IMF-World Bank

  • Dec 12, 2014
  • 7 min read

Capital controls face global resurgence

After remarkable liberalisation efforts, governments are selectively reimposing constraints on the flow of capital

International
  • Dec 10, 2014
  • 2 min read

Increased defence spending priority for Ukraine

Raising defence spending and improving military will be key aim for Kyiv

Ukraine
  • Dec 8, 2014
  • 2 min read

Greek politics lies behind EU bailout indecision

EU reluctance to see Syriza in government is Samaras's best argument for bailout exit

Greece
  • Dec 4, 2014
  • 1 min read

Greece: Return to growth is slow but consistent

The latest GDP data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show growth from the first quarter of 2014

Greece
  • Dec 4, 2014
  • 1 min read

Greece: Return to growth is slow but consistent

The latest GDP data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show growth from the first quarter of 2014

Greece
  • Nov 21, 2014
  • 2 min read

Cheaper oil may expose Azerbaijan's economic weakness

Economic diversification is needed not only to reduce vulnerability to shocks but also to offset depleting oil reserves

Azerbaijan
  • Nov 4, 2014
  • 7 min read

Prospects for South-eastern Europe in 2015

The IMF expects 'Emerging Europe' to grow by an average of nearly 3% in 2015, twice the rate of 'Advanced Europe'

Balkans
  • Oct 20, 2014
  • 7 min read

Greece's backstop loan facility aims to stop Syriza

Softer terms of transition phase after exiting bail-out could fend off strong challenge from opposition in March

Greece