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A Global Vision for Indian AI
Remarks by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India
Republic of Mozambique: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mozambique
Mozambique faces deep-rooted development challenges, including widespread poverty, regional insecurity, and high climate vulnerability. However, its natural resource sector holds promise of significant revenue for the country, which—if invested wisely—will allow it to address development needs. On the economic front, growth has been lackluster, while high and persistent fiscal deficits have become increasingly difficult to finance. On the external front, international reserves are adequate, and the exchange rate vis-à-vis the US dollar has been stable. However, real exchange rate appreciation has undermined competitiveness, and growing foreign exchange shortages weigh on economic activity.
Stock-Bond Diversification Offers Less Protection From Market Selloffs
Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns
Global Economy Shakes Off Tariff Shock Amid Tech-Driven Boom
But risks are rising, including from the concentration of tech investment and the negative effects of trade disruptions, which may build over time
New Skills and AI Are Reshaping the Future of Work
Policy choices will determine whether workers and firms are adequately prepared for the AI revolution
Top 10 Blogs of 2025
Debt, Stablecoins, AI, and Global Economy’s New Era Drew Blog Readers
Top Five IMF Blog Charts of 2025
Chart of the Week visuals illustrate major developments during a year of uncertainty and resilience
How Stablecoins Can Improve Payments and Global Finance
New technology can foster innovation and financial inclusion, or cause fragmentation and turbulence in many countries
Podcast: Navigating a More Fragile World
With shock upon shock hitting the world economy in the last three years, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's customary opening speech to the Annual Meetings warned of a darker global outlook and emphasized the need for the world to come together to deal with the consequences.
