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IMF corrects growth forecast

IMF nudges up 2025 growth forecast but says tariff risks still dog outlook

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its global growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 slightly, citing stronger-than-expected purchases ahead of an August 1 jump in U.S. tariffs and a drop in the effective U.

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IMF lifts 2025 growth forecast on 'fragile' easing in trade tensions

The IMF raised its global growth forecast Tuesday as efforts to circumvent Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs sparked a bigger-than-expected surge in trade, while the US president stepped back from some of his harshest threats.

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IMF upgrades global growth forecast as tariffs ease

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted stronger global economic growth than it forecast in April in part due to some US tariffs on goods being softened. A surge in US imports as firms tried to beat impending higher import taxes and actions by some governments to boost growth bumped up its latest forecast.

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IMF board completes first Argentina program review, approves $2 billion disbursement

The International Monetary Fund board on Thursday completed its first review of the $20 billion program with Argentina, ...

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IMF upgrades global growth after Trump backtracks

"Despite these welcome developments, tariffs remain historically high," the IMF's chief economist said on Tuesday.

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IMF more positive about Dutch economy with trade war averted

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its growth forecasts for the global economy, as the numerous U.S. import tariffs have so far not been as severe as feared earlier this year. The ...

IMF could do with a bigger crisis than it forecasts

The world economy has not fallen apart in 2025, which may be either a relief or a worry, depending on how you look at it.

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Mali

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Mali on July 30, 2025. The authorities need more time to consider the publication of the Staff ...