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IMF concludes Article IV mission discussing economic recovery prospects for Vanuatu

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with Vanuatu.


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IMF board completes Article IV consultation on Mali's economic outlook

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its Article IV consultation with Mali, according to a statement released in Washington, DC on July 31, 2025.


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IMF completes first review of credit facility for São Tomé & Príncipe

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the first review of São Tomé and Príncipe’s 40-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and concluded its 2025 Article IV Consultation with the country.


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U.S. economy grows at annual rate of 3% in second quarter of 2025

Real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United States grew at an annual rate of 3.0 percent during the second quarter of 2025, according to the advance estimate released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).


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IMF raises global growth forecast but warns risks remain amid ongoing trade tensions

Global trade developments have continued to influence the economic outlook, according to Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, who delivered opening remarks at the July 2025 World Economic Outlook Update.


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Binance CEO: 'Binance welcomes U.S. bipartisan efforts toward clear, rule-based regulation'

Richard Teng, Chief Executive Officer of Binance, has expressed that new U.S. crypto legislation lays the groundwork for institutional trust, regulatory clarity, and global industry alignment.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with UK: Economic outlook assessed

On July 21, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV Consultation with the United Kingdom.


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IMF completes fifth review under extended credit facility with Zambia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the Article IV Consultation and fifth review of Zambia's 38-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) Arrangement.


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IMF completes Article IV consultation with Equatorial Guinea

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the 2025 Article IV Consultation with Equatorial Guinea.


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IMF audit office releases second progress assessment on institutional safeguards

Following the initial report from August 2024, the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Office of Internal Audit has published its second independent assessment regarding the Implementation Plan for recommendations from the 2022 Institutional...


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IMF concludes eighth review under Cameroon's credit facility agreements

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded the eighth reviews under Cameroon's Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangements.


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Toyota Canada partners with Trans Canada Trail for sustainability initiatives

Toyota Canada has announced an expanded partnership with Trans Canada Trail, reinforcing its role as the exclusive automotive partner.


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IMF reaches agreement on Argentina’s economic reform review

International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Argentine authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Argentina's economic reform program.


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Level 3 electric vehicle charging station opens at Toyota Canada's headquarters

Part of its approach to a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) society, Mitsui Canada has opened a Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Scarborough.


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BEA reports rise in U.S., foreign investments for 2024

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has reported a significant increase in the U.S. direct investment abroad position, which rose by $206.3 billion to reach $6.83 trillion at the end of 2024.


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Imf completes article iv consultation with Georgia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has completed the Article IV Consultation for Georgia, finalizing it on July 21, 2025.


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IMF completes Article IV consultation on Italy's economic resilience

On July 18, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV Consultation with Italy.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Malawi amid economic challenges

Washington, DC – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its Article IV consultation with Malawi.


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Gita Gopinath leaves IMF for Harvard economics faculty

Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will leave her position at the end of August to return to Harvard University.


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IMF concludes Article IV consultation with Netherlands highlighting economic challenges

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has concluded its Article IV consultation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, focusing on the Dutch economy's current state and future prospects.