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IMF reaches agreement on Ethiopia's extended credit facility program

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alvaro Piris, visited Addis Ababa between April 3 and 17, 2025.


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U.S Bureau reports rise in April's personal income and outlays

Personal income in the United States rose by $210.1 billion, or 0.8 percent, in April, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Italy; highlights economic outlook challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Italy.


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US economy sees slight contraction as GDP falls by 0.2% in Q1 2025

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported a decrease in real gross domestic product (GDP) at an annual rate of 0.2 percent for the first quarter of 2025, compared to a 2.4 percent increase in the previous quarter.


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Ukraine on EFF review

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Gavin Gray, conducted discussions with Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv from May 20 to 27 regarding the Eighth Review of Ukraine's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.


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IMF assesses Kazakhstan's economic outlook amid rising inflation concerns

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Ali Al-Eyd, visited Kazakhstan from May 15 to 23, 2025.


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IMF reaches agreement with Togo on second review of credit facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Togo following discussions on the second review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).


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Ethiopia implements major monetary policy reforms amid economic challenges

Ethiopia is implementing significant changes to its monetary and exchange rate systems, aiming to address macroeconomic imbalances and promote sustainable growth.


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IMF releases findings from UK's 2025 Article IV Mission

May 27, 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its preliminary findings following the 2025 Article IV Mission to the United Kingdom.


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IMF completes Article IV consultation with Kiribati; outlines economic projections

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Natalija Novta, visited Tarawa, Kiribati for the 2025 Article IV Consultation from April 21-30, 2025.


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IMF reaches preliminary agreement with El Salvador under Extended Fund Facility

IMF staff and Salvadoran authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of El Salvador's extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission assessing Tuvalu's economic recovery

On May 27, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation mission in Tuvalu.



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IMF reviews New Zealand's economic status following Article IV consultation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV consultation with New Zealand, as announced on May 26, 2025.


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Economic outlook challenges CESEE regions amid global uncertainties

May 23, 2025 In a recent address in Ljubljana, discussions centered on the economic challenges and policy priorities for Central, Eastern, and Southeastern European (CESEE) countries amid global uncertainties.


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IMF reaches agreement with São Tomé on economic review under credit facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe on the first review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.


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IMF concludes staff visit focusing on Pakistan's economic policies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its recent staff visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, led by Nathan Porter.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with France amid economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with France, highlighting the country's economic resilience amidst ongoing uncertainty.


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IMF discusses $630M credit facility agreement with Chad

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Julien Reynaud, concluded discussions in N'Djamena on May 16, 2025, with the Chadian authorities regarding a new program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).


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IMF concludes economic assessment visit to Philippines

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Elif Arbatli Saxegaard, visited Manila from May 14-20, 2025, to discuss the current economic situation and future outlook of the Philippine economy.