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Bessent Chides IMF, World Bank

Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’

Scott Bessent called for sweeping change at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, claiming they needed to reconnect with their missions, faulting their dealings with China. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent,

Associated Press News · 2h

Bessent targets IMF and World Bank, says they are ‘falling short’ because of ‘mission creep’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Wednesday, saying "mission creep" and devoting "disproportionate time" to climate change, gender and social issues has caused the institutions to fall short.

POLITICO on MSN · 5h

Bessent says US will seek reforms of IMF, World Bank

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that the Trump administration planned to pursue reforms at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to achieve a more “sustainable international economic system” that better serves the United States and other countries.

IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge

Bloomberg · 7h

IMF Warns of New Global Debt Surge as Economic Growth Weakens

The International Monetary Fund warned that global public borrowing will likely surge this year as trade tensions triggered by the US lead to slower economic growth and more volatility on financial markets.

Reuters on MSN · 6h

IMF says tariff pressures to push global public debt past pandemic levels

Economic pressures from steep new U.S. tariffs will push global public debt above pandemic-era levels to nearly 100% of global GDP by the end of the decade as slower growth and trade strain government budgets,

Wall Street Journal · 6h

IMF Warns Against Support for Tariff-Hit Businesses as Government Debts Surge

Higher tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions may push government debts to new highs over the coming years, making the need for policymakers to outline robust plans for containing the surge more pressing,

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IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga need to earn Trump administration's trust, Bessent says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva and World Bank President Ajay Banga ...

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Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank, While Calling for Reforms

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a course correction for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, while ...

Trump tariffs live updates: Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank

ABC News's Mary Bruce asked Trump if he agreed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent who suggested that the current standoff ...

European Central Bank should only cut interest rates once more this year, IMF Europe head says

The ECB should hold its key rate at 2% from the summer barring major shocks, Alfred Kammer, director of the European ...

IMF Issues Playbook for Faster Sovereign Debt Restructurings

Global financial leaders on Wednesday launched a blueprint for emerging-market debt restructurings, an effort to streamline a ...

IMF Appoints First Mission Chief to Syria in 14 Years

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund has appointed Ron van Rooden as head of its mission to Syria, Syria's ...

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IMF Apologises to Nigeria Over Comments on Impact of Tinubu’s Reforms on the Poor

Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund(IMF), has reportedly apologised to Nigeria ...

The Herald on MSN12h

IMF: Heightened economic policy uncertainty significantly increases financial stability risk

Global banking and financial markets are calm with low volatility as central banks have begun easing rates after bringing inflation back near target, the IMF said in Washington, DC Monday (April ...

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