WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The IMF's chief economist ... speaking in an interview with CNBC, underscored her support for Powell, whose term as chair ends in May 2026.

"This is a reminder that we live in a world of sudden and sweeping shifts," she said of the recent market volatility during her speech, which came ahead of next week's Spring Meetings -- a gathering ...

Her speech came ahead of next week's Spring Meetings -- a gathering of global financial leaders co-hosted by the IMF and the World Bank in the US capital. Her remarks suggest the IMF will use its ...

"And it is a call to respond wisely," she added. Her comments suggest the IMF will use its upcoming World Economic Report, published Tuesday, to pare back its previous forecast for global growth ...