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IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices already fueling calls for support from emerging markets and developing economies, the International
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IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

IMF warns of Asia's vulnerability to war-induced energy shock

By Leika Kihara WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - Asia is more vulnerable to an energy shock than other regions because of its heavy reliance on Middle East fuel, an International Monetary Fund executive said, warning of an acute hit to growth if a prolonged war triggers supply shortages.
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Wall Street futures hold steady; earnings in focus

Wall Street futures hold steady; earnings in focus

April 15 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were largely unchanged on Wednesday as investors caught their breath after a rally, while awaiting fresh signals from a raft of corporate earnings and remarks from Federal Reserve officials.
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Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

Bessent supports IMF quota revamp, wants World Bank financing for critical minerals

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) - U.S.
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IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Global Financial Risks

IMF Warns Middle East Conflict Elevates Global Financial Risks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning about the financial stability risks posed by the ongoing war in the Middle East. The conflict has led to increased inflationary pressures, causing global equity prices to decline by 8% and sovereign bond yields to rise sharply. The IMF's Global Financial Stability Report highlights the potential for funding markets to tighten, which could strain non-banks and private credit sectors. The report also notes the increased exposure of hedge funds to interest rate derivatives and sovereign bonds, which has more than doubled since 2020. The IMF cautions that prolonged conflict could lead to financial instability, particularly affecting sectors reliant on artificial intelligence and private credit.
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IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook

IMF cuts emerging economies' growth estimate as war darkens outlook

By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters) - The IMF on Tuesday lowered its 2026 growth forecast for emerging market and developing economies to 3.9% from its view of 4.2% in January, with higher energy and food costs and uncertainty from the war in the Middle East expected to hurt more
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IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Iran war-driven energy price spikes and supply disruptions and warned that the global economy would teeter on the brink of recession if the conflict worsens and oil stays above $
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IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, April 14 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies, and raised its inflation projections as the Iran war drives up oil and gas prices.
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UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation

UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation

By William Schomberg WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - Britain suffered the sharpest cut to economic growth forecasts for large rich economies by the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday, reflecting the country's costly exposure to the inflationary impact of the Iran war.
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Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

Under pressure: Tracking the pain in G7 government debt

By Yoruk Bahceli, Ben Welsh, Dhara Ranasinghe and Rocky Swift LONDON/NEW YORK/TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - The world's major economies have seen their debt levels surge in recent years, while ever-increasing spending demands -- from ageing populations to climate change and defence -- are adding to
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IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict, Impacting U.S. Economy

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict, Impacting U.S. Economy

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast Due to Iran Conflict, Impacting U.S. Economy
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Trading Day: Wall Street jumps on optimism over revived US-Iran talks, focus on earnings

Trading Day: Wall Street jumps on optimism over revived US-Iran talks, focus on earnings

By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, April 14 - Stocks rallied and crude fell on Tuesday as the promise of ongoing talks between the United States and Iran boosted hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East, while corporate earnings took center stage.