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World breathes sigh of relief as Trump spares Fed, IMF
By Francesco Canepa, Jan Strupczewski and Leika Kihara WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Global policymakers gathering in Washington this ...
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain ...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Accuses IMF And World Bank Of "Mission Creep"
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke Wednesday to international economists attending IMF and World Bank spring meetings in ...
Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...
World Bank is not an American bank, German development minister says
The Trump administration cannot determine the mission of the World Bank because the global lender's goals are based on ...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar to Pay Syria’s World Bank Debt, Unlocking Funds
Saudi Arabia and Qatar pledged to pay Syria’s debt to the World Bank, removing one obstacle for the country’s new leadership ...
Bessent targets IMF and World Bank, says they are 'falling short' because of 'mission creep'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Wednesday, saying ...
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria's World Bank debt
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced on Sunday that they would settle Syria's debt to the World Bank totalling roughly $15 ...
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IMF Deputy Managing Director Commends Ethiopia for its Robust Reform Program
Addis Ababa, April 27, 2025 (POA) –The high level Ethiopian delegation comprised of Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, Governor of ...