International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Central banks to maintain independence despite threats – panel
Top central bankers discuss Trump, AI and why they plan to ignore IMF on rate cuts
IMF tracks sharp rise in deposit accounts in emerging economies
Latest survey highlights inclusion trends in bank accounts, card usage and digital services
Mamo Mihretu on the radical reform of central banking in Ethiopia
Ethiopian governor speaks about simultaneous monetary policy and exchange rate reform, opening the country’s financial system and a fundamental reset for Africa’s second most populous economy
AI combines age-old issues with new opportunities, say panel
Governors from Rwanda, South Africa, and Sweden weigh in on how AI will change central banking
IMF lowers growth projection for Middle East and North Africa
Fund says conflict and cuts in oil production are main factors behind its revised forecast
Emerging markets resilient amid global shift, governors tell panel
Smaller economies better placed to intervene during crises, say central bank heads
Yemen could resume publishing fiscal data in ‘near future’
Fund continues its capacity-building efforts in “fragile” state, despite challenges
Governors differ on cross-border payments
Officials from Europe, Africa and Asia diverge over whether bilateral or multilateral links are best
IMF warns central banks not to keep policy ‘too tight for too long’
Chief economist calls for “triple pivot” as global economic outlook shifts
Monetary policy shouldn’t overreact to one data point – IMF
Financial Stability Report highlights need for central banks to communicate steadiness
IMF disburses $340 million to Ethiopia
Fund commends country’s progress on monetary policy and exchange rate reform
Former LatAm governors propose new IMF liquidity tool
Emerging market fund would be aimed at stabilising bond markets during liquidity crises
Small economies still trigger ‘substantial’ spillovers – IMF paper
New data on monetary policy shocks allows economists to track cross-border impact
Liquid assets best placed to reap benefits of AI – IMF report
Study explores risks and rewards to capital markets from emerging technology
CBDC design key to maintaining financial stability – IMF paper
Macro-prudential tools unlikely to be enough to offset risks from issuance of digital currencies
IMF cuts fees amid high rates and record borrowing
Fund judges its capital to be strong enough to allow more generous approach
Excessive intervention can hinder FX markets – IMF economists
Best for central banks to deepen their reserves before shocks arise
Risk management ‘key’ to monetary policy – IMF’s Kammer
Fund’s Europe chief urges central banks to rely less on forecasts when inflation is high
Machine learning can improve inflation forecasts – IMF paper
Model for Japan is “easily interpretable” and overcomes some drawbacks of standard models
People: IMF appoints general counsel
Bank of Russia names new monetary policy head; Rob Brand becomes DNB’s chief investment officer
IMF review of Russia’s economy ‘postponed indefinitely’
Regular Article IV consultation cancelled after international pressure