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Tokenization is more than a technology upgrade. It can reshape how the financial system operates. New IMF analysis explains what changes and why policy choices will matter:
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Economic resilience may require countries to sacrifice some efficiency to ensure access to critical goods in times of crisis, Kim Ruhl writes in F&D magazine.
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Stablecoins offer tremendous promise to upgrade the utility of money and payment systems. Especially in a world of agentic AI, stablecoins’ programmability and settlement features might give stablecoins first mover advantage as the dominant form of money for AI agents transacting with each other on behalf of humans.
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Stablecoins have great promise but have also provoked anxiety in the emerging markets, especially over currency substitution.
How can countries unlock the benefits while managing the risks? My speech today in Cape Town @UCT_news lays it all out.
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Governments can respond to energy and food price shocks in ways that help vulnerable people and keep businesses open without further straining public finances. See our blog.
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Ahead of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings, three photographers selected through the IMF’s Thailand Photo Contest capture a Thailand that blends innovation, sustainability, tradition, and community, offering a fresh perspective on the country hosting this year’s Meetings.
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Some of the most important economic debates of our time are unfolding in books. From the future of globalization and the rise of China to financial regulation and illicit finance, discover a dozen recent titles reviewed in F&D magazine in our latest blog.
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Commodity markets are volatile in nature. Supply shocks can trigger sharp price swings with global consequences, Jean-Marc Natal writes in F&D magazine.
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Good to see my friends @Treasury_RSA Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and @SAReserveBank Governor @KganyagoLesetja. We had a good exchange on the global economic outlook and reform priorities that can lift growth in South Africa. Looking forward to seeing you both again in Bangkok.
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Energy markets absorbed a major oil supply shock through lower demand, higher production, and existing inventories. The next priority is clear: rebuild stocks and strengthen resilience against future disruptions. See our blog.
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Latin America’s well-anchored inflation expectations may help policymakers better manage tradeoffs in the face of oil price shocks. Read our new blog for more on what the latest IMF research shows.
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Aid to sub-Saharan Africa is falling fast—and this time is different. Cuts are large, broad, and driven by donor decisions, not domestic conditions. For countries with limited fiscal space, there are no easy options. New IMF analysis explains the trade-offs.
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Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and @mofthailand Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas calls the 2026 Annual Meetings the "Olympics of global finance." This October, Thailand hosts finance ministers and central bank governors from around the world. #IMFMeetings#
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The IMF Executive Board completed the latest reviews of Egypt’s IMF-supported programs, enabling access to about $1.8 billion. Egypt’s economy remains resilient. Accelerating structural reforms and reducing the state’s role is key to inclusive growth.
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A new era of geoeconomics is reshaping how nations pursue power, growth, and security, according to F&D editor-in-chief Gita Bhatt.
I’m counting down the weeks to our Annual Meetings in Bangkok this October. Echoing Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Ekniti Nitithanprapas, we’ll bring the world together to discuss the challenges we all face—and the practical solutions we need.#IMFMeetings#
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Persistent global imbalances can fuel financial vulnerabilities & raise the risk of disorderly adjustment. IMF research shows that simultaneous policy action across major economies could reduce imbalances and support more balanced and sustainable growth.
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The External Sector Report uses the External Balance Assessment methodology to estimate current account norms and gaps in 30 of the world’s largest economies. Read the latest report:
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Guyana's economy continues to grow rapidly, driven by strong oil and non-oil activity. Prudent macroeconomic policies, growing buffers, and strong public and private investment support stability and long-term growth. Read the findings of the 2026 Article IV mission:
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Argentina has laid the foundations for a more stable future. The challenge now is to stay the course—to keep building the institutions, confidence, and opportunities that will allow today's progress to become lasting prosperity. Read my visit recap:
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