International Monetary Fund (IMF)
An intergovernmental institution of 190-plus member countries that monitors the world economy, lends to countries in balance-of-payments difficulty and publishes global economic and financial surveillance.
At a glance
- Entity level
- Organisation
- Type
- Intergovernmental body
- Also known as
- IMF
- Flagship output
- World Economic Outlook (latest: WEO October 2026: Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices, 13 October 2026)
- Category
- Systemic & global risk reports
- Also covers
- Macro-economic forecasting
- Tier
- Tier 1: WEO and GFSR are the reference macro and financial-stability risk outlooks
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC, United States
- Coverage
- Global macro, financial stability, fiscal
- Public access
- Free
- Latest activity seen
- 13 Oct 2026
- Evidence
- Active in 2025 to 26
How it produces intelligence
Staff economists' country surveillance and global macro models, published as semi-annual flagship outlooks with scenario and risk analysis.
Risk themes
Focus regions
Leadership
- Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director
Links
What it publishes
| Output | Type | Cadence | Latest edition | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Economic Outlook | Annual outlook | Biannual | WEO October 2026: Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices | 13 Oct 2026 | Read report |
| Global Financial Stability Report | Annual outlook | Biannual | GFSR October 2026 | Oct 2026 | Read report |
| Fiscal Monitor | Annual outlook | Biannual | Read report |
Latest findings
Recent public risk calls by International Monetary Fund (IMF), summarised in our own words. They are its views, not 311's. Follow each source for the original.
Global growth forecast at 3.1% for 2026, nudged up 0.1 point from July, and 3.4% for 2027, down from 3.5% in 2025.
13 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 to 2027 · Source: IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% (CGTN)Global headline inflation projected to rise to 4.7% in 2026 from 4.1% in 2025, easing back to 4.1% in 2027.
13 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 to 2027 · Source: IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% (CGTN)A war-driven energy shock linked to Middle East conflict is dragging on growth, partly offset by AI-related investment and demand.
13 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 · Source: IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% (CGTN)Advanced economies forecast to grow 2.1% in 2026 then 1.8% in 2027; emerging and developing economies 3.7% rising to 4.4%.
13 Oct 2026 · Horizon: 2026 to 2027 · Source: IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% (CGTN)
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Questions about International Monetary Fund (IMF)
What is International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
An intergovernmental institution of 190-plus member countries that monitors the world economy, lends to countries in balance-of-payments difficulty and publishes global economic and financial surveillance.
How does International Monetary Fund (IMF) produce its intelligence?
Staff economists' country surveillance and global macro models, published as semi-annual flagship outlooks with scenario and risk analysis.
Where is International Monetary Fund (IMF) based?
International Monetary Fund (IMF) is based in Washington, DC, United States.
What does International Monetary Fund (IMF) cover?
Its work covers macroeconomy, financial stability, sovereign & credit, trade & supply chains, energy & commodities, technology & ai, with a focus on Global.
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