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• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• IMF projects rosier global economic outlook for 2023, expects inflation to ease

  The International Monetary Fund now expects the world economy to grow 2.9 per cent this year thanks to China dropping its zero-tolerance COVID-19 measures.

  Economy

  Jan 30, 2023
• Fragmentation could cost global economy up to 7% of GDP: IMF

  The note said that the global flows of goods and capital had leveled off after the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, and a surge in trade restrictions seen in subsequent years.

  Economy

  Jan 15, 2023
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• Global economy faces ‘tougher’ year in 2023, IMF head warns

  "Why? Because the three big economies -- the U.S., EU and China -- are all slowing down simultaneously," Kristalina Georgieva said.

  World

  Jan 1, 2023
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• Inflation, housing, Russia: Here’s where the IMF says Canada’s economy is most at risk

  The International Monetary Fund says a steeper home price correction and stubborn inflation are among the biggest risks to Canada's economy.

  Economy

  Dec 9, 2022