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IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva ‘agrees’ AI will wipe out many jobs; but says it will also lead to …

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, attends the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) Kristalina Georgieva the managing director of International Monetary Fund has issued a warning that artificial intelligence could transform or eliminate up to 60% of jobs in advanced…

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IMF world economic outlook report: Global growth resilient despite trade and geopolitical risks; top points to know

Global growth is projected to stay resilient at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, broadly matching the estimated 3.3% outturn in 2025, according to the latest World Economic Outlook Update released by International Monetary Fund. The forecast noted a slight upward revision for 2026 and no change for 2027 compared with October 2025 projections.Beneath…

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India growth outlook: IMF lifts India’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.3%; stronger earnings, global resilience offset tariff shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s growth outlook for 2025 to 7.3 per cent, citing better-than-expected corporate earnings in the third quarter and strong momentum heading into the fourth, while also signalling that the global economy has largely absorbed the immediate impact of tariff-related shocks.In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF raised…

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India key growth engine for world! IMF to upgrade country’s outlook late January; cites strong Q3 growth figures

The International Monetary Fund has highlighted India’s position in world economy, saying that New Delhi continues to play a crucial role in driving global economic growth, with recent indicators pointing to stronger-than-expected performance. Addressing reporters during a media briefing on Thursday, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said that India has emerged as one of the world’s…

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Maduro capture aftermath: US official reveals when Venezuela oil sanctions could be lifted; IMF, World Bank talks hinted

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (File photo) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at possible easing of sanctions on Venezuela’s oil exports in the next week, after the arrest of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro by US forces. The US Treasury is also scheduled to hold discussions with the heads of the International Monetary Fund and…

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Khawaja Asif says Pakistan may not need IMF loans soon — what’s behind the claim

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif Pakistan on Tuesday expressed confidence that it may no longer need financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund within six months, with Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif claiming the country had seen a surge in aircraft orders following a four-day military standoff with India in May, Geo TV reported.Speaking on…

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‘Can a dead economy grow at 8.2%?’: FM Sitharaman rebuts Trump remark in Lok Sabha; cites IMF ratings upgrade

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday cited India’s strong growth and sovereign rating upgrades to counter claims that the country was a “dead economy”, telling the Lok Sabha that such upgrades would not have been possible if the economy were weak, PTI reported.Responding to Opposition members who sought the government’s reaction to US President Donald…

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IMF slaps Pakistan with 11 more conditions! $7 billion bailout on line; total regulations stand at 64

The International Monetary Fund hit Pakistan with 11 fresh conditions, linked to its $7-billion bailout programme. The latest directives, revealed in the Fund’s staff-level report for the second review released on Thursday, push the total number of conditions to 64 across the span of 18 months, according to the Express Tribune.The new measures target long-standing…

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