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IMF upgrades US growth outlook as Trump's tariffs cause less disruption than expected

The U.S. and global economies will grow a bit more this year than previously forecast as the Trump administration’s tariffs have so far proved less disruptive than expected, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday, though the full impact of those policies is still emerging

The Independent UK

World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

UK and global GDP growth forecasts upgraded for this year but immigration controls could have negative impact

The Guardian - UK

UK facing highest inflation in G7 in yet another pre-Budget blow for Reeves

IMF also trims growth forecast for 2026 in ‘grim’ news for chancellor weeks before Commons statement

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UK economy at risk of ‘bumpy landing’; JP Morgan’s Dimon warns of ‘more cockroaches’ after collapse of First Brands and Tricolor – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva Brushes Off Trump's Trade War Threats: 'Trade Is Like Water, You Put In An Obstacle, It Goes Around It'

As tensions rise between the U.S. and China over fresh tariff threats, International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva is urging calm, arguing that global trade is far more resilient than it appears.

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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva dismisses impact of Trump trade war: 'Trade is like water, you put in an obstacle, it goes around it'

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, says fears that “trade is dead” are overblown.

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Argentina passes the begging bowl, again

Maybe President Trump has bet on a dead horse. After all, Argentina has never been a good bet.

Fortune

IMF Meetings To Begin Under Fresh Cloud Of US-China Trade Tensions

The IMF and World Bank's semi-annual gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors gets underway in Washington on Monday, against the backdrop of new trade threats from the world's two largest economies.

International Business Times

Poor countries paying billions more to cover debts than they receive as aid to fight climate crisis

The world’s least developed countries paid US $37 billion (£28bn) to service their debts in 2023, but received only $32 billion (£24bn) in climate finance

The Independent UK

Urgent calls for debt relief as study shows health and education cuts in developing world

Influential economists want replenishment of funds and new ways to define countries in need before this week’s IMF and World Bank meetings

The Guardian - UK

The IMF boss is right to say ‘buckle up’ – the global economy is facing multiple menaces

Trump’s latest tariff tantrum and rising fears of an AI bubble have quickly borne out Kristalina Georgieva’s claim that ‘uncertainty is the new normal’

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves v the OBR: chancellor aims to loosen the watchdog’s grip

Labour embraced the forecaster’s powerful role, but now finds itself scrambling in the face of gloomy projections

The Guardian - UK

As AI bubble warnings mount, a 23-year-old’s $1.5 billion hedge fund shows how prophecy turns into profits

As central bankers warn of an AI bubble, Silicon Valley’s true believers are doubling down—turning AGI prophecy into cash, clout, and billion-dollar bets.

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Bank of England, IMF, warn AI bubble risk has shades of 2000 dotcom crash — Goldman Sachs cautions we're not there 'yet'

Major banking institutions are starting to warn of an impending market correction for AI companies and their stock prices. Although not all agree when it'll happen, most suggest it is coming as the major industry players continue to invest in each other, driving up investments and share prices in turn.

The Independent UK

Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning

Financial institutions are raising concerns about a potential AI investment bubble

International Business Times

World Economy Not Doing As Badly As Feared, IMF Chief Says

The global economy is doing better than expected, even as it faces prolonged uncertainty and underwhelming medium-term growth prospects, the head of the IMF said Wednesday.

The Independent UK

IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty and offers this advice: 'Buckle up'

The global economy may be holding up better than expected despite major shocks such as President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the head of the International Monetary Fund says that resilience may not last

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The Guardian - UK

IMF chief warns ‘uncertainty is the new normal’ in global economy

Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next week

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England warns of risk of AI market correction; gold hits new $4,000 an ounce record – as it happened

Soaring tech valuations could drop amid potentially ‘disappointing’ progress on AI, central bank says; gold has doubled in two years and extends 50% rally so far this year

Evening Standard

‘OBR needs to change way it forecasts economic performance’, Reeves says

The Chancellor told broadcasters only one full forecast should be done a year as Government aims to only change fiscal policies once annually.

The Guardian - UK

Why Trump is backing Argentina’s Thatcherite economics

While Javier Milei’s shock therapy to tame inflation has won support from Washington and the IMF, ordinary Argentinians seem less impressed

The Guardian - UK

Treasury ‘putting the squeeze’ on OBR over Labour growth plans amid tensions over downgrade

Rachel Reeves may have to find up to £30bn in tax rises or spending cuts if forecaster revisits expectations

The Guardian - AU

Australia, along with other OECD countries, is mired in mediocrity – and the RBA seems intent on keeping us there

If the Reserve Bank won’t drop interest rates next week, it will be another example of one of our institutions aiming low

The Guardian - UK

Malawi’s 85-year-old ex-leader returns to power in presidential election

Lazarus Chakwera, who presided over a multi-year economic crisis, concedes election after Peter Mutharika wins 56.8% of vote

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