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  "id": 15153706,
  "title": "IMF members call for increased support for countries amid negative risks and war spillovers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/imf-members-call-for-increased-support-for-countries-amid-negative-15153706",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T07:58:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444661/imf-members-call-for-increased-support-for-countries-amid-negative-risks-and-war-spillovers"
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  "summary": "The International Monetary Fund's member countries have urged for increased support for nations facing short-term financing challenges due to negative spillovers from recent conflicts and high energy prices. In a statement at a meeting in Bangkok, the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) noted that economic risks are currently tilted towards the downside. The statement, issued by Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan who chaired the IMFC, highlighted that escalating conflicts and trade tensions could disrupt critical trade routes, heighten commodity price pressures, and worsen energy and food security. Despite a walkout by some members, all IMFC members supported the chair's statement.",
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        "title": "IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, 'advanced intelligence' risks",
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        "title": "IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, 'advanced intelligence' risks",
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