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Japan’s economy has shown impressive resilience in the face of global shocks: growth is above potential and domestic demand has been robust. Fiscal performance has exceeded expectations, but prudence is key to keep debt-to-GDP on a firmly downward path. imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/...…

Fragility does not stop at the border. It impacts neighboring regions through cross-border insecurity, migration, refugee flows, and trade disruptions. Addressing fragility in any country supports broader global stability. More in our blog. imf.org/en/blogs/articles/2026...…

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Zeine Zeidane as Director of the IMF’s African Department. His deep institutional knowledge and policy experience will be instrumental in advancing our engagement with Africa. imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/...…

From April 13–18, the 2026 IMF-@WorldBankGroup Spring Meetings will bring together policymakers to discuss how to respond to profound shifts in geopolitics, trade, and technology, the shock from the war in the Middle East, and unlock new sources of growth. meetings.imf.org

The war in the Middle East is affecting economies through energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets, but the regional effects will vary significantly. See our blog for more. imf.org/en/blogs/articles/2026...…

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