IMF-World Bank

  • Aug 1, 2018
  • 2 min read

Greek debt assumptions are unrealistic in longer term

IMF critique of Greece's long-term debt prospects is sensible but misses the point -- the main thing is the short run

Greece
  • Jul 18, 2018
  • 7 min read

Zambian IMF deal could face further hurdles

The Fund has poured cold water on the government's hopes for a quick funding package

Zambia
  • Jul 18, 2018
  • 2 min read

Argentine inflation may prompt new IMF negotiations

Annualised inflation reached 29.5% in June and looks set to increase further this month

Argentina
  • Jul 17, 2018
  • 2 min read

Argentine growth outlook will hit deficit efforts

The IMF has slashed its growth forecast as unpopular austerity measures, for which it will be blamed, take effect

Argentina
  • Jun 12, 2018
  • 2 min read

Pakistan will likely defer decision on IMF

Another rupee devaluation reflects the deteriorating external balance, but an IMF bailout may still be some months away

Pakistan
  • Jun 8, 2018
  • 2 min read

Argentina-IMF stand-by deal points to austerity ahead

Argentina has reached a 50-billion-dollar stand-by agreement, with an initial disbursement expected by end-June

Argentina
  • Jun 6, 2018
  • 2 min read

Stand-by deal may be near but not popular in Argentina

A deal with the IMF and other lenders could be announced in coming days

Argentina
  • Jun 4, 2018
  • 2 min read

Austerity measures will fuel Argentina's difficulties

Spending cuts and disputes over utilities tariffs will undermine the government as it seeks an unpopular IMF deal

Argentina