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Covid-19 pandemic could disrupt global recovery, says IMF director

"The bottom line is that we can build the impetus for growth, jobs and address climate change far more effectively if we work together," she wrote

IMF warns against premature withdrawal of stimulus amid Covid resurgence

The IMF noted progress on a vaccine, but also said elevated asset prices point to a disconnect from the real economy and a potential threat to financial stability

'Much more decisive' action needed to deal with debt problems: IMF chief

She said creditors should adopt contractual provisions to minimize economic disruption, increase transparency and endorse a common framework agreed in principle by the G20 last week

IMF urges policymakers to avoid early withdrawal of support for the economy

Avoid premature withdrawal of support for the economy, as this could inflict tremendous damage," she said.

Focusing on protecting people, healthcare top priority for India: IMF

IMF MD Georgieva said on Wednesday that focusing on protecting people and on the health of the population remain a priority for India.

Speedy recovery from Covid can add $9 trn to global income: IMF MD

Speaking at a news conference after a meeting of the IMF's steering committee, Georgieva also called on the United States and China to keep up strong economic stimulus

IMF chief Georgieva sees $345 billion financing gap for African states

"The pandemic will not be over anywhere until it is over everywhere," Georgieva said

IMF says Covid-19 economic crisis 'far from over', more support needed

The IMF has provided emergency funding to 75 countries, including 47 low-income countries, and said it was ready to provide further support to a wider range of middle-income countries

IMF, World Bank confirm plans for 'primarily virtual' annual meetings

Malpass first disclosed the plans for virtual annual meetings in a letter to the Bank's governors on Monday

IMF says coronavirus crisis could ultimately test $1 trillion war chest

The IMF on Tuesday forecast a deeper global recession than initially anticipated, as business closures, travel restrictions and social distancing measures persist in most countries

Need exceptional measures to help countries deal with Covid-19: IMF MD

The IMF last forecast the global economy would contract by 3% in 2020 due to the pandemic, marking the steepest downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s

Covid-19: Global economic contraction in H1 of 2020 inevitable, says IMF

The IMF managing director said the immediate priority was to minimise the pandemic's human toll and economic disruption

Can use full $1-trillion war chest for coronavirus outbreak, says IMF

In view of coronavirus crisis, the spring meeting is being held virtually-- the first one in the history of IMF and the World Bank.

We support India's proactive Covid-19 response in a crisis like this: IMF

The impact of the coronavirus on the Asia-Pacific region will be severe, across the board, said IMF

IMF grants immediate debt relief to 25 poor nations to help fight Covid-19

The countries benefitting are nearly all in Africa, but also include Afghanistan, Yemen and Haiti

Covid-19: World faces worst crisis since Great Depression, says IMF chief

However, Georgieva added this ominous caution: "It could get worse." There is "tremendous uncertainty around the outlook" and the duration of the pandemic, Georgieva said

Policy action needed for a healthy global economy: IMF MD Georgieva

Additional fiscal stimulus will be necessary to prevent long-lasting economic damage, she said

20 nations asking for aid; need coordinated effort: IMF chief on Covid-19

She did not identify the countries that have expressed interest in new financing programs. Iran last week said it was seeking an emergency loan from the IMF

World needs coordinated fiscal response to pandemic: IMF chief

Emerging markets are facing a massive outflow of cash and will need support as well, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said