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IMF warns tariffs and geopolitical tensions threaten markets and global growth

The International Monetary Fund has warned mounting geopolitical tensions and an escalation of Donald Trump's tariff war could hit global economic growth and trigger a backlash in financial markets. In an update as Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Nato allies opposed to his ambitions in Greenland, the Washington-based fund said a renewed eruption in trade tensions was among the biggest risks to global growth in 2026.

World news

US politics

fromFortune

2 months ago

The U.S. is joining Europe's debt club-Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' could fuel $38 trillion tab, bigger than Italy or Greece by GDP share | Fortune

U.S. federal debt is rising toward roughly 143% of GDP by 2030, surpassing Italy and Greece due to tax cuts and expanded federal spending.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Stable inflation gives chancellor space to break doom loop

UK inflation held at 3.8% in September, remains above the 2% target but is expected to fall, enabling potential interest-rate cuts toward 3%.

UK politics

fromwww.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

Reeves admits she's looking at tax rises and spending cuts in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers tax increases and spending cuts to address a Budget shortfall amid IMF warnings of rising UK inflation and Brexit-related economic damage.

Europe news

fromwww.nytimes.com

9 months ago

IMF Warns Trump Tariffs Will Weaken Economy and Increase Inflation

Global economy growth forecast lowered due to U.S. trade war; expected inflation increases.

IMF warns of slower growth and higher inflation from protectionist policies.