IMF-World Bank

  • Oct 4, 2016
  • 2 min read

Bank weakness could hinder Iran's economic recovery

Iran's economy is growing, but risks lie ahead in the banking sector

Iran
  • Sep 23, 2016
  • 2 min read

Iraq's economic crisis will deepen

Parliament has sacked the finance minister at a critical juncture in negotiations with the IMF

Iraq
  • Sep 22, 2016
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IMF scepticism on Argentina will not derail relations

The Fund is questioning budget forecasts for next year but will be lenient with the new government

Argentina
  • Sep 21, 2016
  • 2 min read

Yemeni central bank move could stop food imports

The Yemeni president is relocating the central bank and replacing an internationally respected governor

Yemen
  • Sep 14, 2016
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Political infighting in Iraq may slow economic reform

Amid political controversy over corruption allegations, the IMF is looking for tangible evidence of reform

Iraq
  • Sep 9, 2016
  • 2 min read

Pledges securing Bosnian IMF loan may not be kept

Bosnian politicians' track record does not inspire confidence in pledges to gain delayed IMF loan

Bosnia-Hercegovina
  • Sep 9, 2016
  • 2 min read

Fiscal weakness will limit options in Latin America

Austerity measures are politically unpalatable in a context of slowdown; Brazil and Argentina are in the firing line

Latin America
  • Aug 10, 2016
  • 7 min read

Budget gains may mask Serbia's slow structural reform

Fiscal consolidation remains on track, but structural reforms lag

Serbia