The global economy is bracing for a prolonged war shock. The International Monetary Fund is set to downgrade its growth forecasts after the Iran fallout disrupted what was earlier a strengthening outlook.


IMF Flags Lasting Damage to World Economy 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s growth outlook for 2026 to 7.3%, highlighting the country’s resilient economic performance. Analysts say India’s growth story stands out globally, driven by robust domestic consumption, strong investment, and policy reforms.

IMF Raises India’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 7.3%, Economic Outlook Strong

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for India’s economic growth in 2026 by a sharp 70 basis points to 7.3 percent. IMF also cites strong momentum in the second half of the year. The imf said the upgrade reflects better-than-expected performance in the third quarter and robust activity in the fourth quarter. The revision follows India’s National Statistics Office raising its own growth estimate for the current fiscal year to 7.4 percent. The imf has called India a key engine of global growth, underscoring its rising role in the world economy.


IMF Calls India a Key Driver of Global Growth 

The IMF estimated India's economy to grow by 7.3% in 2025 and 6.4 % for the next two years, significantly outshining global and advanced economy averages. Meanwhile, before easing slightly to 3.2 per cent in 2027, the world economy is expected to expand at 3.3 per cent in 2025 & 2026.

India likely to remain world's fastest-growing economy amid global uncertainty: IMF

The multilateral agency estimated a sharp drop in India's GDP growth in FY 27 and FY 28 to moderate at 6.4 per cent. The country will retain its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy, outperforming global and advanced economy averages.

IMF raises India’s growth forecast to 7.3% in current fiscal; predicts sharp drop next year

Technological change has reshaped job markets for centuries. But the benefits have not always been widely shared. As AI and digital technologies transform today’s workplace even those at the forefront of innovation are not immune to disruption as recent job cuts at major technology companies show.

IMF Warns of Massive AI Jobs Disruption; AI is Rewriting The Global Job Market

 Artificial intelligence is no longer the future, it’s already transforming jobs across the world. A new IMF report warns that nearly 40 percent of global employment is exposed to ai, with advanced economies facing the biggest impact. Our next report dives into the changing face of work, who’s most at risk, and what countries are doing to prepare their workforce for the AI Era…

 IMF: 40% of Global Jobs Exposed to AI

IMF Warns of Massive AI Jobs Disruption; Skills are the New Currency in AI Era

Sri Lanka reported low inflation of 2.1% in 2025, well below its 5% target, supported by IMF emergency funding, while the central bank projects a gradual rise in inflation heading into 2026.


Sri Lanka inflation rises 2.1% in 2025, below 5% target 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to review Sri Lanka’s request for emergency financial assistance as the country grapples with a severe economic crisis. This video explores the details of the aid request, Sri Lanka’s current economic challenges, and potential implications for the nation’s recovery and international support. 

Sri Lanka: IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Emergency Aid Request Amid Economic Crisis |

Sri Lanka: IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Emergency Aid Request Amid Economic Crisis

Pakistan has cut its interest rate by 0.5% despite IMF warnings on inflation, raising questions over its monetary policy direction and economic stability.


Pakistan cuts interest rate despite IMF advisory on inflation

The international monetary fund has imposed 11 new conditions on Pakistan under its 7 billion dollar bailout programme, raising the total number of conditions to 64 in just 18 months.


IMF Imposes 11 New Conditions on Pakistan Bailout 

India’s Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, continues to earn global recognition. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially listed India’s UPI as the world’s largest real-time payment system by transaction volume. This video breaks down what the IMF report highlights, why UPI is leading globally, and how India’s digital payments revolution is reshaping financial systems worldwide.


IMF Recognises India's UPI System as World's Largest 

Two of India’s neighbours are slipping back into financial trouble. Pakistan is under intense scrutiny from the IMF for deep-rooted corruption. And in Bangladesh, a World Bank report says poverty is rising again after years of progress.


Pakistan faces IMF corruption warning 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of a sharp slowdown in the US economy, forecasting growth below 1.9% for October to December. This slowdown has raised concerns about potential impacts on employment, consumer spending, and global markets.

