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Russia Could Mine Bitcoin To Evade Sanctions: International Monetary Fund Warns

Russia could mine Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in an effort to evade the economic sanctions that were imposed on the nation after it invaded Ukraine, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Benzinga

As Central Banks Adjust Monetary Policies, IMF Signals Further Market Sell-Off: CNBC

The International Monetary Fund has warned of more market sell-offs as central banks attempt to combat higher inflation and ease back on pandemic stimulus measures. Market players started 2021 on an optimistic note, predicting some economic momentum amid the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, which would likely boost stocks.

Benzinga

Ukraine Set to Dominate G20 Finance Chiefs Summit

Finance officials from the world's richest countries will meet on Wednesday to address global challenges like rising debt and a possible food crisis -- if they can overcome boiling tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Moscow's attack on its neighbor is set to dominate the meeting of G20 finance ministers…

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IMF head warns rising food and fuel prices strain family budgets ‘to breaking point’ – as it happened

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva says ‘double crisis’ from Ukraine war and Covid is ‘a massive setback for the global recovery,’ as the fund says it’s open to emergency financing for nations facing food insecurity

The Guardian - UK

Sri Lanka promises impartial probe after first death in weeks of protests

Sri Lankan police will launch an "impartial and transparent" investigation into clashes with protesters after the first death in weeks of unrest over the government's handling of the economy, the president said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Oil Stabilizes after Big Drop on IMF Growth Cut

Asian markets were flat on Wednesday as oil began clawing its way back up from a big drop after the International Monetary Fund downgraded its global growth forecast for 2022. The IMF lowered its outlook to 3.6 percent -- a .08 percent slash from its previous estimate released in January…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged IMF to assist Sri Lanka: Govt

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Krisalina Georgieva ‘assured the Finance Minister that the IMF would continue to actively engage with Sri Lanka’, said a Finance Ministry readout of the meeting.

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Morning Digest | IMF cuts global growth on Ukraine war, trims India forecast to 8.2%; Centre cautions against laxity in containing COVID-19, and more

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At least one killed as police open fire at Sri Lanka protesters

One killed and several others wounded in central Sri Lanka as police open fire at people protesting fuel price rise.

Al Jazeera

Citing Russia’s War, IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3.6%

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday downgraded the outlook for the world economy this year and next, blaming Russia's war in Ukraine for disrupting global commerce, pushing up oil prices, threatening food supplies and increasing uncertainty already heightened by the coronavirus and its variants. The 190-country lender cut its forecast…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nirmala Sitharaman discusses geopolitical issues with IMF chief; highlights India's efforts to support growth

WASHINGTON: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday discussed a range of issues, including the current geopolitical situation and its economic impact, with IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva, and highlighted the Indian government's commitment to support growth through capital expenditure.

The Times of India

Delegate protests over Russia to upstage G20 meeting

Western nations are preparing to stage coordinated walk-outs and other diplomatic snubs to protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine at Wednesday's meeting of G20 finance ministers in Washington, their officials said.

Reuters

Crypto Wallets Controlled By Individuals Are A Global Risk, Says India's Finance Minister To The IMF

India's Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated the country's negative attitude towards cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) during a recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) panel.

Benzinga

IMF slashes India's GDP forecast to 8.2% for FY23

NEW DELHI: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday slashed India's gross domestic product (GDP) forecast by 80 percentage points to 8.2 per cent for financial year 2022-23.

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French presidential candidates spar over wind energy sector

Ahead of the French presidential run-off on Sunday, we take a closer look at Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's divergent views on the future of the renewable energy sector in France. Macron wants to add thousands of jobs to the wind turbine industry, while Marine Le Pen wants to…

The Independent UK

Citing Russia's war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded the outlook for the world economy this year and next

Evening Standard

IMF slashes UK growth forecasts as inflation slows economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its growth forecasts for Britain today as it warned inflation will hit spending and investment.

The Guardian - UK

UK GDP growth to slow to worst in G7 in 2023, says IMF – as it happened

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Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live: IMF slashes UK forecast, stocks rally

The IMF’s world economic outlook and earnings updates from more major US companies will provide the main focus for investors today.

The Hindu

Nirmala Sitharaman meets IMF chief; discusses impact of geopolitical situation on global growth

Kristalina Georgieva also appreciated India's help to Sri Lanka in tackling its economic crises and assured that the IMF would continue to actively engage with the island nation

Al Jazeera

Sri Lanka asks IMF for urgent financial assistance

The IMF may consider this request due to the unique circumstances, an aide to the nation’s finance minister said.

Reuters

One dead after police fire on protesters in Sri Lanka amid bailout talks with IMF

Sri Lankan police fired live ammunition to scatter protesters on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring a dozen more, as the country sought rapid financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ease a worsening economic crisis.

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March quarter CPI will show new inflation shock

Business & Investing: Inflation worldwide is causing a rethink of economic policy, with markets gloom exacerbated by the strong ripple effects of the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Yellen to see Ukraine PM, avoid Russians at global meetings

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to meet with Ukraine's prime minister during this week’s spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington

Reuters

U.S. Treasury's Yellen to skip some G20 sessions, encourage pressure on Russia

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to skip some sessions of this week's G20 finance meeting in protest at Russia's assault on Ukraine and will urge International Monetary Fund and World Bank members to increase pressure on Moscow, two senior U.S. Treasury officials said on Monday.

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