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IMF chief says global economy doing 'better than feared,' downside risks dominate

The world economy has proven more resilient than expected despite acute strains from multiple shocks, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, forecasting only a slight slowing ... Read More

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

The Congressional Budget Office reported in July that Trump’s new tax and spending law will add $3.4 trillion to that total through 2034. The IMF is a 191-country lending organization that seeks to ... Read More

Tariff Uncertainty Expected to Slow Global Economic Growth This Year

President Trump’s trade war is still playing out, and the full effect will be felt heading into next year, the latest projections show. By Liz Alderman Reporting from Paris President Trump’s efforts ... Read More

Trump’s economy is marked by uncertainty. What could more tariffs mean for you?

When President Trump came into office, he promised to fuel an economic boom with a magic bullet: tariffs. They're taxes added to a wide range of imports. And money is coming in, more than $30 billion ... Read More

Global economy in transformative phase, say WEF chief economists

The latest World Economic Forum (WEF) chief economists' outlook for September paints a stark picture of a global economy grappling with persistent disruptions and mounting uncertainty. This analysis, ... Read More

Global economy to weaken in 2026; headwinds for India from US tariffs? Here's what WEF survey found

WEF Chief Economists Outlook 2025: Global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, the World Economic Forum said in its latest Chief Economists' Outlook on Tuesday. India’s ... Read More