IMF-World Bank
Egypt will try to reassure markets on IMF commitments
The president has suggested that the IMF programme will have to take into consideration the impact of regional dynamics
EgyptGrowth will remain sluggish in Latin America
The IMF's latest forecasts point to regional growth of 2.1% this year and 2.5% in 2025
Latin AmericaNew Argentina-IMF deal would leave near-term doubts
Argentina may be close to agreeing a one-year extension of its soon-to-expire IMF Extended Fund Facility
ArgentinaBahrain will have to cut budgetary spending
The IMF has raised concerns about the deteriorating fiscal position and increasing government debt
BahrainKuwait’s economic reform programme will face delays
The latest IMF statement highlights that Kuwait’s economy is still contracting
KuwaitLebanon’s economy could contract by one-quarter
The World Bank is looking to release up to USD100mn in emergency funding
LebanonPakistan faces tough challenge to build on new bailout
Islamabad last week secured a new bailout programme with the IMF
Pakistan