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Tokyo Fiscal Forum addresses fiscal challenges amid global uncertainty

The tenth Tokyo Fiscal Forum commenced with a focus on addressing fiscal challenges amidst rising global uncertainty.


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Ecuador aims to sustain its tuna populations while avoiding harm

The International Marine Mammal Project Team announced on social media platform X that Ecuador is taking steps to sustain its tuna populations while minimizing harm to dolphins.



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IMF highlights economic challenges facing Latvia during Article IV mission

Latvia's economy is currently facing a challenging global environment while addressing internal structural issues.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation on Spain's economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Spain, according to a recent announcement.


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IMF highlights economic resilience but urges reforms in Lithuania

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its concluding statement following the 2025 Article IV Mission to Lithuania.


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Congo launches data portal under IMF's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched the National Summary Data Page (NSDP), marking its implementation of the International Monetary Fund's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS).


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IMF board discusses contributions ahead of fourth Financing for Development Conference

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened on June 3 to discuss a staff paper regarding the IMF's contribution to the international financing for development agenda.


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Census Bureau revises U.S. trade data; deficit trends unchanged

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) have released revised statistics on trade in goods and services as part of their annual revision.


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IMF-AUC conference addresses economic challenges facing MENA region

Following two days of discussions and expert analysis, the inaugural IMF MENA Economic Annual Research Conference concluded with a call for coordinated policy responses to economic challenges in the Middle East and North Africa.


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IMF reviews Luxembourg's economic outlook amid slow recovery

On May 30, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Luxembourg.


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U.S trade deficit narrows significantly in April amid changes in export-import dynamics

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis have reported a decrease in the goods and services deficit for April 2025.


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IMF concludes discussions with Lebanon on economic reform initiatives

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded a mission to Lebanon, led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo.


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Kosovo draws SDR 80.122 million from IMF arrangement

Following the conclusion of Stand-by (SBA) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements on May 24, 2025, Kosovo has drawn SDR 80.122 million (€96.22 million) under the SBA.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission in Malawi

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Justin Tyson, concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation mission to Malawi on June 3.


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IMF reviews Rwanda's economic performance under Policy Coordination Instrument

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the fifth review under the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) for Rwanda.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Kyrgyz Republic amid global uncertainties

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with the Kyrgyz Republic, noting the country's strong economic performance amid global uncertainties.


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IMF approves $58M disbursement for Central African Republic after completing reviews

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third and fourth reviews of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for the Central African Republic (CAR).


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Bitget forced to payout $20M after abnormal trading activity of VOXELUSDT futures

Bitget announced that it identified abnormal trading activity of the VOXEL/USDT perpetual futures contract and was forced to suspend multiple accounts amid suspected market manipulation.


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Florida Office of Insurance Regulation reports underwriting profit and a considerable jump in operating income

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has announced that the state's personal property insurance market reported an underwriting profit and a significant increase in operating income for 2024, according to a report by the AM Best rating and...