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IMF staff concludes annual economic review mission with United Arab Emirates
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Said Bakhache, concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after discussions held in Abu Dhabi from September 17 to October 1, 2025.
IMF completes sixth review under credit facility arrangement for Nepal
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
On October 1, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed its sixth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Nepal.
IMF reviews Zimbabwe's economic outlook after Article IV consultation
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV consultation with Zimbabwe, following discussions on the country’s economic situation and policy direction.
IMF Managing Director addresses resilience at GCC ministerial meeting in Kuwait
By Globe Banner | Oct 2, 2025
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva addressed the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors in Kuwait, focusing on the theme “Enhancing GCC Resilience to Global Shocks.”...
Colombia cancels flexible credit line arrangement with IMF effective October 2025
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
On October 1, 2025, Colombian authorities informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of their decision to cancel the two-year Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement.
IMF completes second review under Extended Credit Facility arrangement with Liberia
By Globe Banner | Oct 1, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV Consultation and the second review of Liberia’s 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Côte d’Ivoire on economic program reviews
By Globe Banner | Sep 30, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Côte d’Ivoire on the fifth review of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements, as well as the fourth review of the Resilience...
U.S net international investment position falls further in second quarter 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that the U.S. net international investment position was –$26.14 trillion at the end of the second quarter of 2025.
IMF board completes annual review of Eswatini's economy amid persistent challenges
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of Eswatini, noting both progress and ongoing challenges in the country’s economic outlook.
IMF reviews economic progress in São Tomé and Príncipe during official visit
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Slavi Slavov visited São Tomé and Príncipe from September 22 to 26, 2025.
IMF reviews Colombia's economy amid mixed outlook ahead of elections
By Globe Banner | Sep 29, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV consultation with Colombia, reviewing the country's economic performance and policy outlook as it approaches a pre-election year.
BEA reports state economic growth data for Q2 2025 and updates on consumer spending
By Globe Banner | Sep 26, 2025
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new quarterly statistics for the second quarter of 2025, covering gross domestic product (GDP) and personal income across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Honduras on review of credit arrangements
By Globe Banner | Sep 26, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Emilio Fernandez Corugedo, concluded a visit to Tegucigalpa on September 26, 2025, after discussions with Honduran authorities regarding the country's economic performance and policy implementation.
IMF staff highlights Montenegro's economic challenges amid slowing growth
By Globe Banner | Sep 26, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission visited Podgorica, Montenegro from September 15 to 26, 2025, as part of the regular Article IV consultations.
IMF concludes Article IV mission with economic outlook for Botswana
By Globe Banner | Sep 26, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Édouard Martin visited Gaborone, Botswana, from September 15 to 26, 2025, for the annual Article IV consultation.
IMF staff urges further reforms as San Marino faces high debt despite economic resilience
By Globe Banner | Sep 26, 2025
San Marino’s economy continues to show resilience and positive momentum, according to a statement from International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff following their 2025 Article IV mission.
U.S. personal income rises 0.4% in August; spending grows faster than income
By Globe Banner | Sep 26, 2025
Personal income in the United States rose by $95.7 billion, or 0.4 percent, in August 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on September 26, 2025.
IMF Executive Board reviews economic outlook for Timor-Leste after Article IV Consultation
By Globe Banner | Sep 26, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Timor-Leste.
U.S. economy grows at annual rate of 3.8% in second quarter of 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States grew at an annual rate of 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2025, according to the third estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
IMF reviews Qatari economy as non-hydrocarbon sectors drive growth
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Nathan Porter concluded a visit to Doha, Qatar, from September 8 to 17, 2025.