IMF-World Bank

  • Nov 22, 2023
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Argentina in 2024

The election of self-styled 'anarcho-capitalist' Javier Milei, who takes office on December 10, increases uncertainties

Argentina
  • Sep 28, 2023
  • 2 min read

Sri Lanka faces protracted struggle on IMF bailout

IMF staff have concluded a visit without reaching an agreement on the first review of the bailout programme

Sri Lanka
  • Sep 13, 2023
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Beirut’s prompt 2024 budget process aims to impress

The government has agreed next year’s draft budget, as an IMF mission and French envoy arrive

Lebanon
  • Sep 1, 2023
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IMF strictures will impact Pakistan elections

The caretaker administration faces a challenge to quell public anger over rising electricity tariffs

Pakistan
  • Aug 24, 2023
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Argentine looting may spread as outlook deteriorates

A social activist yesterday claimed to be the organiser of outbreaks of looting attributed by some to the opposition

Argentina
  • Aug 8, 2023
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Next Argentine president will face tough IMF demands

The government borrowed to meet July payments to the IMF after a deal allowing for new disbursements was delayed

Argentina
  • Jul 31, 2023
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Revised IMF deal offers Argentina only brief respite

The IMF and Buenos Aires have announced revised targets for this year to facilitate new disbursements

Argentina
  • Jul 26, 2023
  • 2 min read

Likely recession will complicate Argentina's outlook

The IMF is now predicting a 2.5% contraction in Argentina's GDP this year, in contrast with Brazil and Mexico's growth

Argentina