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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.
IMF reviews economic challenges facing Vanuatu after earthquake and airline collapse
By Globe Banner | Sep 25, 2025
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Vanuatu, endorsing the staff appraisal through a lapse-of-time procedure.
IMF-Japan conference addresses fiscal resilience challenges facing Asian economies
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
The fourteenth IMF-Japan High-Level Tax Conference for Asian Countries opened today, focusing on how Asian governments can strengthen their economies by improving public spending and increasing domestic revenue.
IMF staff reviews economic progress during mission visit to Tanzania
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Nicolas Blancher, concluded a visit to Tanzania on September 24, 2025.
IMF team set for initial talks with Kenya on possible support program
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will travel to Nairobi from September 25 to October 9, 2025, to start discussions with Kenyan officials regarding a potential IMF-supported program.
Keynote at Bank of Botswana's anniversary calls for urgent diversification beyond diamonds
By Globe Banner | Sep 24, 2025
At the Bank of Botswana’s 50th anniversary symposium, a keynote address highlighted both the country’s economic achievements and its current challenges.
U.S current-account deficit narrows sharply in second quarter 2025
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
The U.S. current-account deficit narrowed significantly in the second quarter of 2025, decreasing by $188.5 billion to $251.3 billion, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission with South Korea
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Rahul Anand, Mission Chief for the Republic of Korea, concluded its visit to South Korea on September 24, 2025.
IMF approves flexible credit line for Costa Rica after years of reform
By Globe Banner | Sep 23, 2025
Costa Rica has secured a two-year Flexible Credit Line (FCL) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following years of economic reforms that have strengthened its growth, reduced debt, and lowered poverty.