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IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Benin on final reviews under loan programs
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Frederic Lambert concluded a mission to Cotonou, Benin, on October 9, 2025.
IMF resumes Article IV consultations with Yemen after eleven-year pause
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Article IV mission to Yemen, marking the first such consultation in 11 years.
IMF staff reach agreement on fifth review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility
By Globe Banner | Oct 9, 2025
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.
IMF reports progress on Pakistan loan reviews during Islamabad mission
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
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.
IMF staff reaches agreement with The Gambia on credit facility and climate reforms
By Globe Banner | Oct 8, 2025
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.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Papua New Guinea on fund-supported program reviews
By Globe Banner | Oct 7, 2025
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.
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Jordan on economic reform reviews
By Globe Banner | Oct 7, 2025
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...
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Guinea-Bissau on ninth review under credit facility
By Globe Banner | Oct 6, 2025
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.
FXStreet sees path to $1,300 as BNB sets record high
By Globe Banner | Oct 6, 2025
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.
IMF appoints Dan Katz as First Deputy Managing Director
By Globe Banner | Oct 3, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has approved the appointment of Dan Katz as First Deputy Managing Director, effective October 6, 2025.
IMF Managing Director commends Senegal's progress and signals upcoming talks on new support program
By Globe Banner | Oct 3, 2025
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), released a statement following an informal briefing of the IMF Executive Board on Senegal.
IMF reviews Lebanon's economic situation following staff visit
By Globe Banner | Oct 3, 2025
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.
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.