IMF Chief Urges Governments to Tackle Rising Fiscal Risks

Markets Contact us:Provide news feedback or report an error Confidential tip?Send a tip to our reporters Site feedback:Take our Survey By Jorgelina Do Rosario August 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC As the global economy faces mounting pressures, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged governments to address growing fiscal challenges and central bankers to stay committed to lowering inflation. “All countries need to tackle their fiscal problems and formulate and present credible plans to ensure their debt and deficits are on sustainable path,” Georgieva told reporters in prepared remarks Tuesday at the lender’s Washington-based headquarters. “Central banks must be laser focused on their price stability mandates,” she added.