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IMF staff concludes Article IV consultation with Romania amid rising deficits

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Joong Shik Kang concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Romania on September 12, following discussions held from September 3-12.


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IMF board reviews Tuvalu’s post-pandemic recovery and long-term challenges

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Article IV Consultation with Tuvalu, marking an assessment of the country's economic performance and policy outlook.


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Ceyla Pazarbasioglu announces retirement from leadership role at International Monetary Fund

Ceyla Pazarbasioglu will retire as Director of the Strategy, Policy, and Review Department (SPR) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on November 1, 2025.


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IMF staff assesses Madagascar's economic situation amid ongoing shocks

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Constant Lonkeng visited Antananarivo, Madagascar, from September 4 to 10, 2025.


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IMF reviews Djibouti’s economic outlook after concluding Article IV consultation

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Djibouti, endorsing the staff appraisal through a lapse-of-time procedure.


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Ovation Home Insurance Exchange warns of financial risks tied to misunderstood deductibles

The Ovation Home Insurance Exchange has issued a call for homeowners to gain a better understanding of how deductibles impact out-of-pocket costs.


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IMF reviews Guatemala's economy; calls for sustained reforms amid steady growth

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its Article IV Consultation with Guatemala, reviewing the country's economic situation and outlook.


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Founder of Binance on stablecoins: 'Binance processes roughly 70% of the world’s stablecoin trading volume'

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, said that the exchange plays a dominant role in stablecoin distribution worldwide, with broad implications for global access to dollar-backed assets.


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IMF reviews Angola's economic progress amid rising fiscal risks

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its Post-Financing Assessment (PFA) with Angola, according to an announcement from Washington, DC on September 5, 2025.


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Citi selects BlackRock for $80 billion wealth management partnership

Citi Wealth has announced that BlackRock will manage approximately $80 billion in assets for thousands of its clients through a new portfolio offering called Citi Portfolio Solutions powered by BlackRock.


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BNB Chain turns 5, celebrates anniversary with 'BNB Day'

BNB Chain has announced the celebration of its fifth anniversary with "BNB Day," a global campaign featuring community events, awards, and $480,000 in rewards.


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Crypto trader with $3.1M frozen by MEXC exchange: They tried to lure me 'with a potential partnership and trading perks'

White Whale, a cryptocurrency trader, claims that $3.1 million of his assets are frozen on the MEXC exchange.


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BlackRock completes acquisition of ElmTree Funds to expand private financing solutions

BlackRock, Inc. has finalized its acquisition of ElmTree Funds, a move aimed at strengthening BlackRock’s Private Financing Solutions (PFS) platform.


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IMF warns of slower growth for Cambodia amid regional tensions

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Kenichiro Kashiwase concluded its Article IV consultation mission to Cambodia, which took place from August 20 to September 2, 2025.


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Brazilian state partners with BlackRock to boost international investment

The Government of the State of Paraná, Brazil, and BlackRock have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on attracting international investment and supporting Paraná’s long-term economic growth.


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IMF completes annual economic review with Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Bosnia and Herzegovina, following discussions held on August 27, 2025.


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IMF board reviews challenges facing Hungarian economy during annual consultation

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Hungary.


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IMF reviews Mozambique’s economic recovery efforts during August visit

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Pablo Lopez Murphy visited Mozambique from August 21 to 29, holding discussions with government officials on the country’s economic and financial situation.


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U.S personal income rises 0.4% as consumer spending grows in July

Personal income in the United States rose by $112.3 billion, or 0.4 percent at a monthly rate, in July 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on August 29.


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U.S. economy grows at annual rate of 3.3% in Q2 2025

Real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States grew at an annual rate of 3.3 percent during the second quarter of 2025, according to the second estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).