IMF cuts global growth forecast, warns of trade war
The International Monetary Fund is warning that the world economy is slowing — and that it will get worse if countries keep squabbling over trade.
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The head of the IMF is skipping Saudi Arabia's investment conference
Saudi Arabia's big investment conference is losing more high-profile guests as the international crisis over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi intensifies.
The trade war will hit US and Chinese growth next year, the IMF warns
The trade war is set to take its toll on the American and Chinese economies in 2019.
IMF's Lagarde warns US about trade, deficits
The United States is putting its own economy at risk with aggressive trade tactics and a ballooning deficit, the International Monetary Fund says.
IMF chief: Clouds over global economy are 'darker by the day'
Escalating trade tensions are posing an increasing threat to the global economy, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.
Argentina strikes $50 billion financing deal with IMF
The International Monetary Fund is stepping in to help Argentina with a $50 billion line of credit.
Jordanians take to the streets to protest austerity measures
Jordanians turned out Sunday for a fifth day of angry anti-austerity protests, a restive outpouring against government tax legislation and an IMF plan calling for an increase in taxes and energy prices.
Italy to be led by populist, euroskeptic government
In a remarkable case of political deja vu, Italy's President has appointed Giuseppe Conte, a law professor and political novice, as the country's new prime minister, the secretary of the presidential palace announced Thursday.
Italian President summons Carlo Cottarelli as election turmoil deepens
Italy's President is expected Monday to ask a former International Monetary Fund official to be interim prime minister after leading populist parties dropped out of a bid to form a government.
IMF says global economy will slow after 2019
The global economy is still on an upswing, but the good times may not last beyond the next year or two.
