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The IMF to Hold the Inaugural Annual Economic Research Conference on Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department and Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ...
IMF focused on stability but will support countries on climate risks, Georgieva says
The International Monetary Fund will stay "laser focused" on preventing balance of payments crises and incorporate the Trump ...
IMF forecasts slower U.S. economic growth in 2025, pointing to escalating trade war
The U.S. economy will grow 1.8% this year, the IMF said in its latest World Economic Outlook, down 0.9% from January and a ...
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IMF Engagement on Education Spending in Surveillance and Program Work
Engaging on education spending supports the delivery on the Fund’s macroeconomic mandate. Education is a key determinant of economic growth and development and plays a fundamental role in reducing ...
Exclusive: Ethiopia expects preliminary deal on IMF review within days, finance minister says
Ethiopia expects to reach a preliminary agreement on the third review of its $3.4 billion loan programme with the ...
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there’s an ‘opportunity for a big deal’ with China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain ...
Trump administration says IMF, World Bank ‘falling short’ of missions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. remains committed to playing a leadership role in the IMF and World Bank but ...
IMF Policy Committee Underscores Trade Risks to Global Economy, Commits to Fund's Role
In a chair's statement, the IMF's steering committee also reaffirmed prior foreign exchange commitments and voiced support ...
IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth
The head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move "swiftly'' to resolve trade disputes that threaten global ...
Uncertainty expands debt in developing countries, IMF warns
In its latest Fiscal Monitor briefing, the International Monetary Fund warned that escalating global uncertainty from rising ...
Suriname Meets With IMF to Discuss Successor Program Before Vote
Suriname government official are meeting with the International Monetary Fund to discuss frameworks for a second program ...
Angola more likely to tap IMF loan after oil price drop, finance minister says
A slide in crude oil prices is increasing the likelihood that Angola will need an International Monetary Fund loan, Finance ...