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In our Weekend Read: Korea's rapid aging doesn't have to be its economic destiny, how Thailand can tackle household debt, Anne Krueger on managing debt's downside, Iceland's path from crisis to stability, plus the IMF Youth Challenge for MENA students. linkedin.com/pulse/koreas-r…

Heightened geopolitical tensions can hurt stock markets, raise government borrowing costs, and pose risks to financial stability (new blog: imf.org/en/Blogs/Artic… | new chapter w/ video: imf.org/en/Publication…)

Curious about how aging populations will reshape the global economy? Join the IMF’s Bertrand Gruss, Andrew J Scott & Michelle Fleury for a discussion on new research on how the global population is aging worldwide and the implications for economic growth. imf.org/en/Publication…

Over the past 2 decades, record numbers of people have legally relocated, with flows between emerging & developing economies increasingly important. Our new research shows how policies impact the flow of people and the economic effects. imf.org/en/Publication…

Streaming now: IMF’s Bertrand Gruss, Andrew J Scott & Michelle Fleury discuss global demographic shifts—from falling fertility to the rise of the silver economy—and what it means for growth. youtu.be/musZoIF-1Uc

🌍 Lower fertility and higher longevity are driving rapid population aging globally. Many emerging markets are already impacted, and most low-income countries will face similar changes by 2070. Read a recent IMF study: imf.org/en/Publication…

Efforts to reform energy subsidies and pensions can be unpopular with the public. Governments must invest equally in communication, education, and stakeholder engagement as they do in the technical aspects of reforms. Read our latest Fiscal Monitor. imf.org/en/Publication…

TOMORROW: Tune in to Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's speech raising the curtain on the 2025 IMF Spring Meetings, followed by a fireside chat with FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo #IMFmeetings x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Substantial reforms to energy subsidies and pensions are needed in many countries to restore their finances and boost growth. The new Fiscal Monitor looks into past efforts to draw lessons on how to foster public support to successfully implement these reforms.

The resilience of the global economy is being tested. Uncertainty is high. But in challenge there is opportunity. Let us move forward with calm determination, clear vision, and resolve to build a new, more balanced, and more resilient world economy. imf.org/en/News/Articl…

Check out Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva's 2025 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings curtain raiser speech "Toward a Better Balanced and More Resilient World Economy" and follow the conversation at #IMFmeetings: imf.org/en/News/Articl…

Great conversation with AFP News Agency’s Erwan Lucas and Daniel Avis ahead the #IMFMeetings. We discussed the pressing global challenges our 191 members face and why we must keep low-income countries at the heart of our efforts. france24.com/en/live-news/2…

We’re looking forward to welcoming our 191 members to Washington D.C. for the #IMFMeetings. Economic uncertainty is high - but so is our determination to support every member, every step of the way.