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IMF assesses Haiti's multifaceted crisis during 2024 Article IV consultation
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV consultation with Haiti, assessing the country's ongoing challenges and economic outlook.
IMF completes review of extended credit facility arrangement for Somalia
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2024
On December 9, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completed its 2024 Article IV Consultation and second review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) for Somalia.
IMF completes Article IV consultation on San Marino's economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Dec 10, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its 2024 Article IV consultation with the Republic of San Marino.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Chad amidst economic challenges
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2024 Article IV consultation with Chad, as announced on December 9, 2024.
IMF concludes visit discussing Libya's economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Dmitry Gershenson, visited Tunis, Tunisia, from December 2 to 6.
IMF reaches agreement on first review of Ecuador's extended fund facility
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
IMF staff and Ecuadorian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Ecuador's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.
IMF approves new policy coordination instrument for Serbia following stand-by arrangement
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved a 36-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) for the Republic of Serbia.
IMF approves $12 million disbursement for Seychelles amid economic challenges
By Globe Banner | Dec 9, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third reviews of Seychelles' economic performance under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements.
IMF board discusses strategy to enhance fund communication
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
On November 22, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened to discuss a paper reviewing the IMF's Communication Strategy.
EU-Mercosur political agreement hailed as significant step forward
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
After years of challenging negotiations, the European Union and Mercosur have reached a political agreement.
IMF completes reviews enabling $198M disbursement to Honduras
By Globe Banner | Dec 6, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first and second reviews of Honduras' arrangements under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility.
US trade deficit falls as both exports and imports decline in October
By Globe Banner | Dec 5, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a decrease in the goods and services deficit for October 2024, which stood at $73.8 billion.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with UAE; endorses positive economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Dec 5, 2024
On July 11, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
U.S. county-level GDP sees mixed results for fiscal year ending December
By Globe Banner | Dec 4, 2024
Real gross domestic product (GDP) saw varied changes across U.S. counties in 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
EU-Mercosur negotiations approach decisive moment at Mercosur Summit
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2024
This week is pivotal for the EU-Mercosur agreement as negotiations near a potential conclusion at the upcoming Mercosur Summit.
IMF's Georgieva highlights green energy opportunities at Caribbean forum
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2024
December 3, 2024 Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), addressed the High-Level Caribbean Forum to discuss the critical issue of transitioning to green energy in the region.
BlackRock acquires HPS Investment Partners for $12 billion in equity deal
By Globe Banner | Dec 3, 2024
BlackRock, a prominent investment management firm, has announced its agreement to acquire HPS Investment Partners for approximately $12 billion.
IMF completes third review under extended credit facility arrangement with Ghana
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third review of Ghana's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, a $3 billion program over 36 months that began in May 2023.
IMF reviews Qatar's economic outlook amid post-World Cup recovery
By Globe Banner | Dec 2, 2024
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ms.
BusinessEurope outlines economic priorities for Polish EU Presidency
By Globe Banner | Nov 29, 2024
BusinessEurope's Council of Presidents gathered in Warsaw, hosted by the Confederation Lewiatan, ahead of Poland assuming the EU Presidency.