IMF-World Bank

  • Feb 28, 2017
  • 2 min read

Iran’s economic growth will disappoint

An IMF report records a strong oil-driven expansion, but the electorate fails to see the benefits

Iran
  • Feb 21, 2017
  • 2 min read

EU-IMF-Greek technical talks may presage agreement

Resuming technical discussions on Greece’s bailout terms makes agreement between Athens and its lenders more likely

Greece
  • Feb 13, 2017
  • 7 min read

IMF inclined to shun third Greek bailout

As jockeying continues over implementation of Greece’s third bailout (2016-18), attention is shifting to the aftermath

Greece
  • Feb 8, 2017
  • 2 min read

IMF doubts over Greek debt will test EU compromisers

IMF signals willingness to pull plug on Greek bailout over debt but Europeans will try once again to find compromise

Greece
  • Feb 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

Syriza in opposition may obstruct Greek reform again

Greece’s economic crisis has been prolonged by political partisanship

Greece
  • Jan 25, 2017
  • 2 min read

Lebanese central bank stability will be vital

An IMF report identifies significant economic vulnerabilities

Lebanon
  • Jan 25, 2017
  • 2 min read

Angola's government will struggle to rein in spending

The IMF calls for Luanda to make greater efforts at fiscal consolidation with public debt projected to decrease in 2017

Angola
  • Jan 24, 2017
  • 2 min read

New Ghanaian government could raise financing fears

Central bank affirms view of incoming ministers that the IMF deal should be reviewed

Ghana