Casting their shadow: how Trump, Putin and AI dominated talk at Davos Neither man was present at World Economic Forum where Labour impressed global business chiefs The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024
Argentina's 'Anarcho-Capitalist' President Descends On Davos Argentina's self-styled "anarcho-capitalist" leader, Javier Milei, will address the global elite in Davos on Wednesday as the eccentric libertarian seeks to restore confidence in his country's economy in his first trip abroad as president. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024
The Development Of Artificial Intelligence Is Threatening 40% Of Jobs Worldwide As world leaders discuss new AI regulation laws, an investigation found that the technology is set to affect almost half of the industries on a global scale. International Business Times UK · Jan 15, 2024
AI will affect 40% of jobs and probably worsen inequality, says IMF head ‘Crucial’ that countries build social safety nets to mitigate impact on workers, says Kristalina Georgieva The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024
AI will impact 40% of jobs globally, says IMF chief Artificial intelligence presents both risks and opportunities for job security and global growth, according to the IMF chief. The Hindu · Jan 15, 2024
Artificial intelligence will affect 40% of jobs globally, warns IMF The International Monetary Fund said nations need to be prepared to harness AI but also lessen its impact on inequality. Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024
IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, 'Tremendous Opportunity' For Global Economy AI will affect 60 percent of jobs in advanced economies, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said in an interview in Washington, shortly before departing for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024
IMF's Georgieva and Yellen to Hold Talks with Egypt Get the scoop on the upcoming meeting between IMF Chief Georgieva and US Treasury Secretary Yellen with Egyptian authorities. It's a rendezvous of economic... Top News · Jan 9, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia has damaged or destroyed almost every building in Avdiivka, new report says – as it happened All 17 of city’s educational institutions hit in major assault by Russia, Centre for Information Resilience says The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023
Argentina’s new government devalues peso by more than 50% Package of spending cuts introduced in attempt to tackle country’s worst economic crisis in decades The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 657 As the war enters its 657th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2023
Carbon pricing would raise trillions needed to tackle climate crisis, says IMF Traditionally unpopular carbon taxes could be achieved with regulatory compliance, IMF head tells Cop 28 The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023
Israel-Hamas war a 'new cloud darkening' the global economy, IMF says Speaking during a meeting in Marrakech, the International Monetary Fund's managing director said the war between Israel and Hamas was a "new cloud" that was "darkening" the global economic outlook. Kristalina Georgieva said her organisation was monitoring the situation "very closely", although it was too soon to say what specific… France 24 · Oct 12, 2023
Shocks are new normal for weakened global economy, says IMF head Kristalina Georgieva says fund had been conducting ‘thinking the unthinkable’ scenario-planning before Israel-Hamas war began The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2023 IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years The IMF and World Bank gather in Morocco Monday for their first annual meetings on African soil in 50 years, under pressure to reform to better aid poor nations blighted by debt and climate change.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023 IMF clings to a hopeful agenda as crisis follows crisis At the fund’s annual meeting this week in Morocco, ambitions for climate and debt relief may be overwhelmed by events – again
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 IMF chief says the global economy has show resilience in the face of COVID, war and high rates The global economy has shown remarkable resilience but still bears deep scars from the coronavirus pandemic, the war in Ukraine and rising interest rates
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 ‘It’s not done’: IMF head warns of costs in finally overcoming inflation Kristalina Georgieva discusses protracted high interest rates and first term dominated by two ‘unthinkable’ events
Zenger · Oct 3, 2023 IMF Head Backs Reforms To Increase China’s Voting Power IMF's Georgieva supports giving China more voting power amid global economic changes.
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 IMF managing director to attend G20 summit in Delhi after trips to China and Indonesia IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva to visit China, Indonesia, India for ASEAN & G20 summits. She'll meet with top leaders & discuss global growth outlook. She will be in Jakarta from September 4 to 7 and in New Delhi from September 8 to 10
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023 Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China's 'malign influence' at development bank Lawmakers intent on reducing China’s influence on the U.S. economy are seeking to push the Treasury Department to reduce the scale of Beijing’s influence at the Inter-American Development Bank, which supports economic and social development in Latin America and Caribbean
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 IMF deposits much-awaited $1.2 billion with Pakistan's central bank under bailout, minister says Pakistan's finance minister says the International Monetary Fund has deposited the much-awaited first installment of $1.2 billion with the country's central bank under a new bailout deal
Radio France Internationale · Jun 22, 2023 Paris climate summit seeks to provoke 'public financial shock' During a summit aimed at reimagining the global financial system, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised on Thursday that no nation should be forced to make a decision between addressing poverty and addressing climate change.
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023 Pakistan's premier meets with the head of IMF in Paris, hoping to unlock $6B deal to avoid default Officials say Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has met with the head of the International Monetary Fund in Paris on the sidelines of the global financing summit in a last-ditch effort to unlock a $6 billion bailout package to help avoid a default
Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2023 Pakistan PM Sharif requests IMF release $1.1bn tranche Pakistan is facing a dire economic situation in an election year with multiple challenges mounting.