In Photos: World Bank, IMF leaders convene for annual meetings

by Desiree Luo | Oct 16, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Banking and finance representatives from the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund gathered this week for annual meetings.  The event included panels, press conferences and a plenary session for the World Bank Development Committee....

IMF projects stronger-than-expected global economy, cautions against ‘premature’ conclusions on tariff shock

by Desiree Luo and Avigna Ramachandran | Oct 14, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday projected the global economy to grow 3.2% in 2025, according to its latest World Economic Outlook.  This figure represents a slowdown from 3.3% growth in 2024 but a 0.2% upward revision from the IMF’s July...

“Trump Trade” soars in aftermath of Tuesday’s elections

by Ananya Chag | Nov 6, 2024 | Business, Campaign 2024, Featured

WASHINGTON – U.S. stock futures soared to record highs Wednesday in response to Donald Trump’s win in the battle against Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 3.4%, or around 1,430 points, around 1:50 pm EST, notching...

Photos: IMF and World Bank annual meetings draw climate, humanitarian protesters

by Hannah Webster | Oct 29, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Around 80 protesters gathered to criticize the World Bank and International Monetary Fund for climate and development policies on Friday. Representatives from various climate action groups met at Edward Murrow Park to hear from global advocacy leaders...

IMF: Carbon Emissions Exceed Global Warming Goals

by Hannah Webster | Oct 24, 2024 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Only nine years after the signing of the Paris Agreement — a landmark treaty promoting international cooperation to combat climate change  — global carbon emissions are out of line with Paris’ global warming targets, the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...