IMF-World Bank

  • Nov 13, 2017
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IMF sees progress in Argentina but warns of risks

The Fund's delegation welcomed improvements but warned on rising debt and high inflation

Argentina
  • Oct 25, 2017
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Serbia’s budget turnaround gives it room for manoeuvre

Austerity policy has brought an unexpected fiscal surplus that the government can disburse to please the people

Serbia
  • Oct 12, 2017
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Banking stability fails to mask rising broader risks

The Global Stability Report takes a sanguine short-term view, praising the health of banks, but warning of rising risks

International
  • Oct 12, 2017
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World Bank sees 2018 growth uptick in Latin America

The Bank's forecasts yesterday are somewhat brighter than those of the IMF earlier in the week

Latin America
  • Oct 11, 2017
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Solid IMF world outlook is susceptible to many risks

The IMF raised its growth outlook for Europe, Japan, China and Russia, and expects the 2017 upswing to continue

International
  • Oct 11, 2017
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Zambian politics could delay IMF funding package

A growing public debt burden complicates the government's aim of a new Fund programme this year

Zambia
  • Oct 11, 2017
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Latin America economic outlook offers muted optimism

The IMF's regional forecasts for near- and medium-term growth point to modest expectations

Latin America
  • Oct 6, 2017
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Riyadh is likely to ease back on austerity

Advice from the IMF to slow the pace of fiscal reform falls on willing ears

Saudi Arabia