The United States is very close to achieving a soft landing, the rare feat of tackling inflation without spurring a long recession, the IMF's chief economist told AFP.
There have been increased volatility in interest-rate markets but it is not excessive, said Tobias Adrian, the IMF's financial counsellor, on Tuesday. Interest-rate volatility is more elevated ...
The U.S. and eurozone have seen their paths diverge over the past two years, with the U.S. economy logging 2.9% growth in 2023, significantly above the eurozone's 0.4%, IMF figures show.
The Federal Reserve is likely to agree to two more quarter percentage-point rate cuts this year and four additional moves next year, said Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas ...
Financial risks globally financial risks include pressure on commercial real estate, growing leverage in the non-bank financial sector, and higher borrowing costs as interest rates remain elevated, ...