IMF says in some sectors, such as educational and health-care services, interprovincial trade barriers exceed the equivalent of a 40 per cent tariff.

  Canada

  Jan 27
  
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• IMF chief backs Jerome Powell, U.S. Fed independence amid Trump pressure

  Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters that central bank independence worked in the interest of businesses and households, and that she respected Powell's professionalism.

  World

  Jan 15
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• Global economy is resilient but U.S. tariffs holding it back: Champagne

  Champagne is chairing the fall meeting of the G7 finance ministers in Washington and attending the annual gathering of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group.

  Economy

  Oct 15, 2025
• Bank of Canada should consider better communication of monetary policy: IMF

  In a statement, the IMF said strengthening communications could include explanations on how quickly the Bank of Canada thinks the policy rate could return to neutral.

  Economy

  Jun 11, 2024
• World economy ‘limping’, IMF says amid uncertainty after Israel attack

  The IMF said it expects global economic growth to slow to 2.9% in 2024 from an expected 3% this year. The forecast for next year is down a notch from the 3% predicted back in July.

  World

  Oct 10, 2023
• Canada is not immune to banking instability, central bank chief warns

  Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem reiterated his confidence in the country's financial system on Thursday but said policymakers can't be 'complacent' about banking risks.

  Economy

  Apr 13, 2023
• Risk of ‘hard landing’ for global economy has ‘risen sharply,’ IMF warns

  The IMF has dimmed its outlook for the world economy this year amid high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks.

  Economy

  Apr 11, 2023
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• Ukraine gets $15.6B IMF commitment, faster U.S. tanks as Putin and Xi cement ties

  The money would help shore up Ukraine, which has suffered extensive damage to its infrastructure and economy during Russia's year-long invasion.

  World

  Mar 21, 2023
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• Financial markets have good reasons to be upbeat on economy: IMF chief

  IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, speaking at the World Government Summit, described the IMF's outlook for 2023 as "less bad, not good."

  Economy

  Feb 13, 2023