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International Monetary Fund: ‘Surging prices since late 2020 have pushed inflation steadily higher’
Everyone has felt the financial pinch as costs for pretty much everything has gone up, but according to the International Monetary Fund food and energy prices are the main forces behind the global inflation surge.
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IMF statistician: United Kingdom requirement will create 'greater understanding'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s recent announcement that the United Kingdom now adheres a key transparency and openness requirement will create "greater understanding," a leading IMF statistician said in a news release
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IMF concludes consultation with Pakistan
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2021 Article IV consultation [1] (press release to follow) and the sixth review of the extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Pakistan.
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Consultation between France, IMF completed
The International Monetary Fund has issued the following press release:Washington, DC: On January 19, 2022 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with France.France was among the most affected European countries from the COVID crisis.
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IMF concludes Indonesia mission
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Cheng Hoon Lim conducted virtual discussions on the Indonesian economy for the 2022 Article IV Consultation from January 4 to 24, 2022.
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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.