IMF-World Bank

  • Feb 21, 2018
  • 2 min read

Ukraine stalls as Western backers lose patience

As the IMF issues something like an ultimatum, the EU shuts down a programme in frustration at Ukrainian inaction

Ukraine
  • Jan 31, 2018
  • 7 min read

Cash buffer would back up Greece's bailout exit

If Greece’s exit from official lending does not go according to plan it could be buttressed by a ‘cash cushion’

Greece
  • Jan 22, 2018
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IMF revises upwards global growth forecast

Domestic politics will likely douse optimistic assumptions about a tax-cut-driven rise in US investment

IMF-World Bank
  • Jan 15, 2018
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Rating questions may raise political row in Chile

The World Bank has promised to examine claims that Chile's rankings were downgraded for political reasons

Chile
  • Jan 10, 2018
  • 6 min read

Pakistan’s currency devaluation may not spur exports

Islamabad is seeking to redress a deteriorating external balance and dwindling foreign exchange reserves

Pakistan
  • Jan 10, 2018
  • 2 min read

Major Latin American economies will see growth uptick

The three largest economies will rebound somewhat this year, according to the World Bank

Latin America
  • Dec 18, 2017
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Iran’s parliament may weaken new budget reform plans

As the draft 2017/18 budget goes to the legislature, the IMF notes structural economic weaknesses

Iran
  • Nov 15, 2017
  • 7 min read

Optimism about Serbia’s economy may be premature

The idea that the economy has turned a corner must be treated with caution because growth remains disappointing

Serbia