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International Monetary Fund & Scott Bessent

13 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund acknowledged its limited ability to mitigate economic damage from geopolitical shocks, pledged financing assistance, and warned of a worsening global economic outlook due to the conflict.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, launched an initiative calling for coordinated action to ensure adequate access to fertilizers amid supply disruptions from Gulf countries.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
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International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund cut its global growth outlook, warning of a potential recession if the conflict worsens and oil prices remain high, highlighting the economic impact of the US-Iran tensions.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, as US Treasury Secretary, criticized China for hoarding oil during the war, indicating US concerns about global energy market stability.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund downgraded its forecast for global growth and increased its expectation for global inflation due to the Iran war, warning of a potential recession in a severe scenario.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, believes the Iran war's impact is short-term volatility for long-term gain, preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund commented on the global economic impact of the conflict, stating it would take months to deal with the consequences even if it ended immediately.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, expressed the administration's desire for China to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 05, 2026 · 18 articles
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International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund has predicted a significant shrinkage of Iran's economy in the coming year.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, engaged in trade talks with He Lifeng in South Korea prior to Donald Trump's arrival.
May 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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International Monetary Fund: The International Monetary Fund has warned that prolonged conflict could push the world to the brink of recession due to the oil price shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, has warned of new economic sanctions on countries doing business with Iran, aiming to inflict more economic pain on Tehran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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