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IMF Warns Global Economy is 'Standing on One Leg' as AI Boom Masks Cracks
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Georgieva says resilience rests on the AI boom, while debt, inflation and war widen the gap between winners and losers; ministers pledge cooperation
IMF–World Bank Plenary 2026: World Leaders Face Debt Wave, AI Shock, and 800m Job Gap
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the plenary session in Bangkok, global financial chiefs urged fiscal discipline, job creation and AI safeguards as civil society groups rallied outside against systemic inequality
AI is a Formula One Race at Night Without Brakes, Warns Anthropic Co-Founder
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
Business and tech leaders at the IMF–World Bank meetings agree artificial intelligence is driving unprecedented investment and productivity, but warn that jobs, safety and regulation remain critically unsettled
Fed Chief Warsh Takes Home Lessons of Unexpected Global Strength and Synchronised Rate Policy
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
The Federal Reserve chairman tells the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok he is struck by global resilience and a shared resolve to tame inflation
IMF–World Bank chair backs AI to drive growth amid global risks
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
At the 2026 IMF–World Bank plenary in Bangkok, chairman Carlos Carvallo Spalding highlights AI’s potential to drive growth and innovation amid rising debt and global risks.
IMF–World Bank talks highlight AI opportunities and fiscal risks
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
On day four of the 2026 IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, experts warn of fragile growth, AI risks and debt pressures as protesters demand a voice.
IMF warns of widening economic gaps amid an AI investment boom
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that global growth of 3.1% is fragile as Thailand pursues investment and reform.
Don’t Wait for the Next Crisis: IMF Urges Developing Nations to Overhaul Tax Systems and Rebuild Fiscal Buffers Now
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
Officials say stronger tax collection, smarter spending and capable institutions are the best defence against the next crisis
IMF–World Bank talks address growth challenges and online fraud
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
Day three of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok focuses on ASEAN trade, tax and debt reform, private investment and digital financial fraud.
World Bank urges private investment to create jobs in emerging markets
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026
At the IMF–World Bank meetings in Bangkok, the World Bank Group set out five priorities to attract private capital into emerging markets and address an 800 million-job gap.