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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Estonia amid mild economic recovery

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV Consultation with Estonia on July 9, 2025.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with France

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its Article IV Consultation with France, as of July 11, 2025.


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IMF completes reviews supporting Niger's economic programs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the seventh review of Niger's economic and financial program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement, along with the third review under the Resilience and...


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IMF conducts Article IV mission with focus on Lesotho's economic policies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Andrew Tiffin, conducted a mission in Lesotho from June 4 to 17, 2025, as part of the Article IV consultation.


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Alphabet to discuss Q2 2025 financial results on July 23

Alphabet Inc. has announced the date for its second quarter 2025 financial results conference call.


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IMF concludes economic review mission in Belize with focus on fiscal strategy

July 11, 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the preliminary findings of its staff following a recent mission to Belize.


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IMF concludes Article IV mission highlighting economic stability challenges for Nauru

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has concluded its 2025 Article IV mission to the Republic of Nauru.


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IMF concludes 2025 consultation on euro area policies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2025 discussions on euro area policies with member countries.


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Foreign direct investment in US drops to lowest level since 2014

Expenditures by foreign direct investors in the United States reached $151.0 billion in 2024, according to preliminary statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.


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Aon says reinsurers rewarded improved performance in Florida property market at mid-year renewals

Aon announced that reinsurers responded to improved performance in Florida's property insurance market during mid-year renewals by offering moderate price reductions and more flexible terms.


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Binance founder amid Bitcoin all time highs: 'I hope you bought the dip'

Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, said that Bitcoin's recent surge past its previous records underscores the value of purchasing during earlier price declines.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Kiribati amid economic challenges

On July 9, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV consultation with Kiribati.


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Binance founder: 'We hold our profits in crypto,' 'we believe that crypto longer term will rise higher'

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, said that the company remains committed to holding profits in cryptocurrency and is confident in the sector's long-term prospects despite price fluctuations.


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IMF concludes sixth review of Cabo Verde's credit facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Cabo Verde, initially approved on June 15, 2022.


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IMF completes third review of Somalia's economic reform program

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third review of Somalia's economic reform program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Iraq amid economic challenges

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Article IV consultation with Iraq, endorsing the staff appraisal without a formal meeting.


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IMF outlines strategies for stabilizing sub-Saharan Africa's public debts

Successful debt stabilization in sub-Saharan Africa requires strengthening public finances and institutions, alongside structural reforms and a stable macroeconomic environment.


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IMF completes fourth review under ECF arrangement with Ghana

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fourth review of Ghana's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement, originally approved in May 2023.


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BlackRock announces acquisition agreement with real estate firm ElmTree Funds

BlackRock, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire ElmTree Funds, a real estate investment firm with $7.3 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025.


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Nigeria continues economic reforms amid persistent challenges

Nigeria has been implementing reforms over the past two years to address long-standing economic challenges.