U.S. economy poised to lead the global pack in 2025, IMF says. Here’s why.
The U.S. economy has separated itself from the global pack — and its lead could widen in the new year. That’s the upshot of a new forecast by the International Monetary Fund, the organization created at the end of World War II to support the global economy.
IMF says China's economic growth of 5% in 2024 was 'positive surprise'
China notified the International Monetary Fund on Thursday that its economy grew by 5% in 2024, IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told reporters, calling the development a "positive surprise" compared to the IMF's forecast of 4.
IMF Raises U.S. Growth Estimates
The United Nations financial agency updated its projections for full-year U.S. growth in 2025 to 2.7%, up from 2.2%.
IMF Raises Global Growth Outlook And Flags Rising Economic Divergence
Global growth is expected to increase slightly this year while remaining stuck below its pre-pandemic average, the IMF said Friday, flagging the growing economic divide between the United States and European countries.
IMF Raises Global Economic Growth Forecast on Stronger US Demand
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its global growth forecast for this year, spurred by stronger-than-expected US demand and slowing inflation worldwide that will let central banks continue to cut interest rates.
U.S. economy continues to outperform the rest of the world, IMF says
The U.S. economy will continue to be the developed world’s best performer in 2025 giving President-elect Donald Trump a running start on his plan to spur faster growth, the International Monetary Fund said.
IMF warns Trump economic policy threatens global disruption
The International Monetary Fund has warned that US economic policies under incoming president Donald Trump could hit the rest of the world and ultimately backfire on the US. The IMF says a threatened wave of tariffs could make trade tensions worse,
IMF's board approves second review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion program
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund on Friday approved the second review of Ethiopia's current financing ...
I.M.F. Raises U.S. Economic Forecast as Other Regions Lag
It is projecting 2.7 percent growth for 2025. But uncertainty about pending Trump policies looms over the global economic ...
IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook
The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year.
IMF raises China’s 2025 GDP forecast by a hair, cites stimulus effects
The US also sees a bump in expected economic growth, and IMF says this could help keep global growth steady amid downward ...
U.S. Growth Projections Revised Up by the IMF
The International Monetary Fund raised its estimate for full-year U.S. growth in 2025 to 2.7%, up from 2.2%, while forecasts ...
IMF Gives Reeves Budget Tepid Support by Notching Up UK Growth
The International Monetary Fund has offered only luke-warm support for Rachel Reeves’ big-spending budget, upgrading its ...
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Equity Markets Rise as Investors Parse Macro Data, IMF Report
US benchmark equity indexes closed higher Friday as traders assessed the latest macro data and the International Monetary Fund's upgraded 2025 growth outlook for the world's largest economy. The ...
IMF lowers 2025 Saudi Arabia growth forecast on extended oil production cuts
The International Monetary Fund has lowered its 2025 GDP growth projection for Saudi Arabia to 3.3%, mainly due to extended ...