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Bessent criticizes IMF, World Bank

IMF-World Bank meetings end with little tariff clarity, but economic foreboding

Global finance leaders came to Washington this past week seeking clarity on what it would take to get some relief from President Donald Trump's multi-layered tariff assault and on just how much pain it will bring to the world economy.

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Trump tariffs live updates: Treasury secretary criticizes IMF, World Bank

Trump's trade war with China continues to rage on, with China slamming the U.S. for coercion and threats, while Trump brushed off concerns and promised to be "nice." President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the North Lawn Wednesday morning,

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IMF's Georgieva, World Bank's Banga Need to Earn Trump Administration's Trust, Bessent Says

Bessent also told reporters that no decision has been made on whether to proceed with a $4 billion pledge to the World Bank's fund for the poorest countries made last year by former president Joe Biden.

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Scott Bessent says the World Bank and IMF need a total overhaul: ‘Mission creep has knocked these institutions off course’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in remarks to the Institute of International Finance on Wednesday, said the two agencies ...

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Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain ...

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Bessent Says US Backs IMF and World Bank, While Calling for Reforms

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for a course correction for the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, while ...

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IMF World Economic Outlook: economic uncertainty is now higher than it ever was during COVID

Barcelona, Apr 27 (The Conversation) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just published its World Economic Outlook, and it does not take an expert to deduce that, even among some of the world’s ...

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World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF

Global policymakers gathering in Washington this week breathed a collective sigh of relief that the U.S.-centric economic ...

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Pay Syria’s World Bank Debt, Unlocking Funds

Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledged to pay Syria’s debt to the World Bank, removing one obstacle for the country’s new leadership ...

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar To Settle Syria's $15 Million World Bank Debt: Report

Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced on Sunday that they would settle Syria's debt to the World Bank totalling roughly $15 ...

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Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...

Treasury Secretary Bessent Accuses IMF And World Bank Of "Mission Creep"

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke Wednesday to international economists attending IMF and World Bank spring meetings in ...

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World Bank Chief Economist Sounds Alarm on Emerging Market Debt Issues, Urges Liberalization

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Spiking trade uncertainty is compounding rising debt and sluggish growth problems facing emerging ...

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IMF Deputy Managing Director Commends Ethiopia for its Robust Reform Program

Addis Ababa, April 27, 2025 (POA) –The high level Ethiopian delegation comprised of Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, Governor of ...

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