World Bank, IMF important to balance China: US treasury chief World Bank, IMF important to balance China: US treasury chief By admin on June 13, 2023 Past years demonstrated importance of these institutions as part of US' broader economic, foreign policy toolkit, says Janet Yellen
Remittances to slow as economy in source countries soften: World Bank Remittances to slow as economy in source countries soften: World Bank By admin on June 13, 2023 Flows estimated to grow 1.4% in 2023, down from 8% gain in 2022
World Bank revises up Turkish growth expectations for 2023, 2024 World Bank revises up Turkish growth expectations for 2023, 2024 By admin on June 7, 2023 Turkish economy forecast to grow 3.2% in 2023, 4.3% next year; up 0.5, 0.3 percentage points from previous projections
Global growth slowed sharply, financial risk intensifying amid high interest rates: World Bank Global growth slowed sharply, financial risk intensifying amid high interest rates: World Bank By admin on June 7, 2023 Growth in advanced economies estimated to slow from 2.6% in 2022 to 0.7% in 2023, remain weak in 2024, says institution
US Treasury head urges new World Bank chief to raise private capital for development US Treasury head urges new World Bank chief to raise private capital for development By admin on June 6, 2023 Janet Yellen stresses importance of support for poorest World Bank member countries, working closer with sister development banks
World Bank selects Ajay Banga as new president World Bank selects Ajay Banga as new president By admin on May 3, 2023 While Banga was only nominee, financial institution says selection process included 'open, merit-based, transparent' nomination
World Bank approves $1.25B loan for greener Bangladesh World Bank approves $1.25B loan for greener Bangladesh By admin on April 29, 2023 Bank says new program will help Bangladesh achieve upper-middle-income country status by 2031
Domestic food price inflation remains high worldwide: World Bank Domestic food price inflation remains high worldwide: World Bank By admin on April 25, 2023 Private infrastructure investments continued last year, says financial institution
IMF, World Bank to hold 2026 annual meetings in Bangkok IMF, World Bank to hold 2026 annual meetings in Bangkok By admin on April 19, 2023 Annual meetings to bring together central bankers, ministers of finance, private sector leaders, civil society
World Bank estimates higher growth in East Asia, Pacific region this year By admin on April 2, 2023 Institution says region must cope with 3 challenges; tensions between trading partners, aging of major economies, exposure to climate risks
