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A truly eventful Spring Meetings ends with echoes of "See you in Thailand." Thank you for your participation. The countdown to Bangkok begins now. 176 days to go! imf.org/en/news/semina…

The shock from the war in the Middle East is global but the impact is uneven. Exporters able to keep exports flowing face smaller headwinds, while oil importers with limited policy space are more vulnerable. Our Chart of the Week shows where risks overlap: imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

Is the pace of AI outstripping governments’ readiness? Closing the resilience gap isn’t a tech question; it’s a policy one. Watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=LHifcB…

War in the Middle East has halted global growth momentum. Energy price shocks, rising inflation expectations, and tightening financial conditions pose serious risks. The right policies and stronger global cooperation are needed to contain the damage. Read more:imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

The IMF has announced the resumption of relations with Venezuela. What does this decision mean in practice, and what are the next steps? Learn more here: imf.org/en/countries/v…

Guided by the views of IMF members representing a majority of total voting power, and consistent with long‑standing practice, the Fund announced that it is resuming dealings with Venezuela’s authorities, paused since 2019 due to recognition issues. imf.org/en/news/articl…

ICYMI: Our new regional economic forecast for Europe is out! Europe must respond to the energy shock with disciplined policies to protect the vulnerable and strengthen resilience. Learn more: imf.org/EUR_REO-Apr26

At the #IMFMeetings Debate on the Global Economy, Thailand’s Deputy PM and Finance Minister Nitithanprapas offered four Ts to navigate the oil crisis: target, transition, transform, and together. Watch here: meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring…

Thanks to Venezuela Acting President @delcyrodriguezv for a very valuable & productive call today. We discussed next steps in our engagement, with a focus on data, policy advice & capacity development. I underscored the commitment of the IMF to support the people of Venezuela.

Going it alone may feel like the optimal response, but it will only fuel more volatility. @EswarSPrasad with a clarion call for collective action at the #IMFMeetings Debate on the Global Economy. Watch here: meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring…

The Thai Pavilion and photo exhibit at the #IMFMeetings brought Thailand’s economic transformation to life through powerful imagery. What a wonderful preview of the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok. Six months to go!

IMF Projections 2026: 🇦🇴 Angola: 2.3% 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire: 6.2% 🇨🇩 DR Congo: 5.9% 🇪🇹 Ethiopia: 9.2% 🇬🇭 Ghana: 4.8% 🇰🇪 Kenya: 4.5% 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 4.1% 🇸🇳 Senegal: 2.2% 🇿🇦 South Africa: 1.0% imf.org/en/publication…

LIVE NOW: @jihad_azour, @raziakkhan, Natasha Kaneva (@jpmorgan), and @Nasser_Saidi discuss the Regional Economic Outlook for the MENA region, including the implications of the war for growth, inflation, and financial conditions, moderated by @BeckyCNN. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Productive discussion with Haiti’s Prime Minister @PrimatureHT & Minister of Foreign Affairs & Worship. The IMF will continue to support economic stability, good governance, and protection of the most vulnerable in 🇭🇹.

How is the war in the Middle East reshaping growth, inflation & financial conditions across MENA and beyond? Join us tomorrow at 7 AM ET (3 PM GST) for a discussion with IMF’s @jihad_azour, @raziakkhan, Natasha Kaneva (@jpmorgan) & @Nasser_Saidi. Register: imf.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

After its fastest growth in a decade in 2025, sub-Saharan Africa faces a new test. The war in the Middle East is pushing up commodity and shipping costs, and growth is expected to slow to 4.3% in 2026. IMF's @aselassie explains: imf.org/en/publication…

Alongside their devastating human toll, conflicts impose large & lasting economic costs. Economic activity drops sharply in conflict‑affected economies, down by 3% at onset & reaching cumulative losses of nearly 7% within 5 years. This exceeds the costs of financial crises and severe natural disasters. imf.org/en/publication…

Thank you to our members for a very constructive Spring Meetings, and to IMF staff for once again rising to the challenge. The countdown to Bangkok begins—see you in Thailand for the Annual Meetings.

IMF Growth Forecast 2026: 🇺🇸 US: 2.3% 🇩🇪 Germany: 0.8% 🇫🇷 France: 0.9% 🇮🇹 Italy: 0.5% 🇪🇸 Spain: 2.1% 🇬🇧 UK: 0.8% 🇯🇵 Japan:0.7% 🇨🇦 Canada: 1.5% 🇨🇳 China: 4.4% 🇮🇳 India: 6.5% 🇷🇺 Russia: 1.1% 🇧🇷 Brazil: 1.9% 🇲🇽 Mexico: 1.6% 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 3.1% 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 4.1% 🇿🇦 South Africa: 1.0% imf.org/en/publication…

Caribbean IMF 2026 growth forecast: Caribbean: 5.7% Caribbean tourism dependent: 0.9% Caribbean non-tourism dependent: 7.9% imf.org/en/publication…

ICYMI. Strengthening economic and financial integrity is critical to protecting stability and sustaining public trust amid global uncertainty. Watch the capacity development event “Safeguarding Economic Integrity: Confronting Corruption and Illicit Flows”. youtube.com/watch?v=cCjea6…