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'Policymakers may need to react': IMF officials caution Fed may begin to tighten money supply
Policymakers in emerging economies should prepare for the U.S. Federal Reserve to start tightening its policies, International Monetary Fund officials cautioned recently.
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Virtual visit with Grenada, IMF staff completed
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Huidan Lin met virtually with the authorities of Grenada during January 6–12 to discuss recent economic developments and follow upon the policy priorities raised during the 2019 Article IV Consultation and the 2020 Request for Disbursement under the Rapid Credit Facility.
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$395.9 million arrangement reached between IMF, Nepal
On Jan. 12, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a 38-month arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Nepal in an amount equivalent to SDR 282.42 million (180 percent of quota or about US$395.9million).
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Georgieva suggests vaccines might ease inflation; 'need to reach the targets'
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world economy finds itself on shaky ground, with inflation gripping many nations.
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IMF completes mission with Senegalese authorities
A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ms. Corinne Deléchat, conducted a hybrid mission from October 22 to November 20, 2021 to conduct the 2021 Article IV consultation, the fourth review under the PCI and the first review of the 18-month financing arrangements under the SCF and SBA.
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IMF completes first review of program with Guinea Bissau
The Management of the IMF approved on Nov. 9 the completion of the first review of Guinea Bissau’s SMP.
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IMF, Chile conclude virtual visit
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ana Corbacho, met (virtually) with the Chilean authorities during Nov. 15–19 to discuss recent economic developments, policies, and priorities for the country.
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Board of IMF concludes consultation with Republic of San Marino
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:On Nov. 15, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1} with the Republic of San Marino.San Marino entered the COVID-19 crisis with large vulnerabilities.
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IMF finishes visit with Benin
Following an official request for a new Fund-supported program by the Beninese authorities to anchor the country’s homegrown development plan, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Constant Lonkeng conducted in-person and virtual meetings with the Beninese authorities during Nov. 15–23 to discuss recent economic developments and enquire about policy priorities to inform future discussions on an IMF-supported program.
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IMF board completes first review of Ukraine arrangement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed on Nov. 22 the first review of Ukraine’s economic performance under the 18-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) that was approved on June 9, 2020
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Rising metal prices favor China in green energy push
As metal costs continue to rise, reports are surfacing that relying on renewable energy will only make the U.S. more dependent on China due to the country's domination of the industry.
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IMF, Jordan reaches agreement on extended fund facility
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by S.
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Article IV mission to China completed by IMF
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Mr. Helge Berger, Mission Chief for China and Assistant Director of the Asia and Pacific Department, conducted discussions virtually on the 2021 Article IV Consultation from Oct. 28 to Nov. 10, 2021
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IMF concludes discussions with Armenia
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Nathan Porter, conducted discussions during October 19-November 12, 2021 for the 2021 Article IV consultation, as well as the combined fourth and fifth reviews of Armenia’s economic program, which is supported by an IMF Stand-By Arrangement (SBA).
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IMF staff completes mission to Zimbabwe
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Dhaneshwar Ghura, Mission Chief for Zimbabwe, held discussions through virtual meetings in the context of the 2021 Article IV consultation from October 25 to November 16, 2021.
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IMF expects intense price growth on metals
An International Monetary Fund working paper projected that metal prices would surge in a sustained period.
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IMF's Georgieva at Paris Peace Forum: 'As we prioritize the needs of countries, it has to be done in the context of interdependence'
As we prioritize the needs of countries, it has to be done in the context of interdependence. It is morally right to help everyone in need, of course, but it is also in everybody’s self-interest. No-one is safe until everyone is safe. That applies to the fight against the pandemic and also to the fight against climate change.
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Georgieva appoints Okamura has IMF deputy managing director
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced Nov. 10 to the Executive Board of the IMF her proposal to appoint Mr. Kenji Okamura as deputy managing director, effective Dec. 3, 2021.
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IMF, others discuss global rollout of COVID-19 vaccine
The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and World Trade Organization held on Nov. 9 the second High-Level Consultations with the CEOs of leading COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing companies
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Seychelles, IMF reach agreement under Extended Fund Facility
Washington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Boriana Yontcheva carried out a mission from October 23–November 8, 2021 to assess performance at end-September for the first program review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement with Seychelles.