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IMF concludes Article IV mission with focus on Djibouti’s fiscal strategies
By Globe Banner | Jun 25, 2025
June 25, 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff concluded their Article IV mission in Djibouti with preliminary findings on the country's economic status.
IMF outlines strategies for reviving economic growth in Chile
By Globe Banner | Jun 24, 2025
Chile's economic growth, once a hallmark of success in Latin America during the 1990s with an average annual growth rate of 6.2 percent, has seen a significant decline over the past two decades.
IMF completes fourth review under Comoros' extended credit facility
By Globe Banner | Jun 24, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fourth review under the Union of the Comoros’ Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Iceland; outlines economic outlook
By Globe Banner | Jun 24, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completed the Article IV Consultation for Iceland on June 16, 2025.
IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission with Vietnam
By Globe Banner | Jun 24, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Paulo Medas, has completed discussions with Vietnamese authorities as part of the 2025 Article IV consultation.
Associate professor on China’s port strategy: ‘The West fears that this will allow China to disrupt the supply of certain goods'
By Globe Banner | Jun 23, 2025
Dr. Nadia Helmy, an Associate Professor at Beni Suef University, has highlighted concerns regarding China's global port investments, which she says are intensifying Western apprehensions about supply chain disruptions and policy influence,...
SBA administrator on No Tax on Tips: 'The perfect recipe to unleash hiring, growth, and investment'
By A. D. Bamburg | Jun 23, 2025
Kelly Loeffler, the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced on social media platform X that the "One Big Beautiful Bill" would provide tax cuts and eliminate taxes on tips or overtime to encourage hiring and...
Binance founder on his free learning app: 'We can help 100 million people to get educated' 'I don't care if there's any returns'
By Globe Banner | Jun 23, 2025
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, founder of Binance, said that assisting 100 million people in obtaining education through Giggle Academy would have a significant impact, and financial returns are not the primary concern.
IMF reviews conclude with increased support for Bangladesh amidst economic challenges
By Globe Banner | Jun 23, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the combined Third and Fourth Reviews of Bangladesh's arrangements under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF), the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and the Resilience and...
IMF assesses economic resilience during Article IV mission in Guatemala
By Globe Banner | Jun 23, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its Article IV mission to Guatemala, with a team led by Alexander Culiuc visiting Guatemala City from June 10-20, 2025.
Investment market expert on crypto outlook: ‘Changpeng Zhao painted an ultra-bullish picture of the crypto landscape’
By Globe Banner | Jun 20, 2025
Marco Piccolo, an Investment Analyst for CoinCodex, said that Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, forecasted Bitcoin could reach $1 million this cycle and predicted the cryptocurrency market cap might hit $5 trillion by 2025.
Binance launches emergency contact and inheritance feature
By Globe Banner | Jun 20, 2025
Binance has announced the introduction of a built-in emergency contact and inheritance function on its platform.
IMF reaches agreement with South Sudan on nine-month monitored program
By Globe Banner | Jun 20, 2025
Upon request from South Sudanese authorities, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms.
IMF concludes final reviews under fund facilities with Barbados
By Globe Banner | Jun 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the fifth and final reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with Barbados.
IMF outlines economic challenges facing Hungary after Article IV Consultation
By Globe Banner | Jun 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently concluded its Article IV Consultation with Hungary, conducted by a mission led by Anke Weber.
IMF completes third review under credit facility arrangement for Burkina Faso
By Globe Banner | Jun 20, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the third review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Burkina Faso.
Associate professor on China-Americas trade: ‘China is the world’s largest importer of copper ore, particularly from Chile, Peru, and Mexico'
By Globe Banner | Jun 19, 2025
Nadia Helmy, an Associate Professor of Political Science at Beni Suef University in Egypt, has commented on China's port investments in Latin America.
Tax journalist on no tax on tips: 'The bill also expands a tax credit for certain businesses, letting them claim credits for payroll'
By A. I. Benavidez | Jun 19, 2025
Kelley R. Taylor, senior tax editor at Kiplinger, expressed in an op-ed that new legislation aims to expand tax credits for certain businesses by allowing them to claim credits for payroll taxes paid on employee tips.
IMF outlines challenges facing Europe amid economic resilience
By Globe Banner | Jun 19, 2025
Europe's economy is displaying resilience with record-low unemployment and stable financial systems, as per the preliminary findings of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff visit.
Europe urged to act swiftly on deepening its single market amid global tensions
By Globe Banner | Jun 19, 2025
Thank you, Paschal, for inviting me back to speak on the topic of Europe’s single market.