Dossier
IMF and World Bank Spring meetings
Coverage of IMF and World Bank Spring meetings in the Nexus archive.
- Japan’s Katayama Reiterates Constant Close Contact With US on FX
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama emphasized maintaining close communication with the US on foreign exchange matters during the IMF and World Bank Spring meetings. The IMF downgraded its global growth forecast due to a Middle East war-induced oil shock, warning of a potential economic downturn if the conflict persists and energy infrastructure is severely damaged.