IMF Flags Sharp US Economic Slowdown: Growth Below 1.9%

The International Monetary fund is raising concerns over several key budget measures in Ukraine as the country negotiates a new 8 billion dollars loan package. While the government seeks to ease the impact of the ongoing war on its citizens... The IMF is warning that some policies may worsen Ukraine’s already fragile fiscal situation.


IMF Raises Red Flags on Ukraine Budget Ahead of Fresh Talks

The International Monetary fund is raising concerns over several key budget measures in Ukraine as the country negotiates a new 8 billion dollars loan package. While the government seeks to ease the impact of the ongoing war on its citizens... The IMF is warning that some policies may worsen Ukraine’s already fragile fiscal situation.

The surge in record-high US debt shows no signs of abating anytime soon. In just four days this week, between October 23rd and 27th, the US added 100 billion dollars to its debt. In October, the country's debt surged by 500 billion dollars despite a government shutdown that should have ideally cut it. America’s debt spiral has reached a historic danger zone.

US Adds $100 Billion in Debt in Just Four Days

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded a stark warning on artificial intelligence (AI), describing it as both a potential engine for global productivity and a looming threat to economic stability, in its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.


IMF gives warnings on tech & private credit surge

The international monetary fund painted a picture of cautious in its latest world economic outlook.
The October 2025 report showed some optimism, but several warning signs.
From the U.S. To Europe, to China and India,.The IMF outlook showed growth under pressure, mounting risks, and past buffers fading.

 IMF Flags Slower Global Growth in 2025 

Pakistan’s Finance Minister expresses optimism about reaching a staff-level agreement with the IMF regarding the latest payout. This deal is crucial for Pakistan’s economic stability and ongoing reforms. 

Pak Finance Minister Confident on IMF Staff Deal | WION

Gita Gopinath thanked the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and her predecessor, Christine Lagarde, for appointing her as chief economist and called her service in the IMF a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Who is Gita Gopinath? Indian-origin economist who stepped down as IMF's first deputy managing director

The rollover by China is significant as Pakistan navigates its recovery under a $7 billion IMF bailout programme. Maintaining sufficient foreign exchange reserves is a central condition of the IMF agreement.

China rolls over $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, boosting reserves to IMF target

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IMF Flags Lasting Damage to World Economy

IMF Raises India’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 7.3%, Economic Outlook Strong

IMF Calls India a Key Driver of Global Growth

India to remain world's fastest-growing economy amid global uncertainty: IMF

IMF raises India’s FY26 growth to 7.3%, but forecasts sharp dip next year

IMF Warns of Massive AI Jobs Disruption; AI is Rewriting The Global Job Market

IMF: 40% of Global Jobs Exposed to AI

IMF Warns of Massive AI Jobs Disruption; Skills are the New Currency in AI Era

Sri Lanka inflation rises 2.1% in 2025, below 5% target

Sri Lanka: IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Emergency Aid Request Amid Economic Crisis |

Sri Lanka: IMF to Review Sri Lanka’s Emergency Aid Request Amid Economic Crisis

Pakistan cuts interest rate despite IMF advisory on inflation

IMF Imposes 11 New Conditions on Pakistan Bailout

IMF Recognises India's UPI System as World's Largest

Pakistan faces IMF corruption warning

IMF Flags Sharp US Economic Slowdown: Growth Below 1.9%

IMF Raises Red Flags on Ukraine Budget Ahead of Fresh Talks

IMF Raises Red Flags on Ukraine Budget Ahead of Fresh Talks

US Adds $100 Billion in Debt in Just Four Days

IMF gives warnings on tech & private credit surge

IMF Flags Slower Global Growth in 2025

Pak Finance Minister Confident on IMF Staff Deal | WION

Who is Gita Gopinath? Indian-origin economist who stepped down from IMF

China rolls over $3.4 bn in loans to Pakistan, boosting reserves to IMF target