IMF-World Bank

  • Oct 16, 2019
  • 2 min read

Continuing Argentine recession raises write-down risk

The IMF yesterday predicted recession through 2020 as the economy minister admitted that new IMF funds are not imminent

Argentina
  • Oct 16, 2019
  • 2 min read

Serbia may have more reforms to show IMF in December

IMF mission finds much to praise in Serbia's economic policies but wage growth and slow SOE reform remain concerns

Serbia
  • Oct 14, 2019
  • 8 min read

Western Balkan growth is over-dependent on EU

Economic performance is a factor in shaping Western Balkan states’ viability and their populations’ desire to emigrate

Balkans
  • Oct 9, 2019
  • 2 min read

Growth will be too slow to lift Balkan joblessness

Kosovo is expected to grow fastest in Western Balkans, but employment will remain very low

Balkans
  • Sep 26, 2019
  • 2 min read

IMF caution will hit Argentine debt repayment plans

The IMF has delayed disbursement of funds the government planned to use to meet debt obligations through year-end

Argentina
  • Sep 13, 2019
  • 6 min read

Prolonged unrest to compound Honduras growth slowdown

While the IMF praises the government on reducing macroeconomic imbalances, protesters demand the president’s resignation

Honduras
  • Sep 13, 2019
  • 2 min read

IMF will stall new tranche as prices soar in Argentina

Soaring August inflation will compound the government's woes amid reports that the IMF will delay its last disbursement

Argentina
  • Sep 2, 2019
  • 7 min read

Currency controls will not curb crisis in Argentina

Despite currency controls to protect reserves, Argentina's debt crisis is becoming increasingly self-perpetuating

Argentina