IMF-World Bank

  • Oct 26, 2018
  • 2 min read

Ukraine raises new debt pending IMF funding

The government sees a need to issue long-term bonds while a new IMF lending arrangement is put in place

Ukraine
  • Oct 22, 2018
  • 2 min read

IMF deal offers Ukraine respite but requires action

The government forces through an unpopular gas price hike, saying the alternative is debt default

Ukraine
  • Oct 12, 2018
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Pakistan will face heavy US pressure in IMF talks

The Fund has confirmed that Islamabad will be seeking another bailout

Pakistan
  • Oct 9, 2018
  • 2 min read

Ominous outlook will roil 2019 Argentine elections

The IMF's latest macroeconomic forecasts look dismal for the government coming into an election year

Argentina
  • Oct 1, 2018
  • 7 min read

Poor domestic revenues risk undoing Ghana rebound

Underwhelming tax receipts are in danger of undoing recent fiscal gains

Ghana
  • Sep 27, 2018
  • 2 min read

Argentina IMF deal will be a hard sell at home

The expanded stand-by agreement will defer any possible default but will prompt domestic resistance and exchange fears

Argentina
  • Sep 5, 2018
  • 7 min read

New moves will not ease confidence crisis in Argentina

A cabinet reshuffle, doubtful fiscal promises and more IMF talks are unlikely to soothe investor and consumer fears

Argentina
  • Sep 4, 2018
  • 7 min read

Ukraine issues costly bond as it hopes for IMF funds

Protracted delays in IMF disbursements force the government to tap other funding sources

Ukraine