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Increasing government revenue and better managing debt can help foster resilience and accelerate growth

Sub Saharan Africa: Steady Growth Amid Fiscal Challenges

November 18, 2025

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Amid rising geopolitical rifts and trade tensions, global economic uncertainty has surged, yet sentiment about economic prospects remains positive

Even as Global Uncertainty Surges, Economic Sentiment Remains Positive

November 10, 2025

The region has proved unexpectedly resilient, aided by a front-loading of exports, technology investment, and policy support. To sustain strong and durable growth, it must now rebalance more toward domestic demand and deepen regional integration.

Asia’s Economic Growth Is Weathering Tariffs and Uncertainty

October 16, 2025

Dialing down uncertainty, reducing vulnerabilities, and investing in innovation can help deliver durable economic gains

Global Economic Outlook Shows Modest Change Amid Policy Shifts and Complex Forces

October 14, 2025

Chart of the Week

Hites Ahir, Nicholas Bloom, Davide Furceri

Even as Global Uncertainty Surges, Economic Sentiment Remains Positive

November 10, 2025

Amid rising geopolitical rifts and trade tensions, global economic uncertainty has surged, yet sentiment about economic prospects remains positive

Financial and monetary Policies

Risks have risen as financial conditions tightened, with key vulnerabilities ahead

Enhancing Financial Stability for Resilience During Uncertain Times

April 22, 2025

Tobias Adrian

Policymakers should strengthen oversight of nonbank financial intermediaries, whose increasing interconnectedness with banks could exacerbate adverse shocks

Growth of Nonbanks is Revealing New Financial Stability Risks

October 14, 2025

Finance and Development Magazine

The magazine publishes insights on international finance, economics, & development.

F&D

Policymakers should broaden central clearing and monitor market-making, including by nonbank financial institutions, while dealers must continue to build resilience

Fostering Core Government Bond Market Resilience

May 21, 2025

Heightened tensions can hurt stock markets, raise government borrowing costs, and pose risks to financial stability

How Rising Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Asset Prices

April 14, 2025

Increased investor risk-taking could fuel vulnerabilities

Global Financial Fragilities Mount Despite Rate Cuts and Buoyant Markets

October 22, 2024

Fiscal policy

Amid heightened uncertainty, policymakers will need to deal with complex trade-offs between debt, slower growth, and new spending pressures

Rising Global Debt Requires Countries to Put their Fiscal House in Order

April 23, 2025

Spending more efficiently and reallocating public funds toward investment and innovation can be a powerful growth strategy

Spending Smarter to Boost Growth

October 7, 2025

Prudent anchors, corrective mechanisms, and supportive institutions can help countries comply with their fiscal rules and commit to sound public finances

Fiscal Rules Foster Stability as Spending Pressures Grow

September 25, 2025

Public approval is crucial for carrying out difficult reforms that can help countries lower debt and increase growth

How to Build Public Support for Energy Subsidy and Pension Reforms

April 16, 2025

The increase in debt in the last decade points to the need for lowering deficits, rebuilding space to deal with shocks, and strengthening fiscal rules

Why Latin America Needs Lower Deficits and Stronger Fiscal Rules

December 18, 2024

Large fiscal deficits and elevated debt levels call for greater fiscal prudence, but political forces are pulling in the opposite way

Political Parties of all Stripes are Pushing for Higher Government Spending

September 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence

AI Needs More Abundant Power Supplies to Keep Driving Economic Growth

May 13, 2025

Christian Bogmans, Patricia Gomez-Gonzalez, Giovanni Melina, Sneha Thube

The power-hungry technology requires policies to help expand electricity supplies, incentivize alternative sources, and help contain price surges

Some countries risk missing out on the full economic benefits of AI, but more formal jobs and expanded digital access can help

How Artificial Intelligence Can Boost Productivity in Latin America

March 20, 2025

IMF Country Focus

Read the latest insights into country and regional economic issues.

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New generative AI tools can redefine the relationship between governments and citizens, but strong leadership and safeguards are fundamental.

How AI Can Help Both Tax Collectors and Taxpayers

February 25, 2025

AI may widen inequality, but policymakers can counteract this with more effective social safety nets, reskilling programs, and regulations to promote ethical use of the technology

How Artificial Intelligence Will Affect Asia’s Economies

January 5, 2025