Capital flows to emerging market and developing economies went through several boom-bust cycles in recent decades, often partly driven by external developments such as monetary policy decisions in major advanced economies. Our Chart of the Week blog highlights how sharply higher US Treasury yields drove a slump in Eurobond issuance by emerging and developing economies in 2022-23. But Fed rate cuts may now help revive bond flows to these economies. Read more. https://lnkd.in/eaKTEQsg
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190 member countries working together to improve lives through global growth and economic stability.
About us
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards. To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies. The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries. Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics.
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- International Trade and Development
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- 1945
- Specialties
- economics, financial, and global economy
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700 19th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20431, US
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On Wednesday, October 16 at 09:00 AM ET, we will release new research on the recent global inflation surge. Our analysis explores how supply chain disruptions and demand shifts fueled inflation, and examines the impact of monetary tightening. Join IMF economists Emine Boz and Jorge Alvarez in conversation with Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi as they discuss key findings and their implications for future monetary policy. https://lnkd.in/ev9ZPT-4
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Higher economic uncertainty raises the risks to financial stability. Stay tuned for our latest research on how governments can reduce uncertainty – out Tuesday, October 15 at 12 PM ET (4 PM GMT). https://lnkd.in/ewHXmYri
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How can policymakers build support for economic reforms? Join us on Wednesday, October 16, at 11:00 AM ET for the launch of our new research and a panel discussion. IMF's Bertrand Gruss will unveil our new research and speak with Ana Patricia Muñoz of the International Budget Partnership and Michael Hallsworth of Behavioral Insights. The panel will be moderated by Reuters' Rodrigo Campos. https://lnkd.in/ev9ZPT-4
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AI is likely to transform capital markets. What are the risks and benefits that come with it and what can governments do to address them? We’ll discuss at the Institute of International Finance (IIF) on Tuesday, October 15 at 9 AM ET (1 PM GMT). To register:
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Our principles for foreign exchange intervention detail when it may help countries with an exchange rate predominantly determined by market forces, known as floating exchange rates. They also highlight when intervention isn’t well-advised, as we explain in this blog. https://lnkd.in/eMS5gB5Q
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva’s Statement on the Review of Charges and the Surcharge Policy: In a challenging global environment and at a time of high interest rates, our membership has reached consensus on a comprehensive package that substantially reduces the cost of borrowing, while safeguarding the IMF's financial capacity to support countries in need. The approved measures will lower IMF borrowing costs for members by 36 percent, or about US$1.2 billion annually. The expected number of countries subject to surcharges in fiscal year 2026 will fall from 20 to 13. This is achieved by reducing the margin over the SDR interest rate, raising the threshold for level-based surcharges, lowering the rate for time-based surcharges, and increasing the thresholds for commitment fees. The approved package will take effect on November 1, 2024. While substantially lowered, charges and surcharges remain an essential part of the IMF’s cooperative lending and risk management framework, where all members contribute and all can benefit from support when needed. Together, charges and surcharges cover lending intermediation expenses, help accumulate reserves to protect against financial risks, and provide incentives for prudent borrowing. This provides a strong financial foundation that allows the IMF to extend vital balance of payments support on affordable terms to member countries when they need it most. This reform helps ensure that the IMF can continue serving our members in a changing world. Read the full statement: https://lnkd.in/eRSfc_VT Learn more about the IMF’s charges and surcharge policy in our latest FAQ: https://lnkd.in/efXSc2zF
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In this edition of the Weekend Read, we highlight women’s role in the green transition, foreign exchange intervention tradeoffs, and pandemic preparedness. We feature Gordon Brown on multilateralism in the September issue of F&D magazine, along with a podcast on a global corporate minimum tax, and much more. Key takeaway: Closing the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math would accelerate the green transition while making it more inclusive.
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Our principles for foreign exchange intervention detail when it may help countries with an exchange rate predominantly determined by market forces, known as floating exchange rates. They also highlight when intervention isn’t well-advised, as we detail in a new blog. https://lnkd.in/eMS5gB5Q
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IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will present the global outlook and key priorities facing the world’s economy, raising the curtain on the 2024 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. #IMFmeetings
Outlook for the Global Economy and Policy Priorities
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