International Monetary Fund News

RBI Deputy Governor Rao: 'Global understanding of systemic impact of climate change on the economy and the financial system is evolving'

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor Shri M. Rajeshwar Rao is calling for global cooperation in managing climate risks and promoting sustainable finance at an IMF panel discussion, urging central banks to take proactive measures.

IMF economist on housing: 'House prices surged during the pandemic, but the impact of tightening monetary policy varies across economies'

Rising housing interest rates have raised concerns for the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has warned that this could weaken the demand for houses and lead to a drop in home prices.

Assistant Treasury secretary: 'Pause and consolidate lessons learned' from recent financial crises

On the heels of recent alarming situations in the financial world, Assistant Treasury Secretary for International Finance Brent Neiman stressed the importance of reassessing international financial regulatory cooperation.

International Monetary Fund report finds growth resilient in Middle East, North Africa

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its May 2023 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and finds a resilient economy in the regions.