IMF-World Bank

  • Aug 27, 2020
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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

Argentina
  • Aug 7, 2020
  • 7 min read

Recovery 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

Argentina
  • Aug 3, 2020
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Debt delay could strengthen Argentine government hand

Tomorrow's debt restructuring deadline looks increasingly likely to pass without a deal, implying a hard default

Argentina
  • Jul 28, 2020
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South African IMF loan will raise reform stakes

A long-anticipated Fund loan has finally been approved

South Africa
  • Jul 13, 2020
  • 7 min read

Zambia debt crisis faces imminent tipping point

A loan from the IMF is now seen as a necessity but stumbling blocks remain

Zambia
  • Jul 13, 2020
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Lebanon’s pleas for Gulf economic rescue will fail

As IMF negotiations falter, Beirut is looking to its long-standing financial patrons

Lebanon
  • Jul 2, 2020
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Crisis 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

Lebanon
  • Jun 25, 2020
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Deep 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