IMF-World Bank
Argentine default appears increasingly inevitable
Standard & Poor's yesterday cut Argentina's sovereign rating to 'selective default' after it delayed some debt payments
ArgentinaEconomic downturn may be on the horizon in Ecuador
Ecuador’s economy faces a possible recession in 2019
EcuadorAfrican indebtedness is critical but still reversible
Fears are growing over a 1980s-style crisis, but the underlying conditions differ
AfricaIMF nomination poses risks for Europe’s hold on role
EU members nominated Kristalina Georgieva to become the next IMF managing director, but her candidacy is not guaranteed
EUReform of West African currency is some way off
Although there is domestic opposition to the colonial holdover currency, an overhaul appears remote
West AfricaWeak Latin American growth points to troubles ahead
The IMF has cut its growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020
Latin AmericaOman will impose drastic reforms to improve economy
The IMF is worried by Oman's struggling economy and growing debt
OmanPakistan sealing IMF deal will likely prompt protests
Islamabad’s latest bailout from the Fund has been finalised
Pakistan