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🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

IMF issues national debt warning to US

The IMF warns that the US national debt is set to reach 140% of GDP within five years if fiscal deficits are not reduced.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The IMF allows Egypt to withdraw $2.3 billion

The IMF has approved Egypt's withdrawal of $2.3 billion as part of its economic reform programs amid ongoing financial challenges.

Feb 26 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

IMF asks the US to change its economic policy direction

The IMF criticized Trump’s economic policies, particularly tariffs, and urged a shift to prevent negative economic consequences.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

International Monetary Fund: Tariffs should be used carefully

The IMF emphasizes the importance of careful tariff use by the USA, highlighting its economic performance while cautioning against trade disruptions.

Feb 26 • 05:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

IMF: Calls for Relaxation of Trade Restrictions from the US

The International Monetary Fund has urged the United States to collaborate with its trading partners to mutually ease trade restrictions as part of the assessment of the American economy.

Feb 25 • 22:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HEIDO VITSUR ⟩ Demographic Bottleneck – Why Estonia is in a Hurry

The article discusses the implications of demographic changes on Estonia's future and the need for policymakers to carefully consider birth rate data.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

IMF: Syria achieved a surplus in the 2025 budget.. and agreement on a support program

The IMF notes that Syria finished 2025 with a slight budget surplus and has agreed on a program with local authorities to assist in implementing significant financial reforms.

Feb 25 • 14:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: IMF Navigates Economic Policy Strains With Government

The IMF warns the Mozambican government of unsustainable economic policies, while the government remains cautiously optimistic about its prospects despite the IMF's call for austerity and anti-corruption measures.

Feb 25 • 09:21 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

IMF urges China to prioritise consumption-led rebalancing, curb industrial policy

The IMF calls on China to shift towards consumption-led economic growth and implement stronger fiscal measures to support domestic demand amidst a record trade surplus.

Feb 25 • 08:47 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The IMF visits Libreville to assess Gabon's economic situation

The IMF is conducting a ten-day assessment of Gabon's economy amidst growing concerns over public debt and potential financial instability.

Feb 25 • 06:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An Argentine mission arrived in Washington to negotiate with the IMF for a disbursement of US$1 billion

An Argentine delegation is negotiating with the IMF in Washington for a US$1 billion disbursement as part of a debt program review.

Feb 24 • 20:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The economy closed 2025 with an average growth of 4.4%

Argentina's economy achieved a 4.4% growth in 2025, primarily driven by the agricultural sector, despite falling short of IMF projections.

Feb 24 • 19:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An Economic Mission Arrives in the United States, and There is Discontent in the IMF Over Indec, Reserves, and an Ongoing Lawsuit

Argentina's Economic Ministry has sent a mission to Washington to negotiate with the IMF amid tensions over various economic issues.

Feb 24 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Historic balance of international reserves reflects structural change in economic policy

Ecuador's international reserves have reached a record high due to structural changes in its economic policy over the past seven years.

Feb 24 • 11:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

World Bank pledges $6 billion to Mozambique over five years

The World Bank has committed to providing Mozambique with $6 billion over the next five years to support public investment amidst financial challenges.

Feb 24 • 09:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Monetary Fund Threatens China Over Industrial Subsidies. Recommended to Support the Real Estate Market

The International Monetary Fund has warned China regarding its restrictions on industrial subsidies and advised the country to bolster its real estate market.

Feb 23 • 10:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ev Adoption Gains Pace After Gas Car Import Ban

Ethiopia's ban on gasoline and diesel car imports is accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

Feb 23 • 04:49 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: After an alert from the IMF, Félix Tshisekedi launches an audit of civil servant salaries

President Félix Tshisekedi of the DRC has initiated an audit of civil servant salaries following an IMF warning about the unsustainable wage bill exceeding half of the state's budget.

Feb 22 • 02:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Poverty increased by 7% in Pakistan, decreased in South Asia, but why is Munir's country becoming poorer?

Poverty in Pakistan has risen sharply to 28.8%, contrasting with declining poverty rates in other South Asian nations.

Feb 21 • 03:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is the impact of AI on jobs? IMF chief said - positive, but...

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva discussed the effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market, stating that while the impact has been largely positive overall, it poses risks to middle-class jobs and entry-level positions.

Feb 20 • 07:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: Lectures From the IMF, but No New Loan

The IMF has reported that Mozambique's government is experiencing worsening financing conditions and will not receive new loans amid rising debt issues.

Feb 20 • 04:40 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

IMF to review new loan agreement for Ukraine in coming days

The IMF is set to consider a new loan program for Ukraine aimed at bolstering its economy amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 20 • 00:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

IMF: It is encouraging that Argentina purchased foreign currency worth 2 billion dollars this year

The IMF has stated that Argentina's purchase of over 2 billion dollars in foreign currency this year signals positive steps towards ensuring access to private credit markets.

Feb 19 • 17:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The IMF highlighted the labor reform and requested to 'mitigate the transitional costs' of the economic changes

The IMF praised Argentina's labor reform and trade openness while emphasizing the need to manage the transitional costs of the economic changes.

Feb 19 • 16:12 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

IMF approves $91 million in funding for Niger following programme review

The IMF has approved $91 million in funding for Niger, supporting climate resilience and sustainable development amidst recent political changes.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

International Monetary Fund warns China?

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stern warning to China regarding its economic policies, stating that they are harming both its own economy and the global economy as a whole.

Feb 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

IMF Warns China of Export-Driven Economy: 'Must Shift to Consumption-Driven Growth'

The IMF has warned that China's export and investment-dependent economic model exacerbates external imbalances and negatively impacts trading partners, urging a transition to a consumption-driven growth model.

