IMF IMFC Press Briefing - IMF Media Center

At the International Monetary and Financial Committee Press Briefing at the IMF Annual Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 17, Mohammed Aljadaan, the IMFC Chair, spoke about the profound challenges facing the global economy. “The global economy continues to undergo a profound challenges while demonstrating remarkable resilience. However, mounting challenges are testing economic stability and weighing on growth prospects. Wars and conflicts are imposing a heavy humanitarian toll with significant economic cost and spillovers. Disruptions to critical waterways and trade routes also threaten energy and food security. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence offer significant opportunities to boost productivity.