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IMF reviews Uruguay's economic outlook following Article IV consultation

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Uruguay, following discussions on the country’s recent economic performance and policy outlook.

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IMF outlines economic outlook and policy recommendations at APEC leaders’ meeting

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) presented its latest global economic outlook to leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), whose member economies account for about 61 percent of global GDP.

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Political commentator Eagleman on Warren: 'Would be great to see the Trump Administration hold the head of the anti-crypto army accountable'

Gunther Eagleman, a conservative commentator on the social media platform X, raised questions about the legal implications of Sen.


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IMF says Grenada's economy resilient after Hurricane Beryl but warns on future risks

Grenada’s economy has shown resilience in the face of ongoing global uncertainty and the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, according to a recent statement from an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission.


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IMF survey shows rise in global digital finance but highlights persistent access gaps

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has published the results of its 2025 Financial Access Survey (FAS), along with a report titled "Financial Access Survey: Fintech, a Catalyst for Financial Services Access, Innovation and Growth."


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IMF Executive Board completes annual Article IV review highlighting Mexico's economic outlook

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Mexico, following discussions held on October 23.


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IMF managing director calls for deeper integration policies across ASEAN

ASEAN has become the world’s fourth largest economy, with a combined GDP exceeding $4 trillion and growing at a rate 25 percent higher than the global average.


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U.S. Attorney’s Office seeks forfeiture of $225M in USDT tied to OKX network

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has initiated a civil forfeiture complaint to recover approximately 225.4 million USDT, which is allegedly linked to cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering activities.


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IMF appoints Christian Mumssen as new director of strategy, policy, and review

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has announced her intention to appoint Christian Mumssen as Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department (SPR).


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Somalia on fourth credit facility review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ran Bi, has concluded discussions with Somali authorities, headed by H.E Bihi Egeh, resulting in a staff-level agreement on the fourth review of Somalia’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.


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IMF concludes staff-level agreement on final PCI review during visit with Rwandan officials

From September 29 to October 10, 2025, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Albert Touna Mama visited Rwanda to review the country’s progress under the sixth and final review of the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) and to...


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Ecuador on third review of extended fund facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Ecuador on the Third Review of the country’s 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.


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IMFC discusses global economic transformation amid uncertainty

The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) convened its fifty-second meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 17, 2025.


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IMF reports steady growth for Latin America amid global uncertainty

Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean has remained steady despite global uncertainty, according to remarks delivered at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Western Hemisphere Department press briefing on October 17, 2025.


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IMF urges Europe to enact reforms amid subdued growth outlook

Europe is facing ongoing economic challenges, according to remarks delivered at the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) European Department press briefing on October 17, 2025.


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IMF Managing Director highlights global economic challenges and urges resilience amid uncertainty

October 17, 2025 Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed global economic challenges and resilience during a speech delivered to IMF members and partners.


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IMF projects steady economic growth for sub-Saharan Africa in 2025

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth is expected to remain steady at 4.1 percent in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) October Regional Economic Outlook for the region.


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IMF staff reaches agreement with Armenia on sixth SBA review and new three-year arrangement

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Alexander Tieman, visited Yerevan from September 17 to 30, 2025, to discuss the sixth review of Armenia’s current Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and the authorities’ request for a new 36-month SBA.


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Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable reviews progress on debt restructuring efforts

The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) convened on October 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C., to assess ongoing efforts aimed at improving the processes and timelines for sovereign debt restructuring.


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IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan on extended loan reviews

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Iva Petrova has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistani authorities following discussions held from September 24 to October 8, 2025.