Feb 19 • 08:04 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The World in 2030 and Mexico's Place

The article discusses the potential economic landscape of the world by 2030, focusing on the implications for Mexico as projected by the IMF.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'China is Harming the World', IMF's Warning... Make These Corrections

The IMF has issued a significant warning to China regarding its economic policies, stating that they are detrimental not only to China itself but also to other countries worldwide.

Feb 19 • 05:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Despite the drop in revenue, the government had a surplus in January due to the sale of hydroelectric plants

The Argentine government reported a fiscal surplus in January, driven by the sale of hydroelectric plants, despite a significant drop in tax revenue.

Feb 18 • 19:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bukele in trouble: the fall of bitcoin puts pressure on El Salvador's debt and complicates relations with the IMF

The dramatic drop in bitcoin's value raises concerns about El Salvador's risky investment strategy and its relationship with the IMF.

Feb 18 • 16:11 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: IMF Dashes Chapo's Hopes and Sets the Course for Hard Times

The IMF Executive Board has declined President Daniel Chapo's request for a new loan or program, which he hoped would stimulate investment and aid in Mozambique.

Feb 18 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cheap Dollar: The Central Bank Has Already Bought 20% of the Currencies It Promised to Acquire Throughout the Year

The Central Bank of Argentina has purchased $2.048 billion, achieving 20% of its annual currency acquisition goal as part of a new economic strategy in response to IMF requirements.

Feb 17 • 17:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Attorney General will request the reopening of the criminal case against Caputo, Sturzenegger, and Macri for the 2018 agreement with the IMF

The Argentine Attorney General has requested the reopening of a criminal case against former President Mauricio Macri and other officials regarding a 2018 agreement with the IMF.

Feb 17 • 15:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: the IMF denounces an explosion of the payroll in the administration that weakens finances

The IMF has raised concerns about a significant increase in public sector salaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that it poses a major fiscal risk and urges prompt structural reforms.

Feb 17 • 07:32 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

IMF lifts prior conditions for Ukraine loan program, Ukraine's Prime Minister says

The IMF has removed previous conditions for a new $8.1 billion loan program to Ukraine, as announced by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.

Feb 14 • 16:28 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

IMF eases conditions for new US$8.1bn Ukraine lending programme

The IMF has relaxed the conditions for a new $8.1 billion lending program for Ukraine, eliminating certain tax-related requirements.

Feb 14 • 10:16 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

EU to provide Ukraine with €90 billion after IMF programme approval

The European Union is set to provide Ukraine with a €90 billion aid package contingent on the approval of a new International Monetary Fund program.

Feb 14 • 08:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The IMF mission in Buenos Aires has concluded, and the government awaits approval for the disbursement of US$1000 million

The IMF mission in Buenos Aires has completed its visit, with the Argentine government hoping for approval to receive US$1000 million following positive reviews of the ongoing economic program.

Feb 12 • 21:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Economic Report: Europeans Need Growth, Not Competitiveness

The article argues that European economies require growth rather than a focus on competitiveness, as illustrated by low potential growth rates in the Eurozone.

Feb 12 • 16:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Financial Times: The Banking Law Project Risks Reform in Lebanon

Political divisions in Lebanon over a controversial banking law threaten the country's efforts to implement reforms necessary for an agreement with the IMF amid a severe financial crisis.

Feb 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Amid protests over labor reform, the IMF extended its visit and met with the Ministry of Economy

The IMF extended its visit to Argentina amidst ongoing labor reform protests, holding meetings with local economic officials to audit the nation's financial accounts.

Feb 12 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Dollar today and blue dollar, LIVE: how much the official rate is and what is the parallel price this Wednesday, February 11, minute by minute

The official dollar opens at $1425 for sale, with the blue dollar also starting at the same rate in informal markets amid ongoing discussions with the IMF.

Feb 11 • 11:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pablo Moyano rejected the labor reform and pointed to the Peronist governors: "They are giving the votes to approve it as the IMF demands"

Pablo Moyano has publicly rejected Argentina's proposed labor reform, holding Peronist governors accountable for supporting the initiative ahead of a critical Senate vote.

Feb 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Apocalypse on the Job Market Due to Artificial Intelligence Is Not Yet Imminent, But Some Will Benefit More Than Others

The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence, particularly since the arrival of ChatGPT, on the job market, highlighting that while there are no signs of impending disaster, certain sectors may benefit more than others.

Feb 10 • 14:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: IMF ranks Nigeria among top 10 global GDP contributors

Nigeria is projected to be among the top 10 contributors to global GDP growth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2026, contributing about 1.5%.

Feb 9 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"The breakdown of multilateralism may lead to more trade": Sturzenegger defended openness and the agreement with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia

Argentinian Minister Sturzenegger defended a new trade agreement with the U.S. during an IMF event in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that geopolitical tensions could open new trade opportunities.

Feb 9 • 01:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The IMF requested explanations regarding INDEC's inflation index, and Marco Lavagna's successor proposes updating it

The IMF is demanding clarity from the Argentinian government about its recent decision to suspend the updated Consumer Price Index, following the resignation of Marco Lavagna and the appointment of his successor.

Feb 9 • 00:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Sturzenegger met with Georgieva in Saudi Arabia: 'The deregulation advances of Milei are an example for other countries'

Federico Sturzenegger and IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva met in Saudi Arabia to discuss the economic reforms led by the Milei administration, highlighting their potential as a model for other nations.

Feb 8 • 21:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Pablo de Ramón-Laca (Cesce): "There is a break in the previous economic order and that increases risks, but it should not paralyze companies"

Pablo de Ramón-Laca, a member of the IMF Executive Board and head of Cesce, discusses the challenges and opportunities businesses face amid shifting global economic dynamics.

Feb 8 • 00:58 UTC

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