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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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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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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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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).


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IMF concludes annual economic assessment of Norway; notes resilience but highlights inflation risks

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


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IMF reaffirms Chile's access to Flexible Credit Line after mid-term review

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its mid-term review of Chile’s qualification under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement, reaffirming the country’s continued eligibility to access FCL resources.


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IMF reviews Senegal’s finances after court finds major data misreporting

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Edward Gemayel, visited Senegal between August 19 and 26, 2025.


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IMF says Tonga's economic recovery is strong but urges focus on future resilience

Following a visit to Tonga, International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff have issued their preliminary findings on the country's economic situation.


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IMF board completes annual review as Panama faces slower growth after mine closure

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Panama, following discussions on the country's recent economic developments and policy direction.


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U.S.-owned multinational firms saw small declines in jobs and output during 2023

Worldwide employment by U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) saw a slight decrease in 2023, according to preliminary statistics released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).


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Binance founder hints at influence over regulated system enabling foreign visitors within Thailand

OneSafe has announced the launch of TouristDigiPay, a regulated system allowing foreign visitors in Thailand to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for electronic transactions with local merchants.


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Alphabet’s Thomas Kurian to speak at Goldman Sachs technology conference

Alphabet Inc. announced that Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, will take part in the Goldman Sachs 2025 Communacopia + Technology Conference.