IMF-World Bank

  • Mar 20, 2017
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Ukraine’s trade ban adds to IMF frustrations

A sudden ban on trade with rebel-held regions further delays an IMF loan disbursement

Ukraine
  • Mar 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

Ghana's budget proposals likely to prove unfeasible

Despite a gaping hole in state finances, the new administration aims to increase expenditures and reduce taxes

Ghana
  • Mar 6, 2017
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Latest divisions presage Bosnia's total paralysis

Important decisions will be missed if widening divisions bring down state and entity governments

Bosnia-Hercegovina
  • Feb 28, 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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