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BlackRock reports $205 billion in net inflows for third quarter of 2025

BlackRock, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $8.43, or $11.55 on an adjusted basis, for the period ending September 30, 2025.


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IMF and regional financing groups mark ten years of high-level dialogue

On October 14, 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Regional Financing Arrangements (RFAs) held their 10th Annual High-Level Dialogue in Washington, D.C. This event marked a decade of increased cooperation between the IMF and RFAs,...


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G-24 urges stronger IMF support and multilateral cooperation amid global economic challenges

The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) convened its 114th meeting in Washington, D.C. on October 14, 2025, focusing on a range of issues affecting emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs).


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Majority of low- and moderate-income Americans now invest in capital markets

A new national survey from The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth has found that more than half of Americans with annual household incomes between $30,000 and $79,999 are currently retail investors in the capital markets.


Economics

IMF reviews progress on economic reform program with Haitian authorities

A virtual mission led by Camilo E. Tovar from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held between September 30 and October 8, 2025, to review Haiti’s progress under its Staff-Monitored Program (SMP).


Economics

IMF staff completes economic assessment mission in Kenya

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Haimanot Teferra, visited Nairobi from September 25 to October 9, 2025.


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement on fifth review for Ghana's credit facility

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ruben Atoyan concluded meetings in Accra from September 29 to October 10, 2025, as part of the fifth review of Ghana’s three-year program under the Extended Credit Facility.


Economics

Credit expands rapidly in Brazil despite high interest rates as fintechs boost access

Higher incomes and the growth of fintech companies have contributed to strong credit expansion in Brazil, despite the country maintaining one of the highest policy interest rates among major economies.


Economics

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Benin on final reviews under loan programs

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Frederic Lambert concluded a mission to Cotonou, Benin, on October 9, 2025.


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IMF resumes Article IV consultations with Yemen after eleven-year pause

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Article IV mission to Yemen, marking the first such consultation in 11 years.


Economics

IMF staff reach agreement on fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Evan Papageorgiou concluded a visit to Sri Lanka, announcing a staff-level agreement on the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.


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IMF reports progress on Pakistan loan reviews during Islamabad mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Iva Petrova visited Karachi and Islamabad from September 24 to October 8, 2025, to discuss Pakistan’s progress under two major financial arrangements.


Economics

IMF staff reaches agreement with The Gambia on credit facility and climate reforms

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Eva Jenkner visited Banjul from September 25 to October 8, 2025, to discuss The Gambia’s economic program.


Economics

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Papua New Guinea on fund-supported program reviews

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by mission chief Nir Klein concluded a visit to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG), from September 25 to October 8, 2025.


Economics

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Jordan on economic reform reviews

A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by César Serra, visited Amman from September 28 to October 7, 2025, to discuss the fourth review of Jordan’s economic reform program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first...


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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Guinea-Bissau on ninth review under credit facility

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mission Chief Niko Hobdari, has reached a staff-level agreement with authorities in Guinea-Bissau regarding the Ninth Review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.


Economics

FXStreet sees path to $1,300 as BNB sets record high

FXStreet has reported that Binance Coin (BNB) has reached a new all-time high, surpassing $1,200, with potential for further gains to $1,300.


Economics

IMF appoints Dan Katz as First Deputy Managing Director

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved the appointment of Dan Katz as First Deputy Managing Director, effective October 6, 2025.


Economics

IMF Managing Director commends Senegal's progress and signals upcoming talks on new support program

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), released a statement following an informal briefing of the IMF Executive Board on Senegal.


Economics

IMF reviews Lebanon's economic situation following staff visit

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo visited Beirut, Lebanon from September 22 to 25 to review the country's recent economic developments and progress on reforms.