https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/imf-s-kristalina-georgieva-urges-governments-to-rein-in-spendingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/imf-s-kristalina-georgieva-urges-governments-to-rein-in-spendinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/imf-s-kristalina-georgieva-urges-governments-to-rein-in-spending#u112378Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:42:28 +0000International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned world economic leaders that they must immediately rein in public spending and implement protective measures. Speaking in Singapore ahead of the autumn IMF and World Bank meetings, Georgieva criticized a lack of political courage to tackle rising national debt. Economies face a triple threat from heavy borrowing, artificial intelligence risks, and energy shocks driven by conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Georgieva stated that policymakers possess the necessary tools but have delayed required actions as soaring bon