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IMF Warns UK and US Over "Spiralling" Debt Costs
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva told the BBC that economic shocks have pushed debt levels up "like a staircase, not to heaven."
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OECD, IMF and IIF warn of risks from rising debt in major economies
The three international bodies flagged the dangers of soaring borrowing costs facing the US, France, the UK and Japan, warning of risks tied to $365bn in global debt.
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Zelensky Says Most of Ukraine's Budget Deficit Tied to Weapons Funding
Ukraine's president said Kyiv has received a constructive response from the EU and IMF on covering a budget deficit driven largely by military spending.
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Pakistan PM Says Country Transitioning From Stabilization to Recovery
Shehbaz Sharif told the IMF's managing director that prudent fiscal and monetary policies are helping Pakistan's economy recover despite regional conflict and inflationary pressures.
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Bolivia Renews Ties With IMF as President Paz Pursues Economic Recovery Plan
Facing a severe economic crisis, Bolivia has followed an International Monetary Fund recommendation, fulfilling a goal set by President Rodrigo Paz since his election last year.
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IMF to Help Secure Part of Ukraine's 2027 Funding, Zelensky Says
President Zelensky said the fund would help secure some of the financing needed to maintain Ukraine's fiscal stability next year, after meeting IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva in New York.
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IMF Chief Urges Advanced Economies to 'Bring Debt Down' as Borrowing Costs Climb
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told the BBC that repeated economic shocks have pushed debt levels up 'like a staircase not to heaven,' urging wealthy nations to rein in borrowing.
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IMF Chief Warns Rich Nations Must Cut Debt as Borrowing Costs Rise
Kristalina Georgieva told the BBC that global shocks have pushed debt levels up "like a staircase not to heaven."
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IMF Again Urges Ukraine to Secure Own Funding Amid Budget Gap
TASS reports Kyiv needs about $52.6 billion from Western partners next year, with only around $20 billion confirmed so far.
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Bolivia's Congress approves $1.9 billion IMF loan amid protest threats
Lawmakers back the International Monetary Fund agreement as unions warn fuel subsidy cuts could spark renewed demonstrations.
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Update: IMF assessing potential impact of new US sanctions on Iran — spokesperson
A report from TASS (Russia) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
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Putin Says Reform of IMF, World Bank, WTO Long Overdue
Russian President Vladimir Putin said reforming major global financial and trade institutions is long overdue, according to Russian state news agency TASS.
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