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Why does the IMF care?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organisation that monitors the global economy. Their spokesperson, Julie Kozack, is quoted urging central bankers to focus on price stability. The IMF wants to prevent economic instability that could spread across countries, affecting trade and financial markets worldwide.

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