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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Austria amid challenging economic conditions
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its Article IV consultation with Austria.
IMF approves fourth review of Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement with Sri Lanka.
Toyota ranks among Canada's top ten respected companies
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
Toyota has been recognized as one of the top ten most respected companies in Canada, according to Leger's annual Reputation Study.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Denmark highlighting economic resilience
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed its Article IV Consultation with Denmark, endorsing the staff appraisal without a formal meeting.
IMF completes reviews for Mauritania’s extended credit facilities
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fourth reviews of Mauritania's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), as well as the third review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility...
U.S trade deficit widens as exports decline sharply
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the United States' goods and services deficit increased to $71.5 billion in May, a rise of $11.3 billion from April's revised figure of $60.3 billion.
IMF completes second review of credit facilities with Madagascar
By Globe Banner | Jul 3, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the second reviews under both the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with Madagascar.
IMF completes third review under ECF arrangement for Ethiopia
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Ethiopia and concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation.
IMF completes first review for DRC's credit facility amid regional conflict
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), initially approved on January 15, 2025.
Toyota Canada reports increased vehicle sales in second quarter
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) reported a notable increase in sales for the second quarter of 2025, with a total of 73,346 vehicles sold, marking an 8.6% rise compared to the previous year.
IMF discusses economic opportunities during Article IV mission to Timor-Leste
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Yan Carrière-Swallow, visited Dili from June 19 to July 2 for the 2025 Article IV consultation with Timor-Leste.
IMF highlights Curaçao's economic growth driven by tourism; risks remain
By Globe Banner | Jul 2, 2025
Curaçao's economic landscape has experienced notable growth, with a 5 percent expansion in 2024 driven by robust tourism activity.
Seychelles achieves economic stability after comprehensive reforms
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, has achieved a notable level of economic stability.
BlackRock completes acquisition of HPS Investment Partners
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
BlackRock, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of HPS Investment Partners, marking a significant development in the financial sector.
IMF completes governance diagnostic mission in Kenya
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded a Governance Diagnostic mission in Kenya, led by Rebecca A. Sparkman.
IMF advises Bosnia on fiscal discipline amid political hurdles
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its preliminary findings following the 2025 Article IV Consultation Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
IMF outlines economic outlook for Switzerland amidst global challenges
By Globe Banner | Jul 1, 2025
Switzerland is navigating a complex economic landscape, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff's concluding statement following their 2025 Article IV Consultation Mission.
U.S.'s international investment deficit narrows in first quarter of 2025
By Globe Banner | Jun 30, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new statistics on the U.S. net international investment position for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a deficit of $24.61 trillion.
IMF completes second review under credit facility arrangement for Togo
By Globe Banner | Jun 30, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the second review of Togo's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation on Algeria's economic prospects
By Globe Banner | Jun 30, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Charalambos Tsangarides concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Algeria on June 30, 2025.