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While financial markets have turned more sanguine after the initial Middle East shock, underlying vulnerabilities remain elevated: * Bond market fragilities * Pressure on emerging markets * Concentrated asset valuations * Financial vulnerability amplification #GSFR @NSEIndia

Warm thanks to @NSEIndia for hosting the presentation of @IMFNews Global Financial Stability Report. We discussed (1) why markets may be underpricing current geopolitical and macro-financial risks and (2) why policy preparedness and resilience remain critical. #GSFR

Being a mother has shaped how I see the world, teaching me resilience, empathy, and responsibility for the next generation. Wishing all mothers a very happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for everything you give every day.

In this week’s Weekend Read: the global economy faces risks from war-driven supply disruptions, while AI introduces new financial stability challenges. Explore fiscal pressures in emerging economies, Asia-Pacific trade, and why policy credibility matters. linkedin.com/pulse/weekend-…

Exclusive: The Asia-Pacific head of the IMF tells me ''tariffs coming down from 50% to 10% and financial conditions that were accommodative proved to be tailwinds that offset the impact of the energy shock, which itself accounts for about half a percent of the GDP." @IMFNews

Today we mark the anniversary of the IMF’s Executive Board. First convened on May 6, 1946, at a defining moment for the world, it laid the foundation of an institution built on cooperation & shared responsibility. Eighty years later, these principles remain our greatest strength.

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…

Insightful perspectives from @RBI DG Poonam Gupta and @IMFAsiaPacific Director Krishna Srinivasan, with a thoughtful discussion moderated by @AshokAkaybee and contributions from @RamSinghEcon—leading to a timely and meaningful discussion. Thanks @ncaer for hosting a rich seminar!

IMF support can be a lifeline for countries in economic crisis. But what does that lifeline actually look like? We explain in our latest Ask an Economist.

IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva announced that IMF Chief Economist @pogourinchas will return to academia at @UCBerkeley on July 1, 2026, after serving since 2022 as Economic Counsellor and Director of the IMF’s Research Department. imf.org/en/news/articl…

War in the Middle East darkened the global outlook. Energy disruptions imply higher inflation and weaker economic growth, by how much depends on the conflict’s duration and scale. See IMF Chief Economist @pogourinchas' blog. imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

April was about facing and tackling another global shock—together. At the #IMFMeetings, we brought members together to steady the outlook, protect the most vulnerable through targeted support, and rebuild buffers for resilience. Thank you for the thoughtful dialogue.

War in the Middle East severely disrupted maritime and air traffic. Even in the best case, there will be no clean return to the way things were. See our latest Chart of the Week blog. imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

Thailand's Finance Minister on the policy shift that matters most: invest, rebalance, and turn today's crisis into tomorrow's opportunity. Watch the event here: meetings.imf.org/en/2026/spring…

Output losses from conflicts typically exceed those associated with financial crises or severe natural disasters. Economic scars also persist even a decade later. @IMFNews deep dive on the macroeconomics of conflict and recovery provides timely insights: imf.org/-/media/files/…

Rising defense spending—which can boost demand in the short term—imposes difficult budgetary tradeoffs that make good policy design and lasting peace more important than ever. Read full @IMFNews WEO chapter on macroeconomics of defense funding: imf.org/-/media/files/…

Global markets entered 2026 from a position of strength. The war in the Middle East has tested that backdrop. Markets have stayed broadly orderly so far, but financial stability risks are elevated and should not be underestimated. See our blog: imf.org/en/blogs/artic…

Hearing my career journey told through the voices of close friends and collaborators was deeply meaningful. Every step I took was made possible by people who believed in me. Thank you @BBCPodcasts, @beckmilligan for featuring me on Profile. bbc.com/audio/play/m00…

AI uncertainty is a policy challenge. Gradual vs. fast diffusion scenarios have very different implications for jobs & macro policy. Planning across futures helps govt's avoid hype & blind spots, and build resilience to AI shocks. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=LHifcB…

Warm thanks to @JindalGlobalUNI & @jguideas for hosting @IMFNews colleagues on WEO presentations about defence spending and conflict economics. As defence spending rises with global tensions, the impact goes beyond budgets—fueling debt, inflation, and squeezing social support.