IMF-World Bank
Pandemic will complicate Argentina's IMF talks
The government has launched talks for a new IMF programme as COVID-19 cases hit a new daily record
ArgentinaRecovery plan will need to follow Argentine debt deal
The government and creditors reached a debt restructuring deal this week, with IMF talks set to follow
ArgentinaDebt delay could strengthen Argentine government hand
Tomorrow's debt restructuring deadline looks increasingly likely to pass without a deal, implying a hard default
ArgentinaSouth African IMF loan will raise reform stakes
A long-anticipated Fund loan has finally been approved
South AfricaZambia debt crisis faces imminent tipping point
A loan from the IMF is now seen as a necessity but stumbling blocks remain
ZambiaLebanon’s pleas for Gulf economic rescue will fail
As IMF negotiations falter, Beirut is looking to its long-standing financial patrons
LebanonCrisis in Lebanon’s IMF talks risks country’s collapse
With politicians and bankers unable to agree even on the size of the public debt, international aid looks less likely
LebanonDeep slump in Latin America will drag on into 2021
The IMF predicted a regional contraction of 9.4% in 2020 and only modest growth next year
Latin America