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IMF chief urges US, rich nations to curb deficits amid soaring global debt

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has urged the United States and other wealthy nations to address their escalating national debts. Georgieva stated that relying solely on economic growth to manage deficits exceeding $40 trillion in the US is insufficient. She emphasized that high interest rates and fiscal irresponsibility in major economies are disproportionately impacting low-income countries, forcing them to prioritize debt repayment over essential aid and development. AI

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IMF chief urges US, rich nations to curb deficits amid soaring global debt

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    IMF head urges US and rich nations to rein in deficits as global debt soars

    The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday that the US and other wealthy nations needed to urgently tackle mounting global debt levels that were weighing heaviest on low-income countries and straining the global financial system. IMF Managing Director Kristalin…