# IMF backs global central bank rate hikes, Georgieva says

https://mins.news/en/item/89831

- TASS, 2026-10-07 14:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2198885

> The IMF strongly supports benchmark rate increases by central banks worldwide, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said. She said a prudently hawkish monetary policy stance may suit many countries and called recent rate hikes and firm messaging by the Fed, ECB and Bank of Japan appropriate.

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