IMF says the UK will be the fastest-growing major economy in Europe next year April 16, 2024 The projections suggest the UK economy is unlikely to generate much momentum this year, and will lag all G7 economies apart from Germany.
Industrial policy is not a ‘magic bullet’ for economic problems, IMF warns April 10, 2024 Industrial policy should not be seen as a "magic bullet", the IMF cautioned, as more economies turn to a bigger state to support industry.
IMF warns of ‘fragilities’ in booming £1.7 trillion private credit market April 8, 2024 The International Monetary Fund has warned of a "number of fragilities" in the global private credit market, even as the sector continues to soar in popularity.
IMF warns central banks should be wary of leaving interest rates on hold for too long April 8, 2024 In a chapter from its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF noted that different economies have experienced different effects from higher interest rates.
Sunak promises tax cuts and tells doubters he is ‘totally up for the fight’ February 10, 2024 Hard work should be rewarded with tax cuts, Rishi Sunak has said, telling critics who doubt he can turn his party around that he is “totally up for the fight”.
IMF: Germany to be weakest major economy in 2024 while UK downgraded again January 30, 2024 In 2025, the IMF expects growth in the UK to pick up to 1.6 per cent, predicting that disinflation would allow "an easing in financial conditions" and real income growth.
How much do forecasters think the UK will grow in 2024? December 30, 2023 Going into the new year, forecasters have a healthy spread of opinion on the extent to which the UK will grow next year.
MPs: IMF must not ignore our questions about UK growth forecasts October 12, 2023 MPs are continuing their call for the officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to be scrutinised following forecasts which show that the UK will be the worst performing major economy.
IMF calls for ‘intrusive’ supervision to prevent financial stability risks from ‘sizeable tail of weak banks’ October 10, 2023 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that the global banking system remains at risk from the impact of rising rates six months on from Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) collapse.
Here we go again: IMF predicts UK economy to lag US and EU next year October 10, 2023 The UK is set to be the weakest performing advanced economy in 2024 according to new forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as tighter monetary policy slows economic activity.