IMF-World Bank
Bank weakness could hinder Iran's economic recovery
Iran's economy is growing, but risks lie ahead in the banking sector
IranIraq's economic crisis will deepen
Parliament has sacked the finance minister at a critical juncture in negotiations with the IMF
IraqIMF scepticism on Argentina will not derail relations
The Fund is questioning budget forecasts for next year but will be lenient with the new government
ArgentinaYemeni central bank move could stop food imports
The Yemeni president is relocating the central bank and replacing an internationally respected governor
YemenPolitical infighting in Iraq may slow economic reform
Amid political controversy over corruption allegations, the IMF is looking for tangible evidence of reform
IraqPledges securing Bosnian IMF loan may not be kept
Bosnian politicians' track record does not inspire confidence in pledges to gain delayed IMF loan
Bosnia-HercegovinaFiscal 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 AmericaBudget gains may mask Serbia's slow structural reform
Fiscal consolidation remains on track, but structural reforms lag
Serbia