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In COVID-19 outbreak, IMF urges coordinated action
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Katherine Wiles
Mar 5, 2020
The IMF had a call with 189 member countries Tuesday to discuss a coordinated response to COVID-19.
IMF says U.S.-China tensions impede global growth
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 15, 2019
0.8% may not sound like a lot, but on a global scale, it's different.
IMF's acting director on U.S. and China: "It takes two to tango"
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 5, 2019
"Both sides should sit down and talk more," says David Lipton of the International Monetary Fund.
The IMF cuts global growth outlook to 3.3 percent
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Daniel Shin
and Liz Sanchez
Apr 9, 2019
A conversation with the IMF's chief economist about the lowest global growth rate since the financial crisis.
IMF's Christine Lagarde: a firefighter and an architect
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 21, 2019
The International Monetary Fund managing director on her dual role, the rise of inequality, the repercussions of the global trade war and women in finance.
Questions abound as World Bank seeks new leader
Jan 8, 2019
The head of the World Bank, Jim Kim, announced his resignation Monday — a surprise given that he’s still got a few years left on his term. So now the search is on to find his replacement. Traditionally, the World Bank’s been led by an American, while the International Monetary Fund has been run by […]
For Ukraine, IMF delivers a gift with strings
by
Ben Bradford
Dec 25, 2018
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. How about the International Monetary Fund? The global financial lender is about to deliver to Ukraine the first installment of almost $4 billion in low-interest loans approved last week. It’s a complicated Christmas present, and there are conditions attached. Click the audio player above to hear […]
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IMF forecasts slower global growth
Oct 9, 2018
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it’s shaving off some of its earlier optimism about world economic growth over the next couple years. It has downgraded its growth forecast for this year from 3.9 percent to 3.7 percent, and for next year, the IMF has ticked the world’s growth down from 2.7 percent to 2.5 […]
Argentina – another emerging market economy feels the heat
Aug 30, 2018
What kind of shape is South America's second-largest economy in?
Venezuela launches new currency, but problems remain
Aug 20, 2018
Today Venezuela rolls out its new currency – the “sovereign bolivar.” It’s one of several steps the country is taking to curb runaway inflation, which is likely to top 1 million percent this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. What effect will this have on the South American nation’s economy? Click the audio player […]