IMF-World Bank

  • Jul 26, 2016
  • 7 min read

World Bank may shift global financing model for LICs

More funding for the World Bank's IDA would help LICs finance their infrastructure projects

International
  • Jul 11, 2016
  • 7 min read

International aid will bolster Iraqi federal state

The international community is working to shore up the Iraqi state as a key partner against Islamic State group

Iraq
  • Jul 11, 2016
  • 2 min read

IMF warns of Brexit risks increasing for euro-area

Downside risks to euro-area recovery have grown lately with the increase in uncertainty following the Brexit vote

EU
  • Jun 23, 2016
  • 2 min read

ECB is unlikely to buy Greek bonds this year

The ECB decided once again to accept Greek bonds as collateral

Greece
  • Jun 14, 2016
  • 2 min read

A new loan should support Kenya's infrastructure plans

The World Bank's new loan will provide Kenya with favourable short-term funding

Kenya
  • May 27, 2016
  • 7 min read

ECB liquidity may bring Greece a modest relief

Pending successful completion of programme commitments, there might be further consideration of debt relief in 2019

Greece
  • May 25, 2016
  • 7 min read

Ecuador's banks face severe test in 2016-17

The deep recession, rising unemployment and lack of liquidity will pose challenges for a hitherto strong sector

Ecuador
  • May 24, 2016
  • 2 min read

Portugal's growth will accelerate mildly in 2016

Growth slowed in the first quarter, as the drag from net exports more than offset accelerating private consumption

Portugal