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Personal income rises across most U.S. counties according to BEA report

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has reported that personal income in current dollars rose in 2,814 counties, fell in 295, and remained unchanged in five counties during 2023.


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IMF concludes review mission on Paraguay's economic policies

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mauricio Villafuerte, visited Asunción, Paraguay, from November 5 to 11, 2024.


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with DRC on credit facility

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on two significant financial arrangements.


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IMF and Saudi Arabia announce conference on emerging market challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have announced a collaboration to host an annual conference focusing on emerging markets.


Economics

IMF completes second review of Morocco's resilience facility

On November 11, 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board concluded its second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement for Morocco.


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Côte d'Ivoire announces initiatives to boost climate finance at COP29

The Government of Côte d'Ivoire has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing climate financing, as announced at COP29 in Baku.


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement on credit facility review with Zambia

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mercedes Vera Martin, has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambian authorities on the fourth review of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF).


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Niger on economic program reviews

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Antonio David, conducted meetings from October 28 to November 9, 2024, to review Niger's economic program under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and the Resilience and Sustainability...


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IMF assesses Finland's economic recovery amid global uncertainties

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Alex Pienkowski, conducted discussions in Finland from October 29 to November 8 for the 2025 Article IV Consultation.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Laos amid economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its 2024 Article IV Consultation with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.


Economics

IMF reviews Republic of Congo's economic progress amid fiscal challenges

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Roland Kpodar, recently concluded discussions with Congolese authorities in Brazzaville and Washington.


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IMF reaches agreement with Guinea Bissau on seventh review

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief Niko Hobdari, conducted meetings in Bissau from October 29 to November 6, 2024.


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IMF reaches agreement with Barbados on economic recovery program

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Michael Perks, concluded a visit to Barbados on November 6, following discussions with the Barbadian government.


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BusinessEurope highlights importance of Transatlantic ties after Trump's election

BusinessEurope President Fredrik Persson has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States.


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U.S trade deficit widens to $84 Billion in September amid rising imports

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis have reported an increase in the goods and services deficit for September 2024, reaching $84.4 billion.


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BusinessEurope urges EU action amid slow economic growth projections

Ahead of the Macroeconomic Dialogue with social partners and EU institutions, BusinessEurope has released its latest Economic Outlook.



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IMF expands board with third African chair after regular election

IMF member countries have elected an expanded Executive Board, now comprising 25 Executive Directors.


Economics

IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Mexico amid economic slowdown

On October 30, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its Article IV consultation and mid-term review under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) Arrangement with Mexico.


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Ripple Labs challenges SEC’s ruling on XRP sales classification

On October 25, Ripple Labs filed a Civil Appeal Pre-Argument Statement, also known as Form C, in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to challenge a recent ruling by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that classified Ripple’s institutional XRP sales as securities transactions.