IMF
Global bloodshed biggest threat to economic recovery: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has used an address to the International Monetary Fund to warn growing military conflicts pose a risk to the global economy.
- by Shane Wright
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The Trump shadow hovers as the global economy breaks apart
In the US and Russia this week, two meetings are being held at a critical moment for the global economy. In the background is Donald Trump.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
IMF says Australia’s high interest rates are ‘essential’ – and may rise again
The “last mile” in Australia’s inflation battle is proving more drawn-out than expected, the IMF has found, raising the possibility of another rate rise.
- by Millie Muroi
IMF warns sticky inflation could keep interest rates ‘higher for even longer’
The International Monetary Fund warned that price growth in many major economies has been cooling slower than expected, flagging a potential risk to global growth from persistently high rates.
- by Eric Martin
The squeeze that could shut down one in 10 cafes this year
High interest rates and inflation are forcing consumers to slice their spending. That could end up sending the local cafe broke.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Opinion
US and China’s mounting debts could hurt us all
Rising government debt and deficits in the world’s two largest economies could have spillover effects on the rest of the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Better boost budget bottom line, Jim: IMF warns of Chinese downturn threat
The International Monetary Fund says countries heavily dependent on China – such as Australia – have to get their budgets in order sooner rather than later.
- by Shane Wright
Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe
Australian house prices are out-performing most of the world, even after inflation, but pressure is growing on the business sector.
- by Shane Wright
Japan slips into recession, no longer world’s third-biggest economy
The unexpected result shocked market analysts who were expecting an improvement in the economy.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Global economy
Alarm bells: The world’s property market problem is getting worse
The IMF has painted a bleak picture of the distress in America’s commercial property market and the havoc it may wreak. Australia is not immune.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Government action needed to avoid higher interest rates: IMF
The International Monetary Fund forecasts inflation will not return to 2-3 per cent until 2026, suggesting well-targeted stimulus measures for struggling households.
- by Rachel Clun
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