More countries are embracing measures meant to encourage their own security and independence, a trend that some say could slow global growth.
Category: International Monetary Fund
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I.M.F. Sees Steady Growth but Warns of Rising Protectionism
The International Monetary Fund offered an upbeat economic outlook but said that new trade barriers and escalating wars could worsen inflation.
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I.M.F. Agrees to Much Larger Rescue Package for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund will provide $8 billion to Egypt, which is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.
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U.S. Leading Soft Landing for Global Economy
Economies all over the world are lowering inflation while avoiding serious recession — but growth in the United States stands out.
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War Has Already Hurt the Economies of Israel’s Nearest Neighbors
The impact on global growth of the Middle East violence has so far been contained. That’s not the case for Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan, which were already struggling.
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The Debt Problem Is Enormous, and the System for Fixing It Is Broken
Economists offer alternatives to financial safeguards created when the U.S. was the pre-eminent superpower and climate change wasn’t on the agenda.
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World Bank President Ajay Banga Addresses Climate Change
Ajay Banga, who took over the top job in June, has prioritized global warming issues in his first months on the job.
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Fed Chair Recalls Inflation ‘Head Fakes,’ Pledges to Do More if Needed
Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, said officials will proceed carefully. But if more policy action is needed, he pledged to take it.
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China Finance and Real Estate Sectors Threaten Economy, I.M.F. Says
The International Monetary Fund warned of risks from overstretched lenders and developers even as it raised economic growth forecasts for this year and next.
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Fragile Global Economy Faces New Crisis in Israel-Gaza War
A war in the Middle East could complicate efforts to contain inflation at a time when world output is “limping along.”
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Yellen May Face Questions in Morocco Over U.S. Dysfunction
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.
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How West Africa Can Reap More Profit From the Global Chocolate Market
Resource-rich countries like Ghana are often cut out of lucrative parts of the business like manufacturing. The “fairchain movement” wants to change that.