IMF-World Bank
Chinese support may not stave off Argentina crisis
Economy Minister Sergio Massa is in China seeking relief from worsening economic pressures
ArgentinaIMF hopes Ukraine may show positive growth in 2023
IMF mission finds the Ukrainian economy has shown remarkable resilience, although war-related uncertainty persists
UkraineQatar’s IMF pledge will enhance its global brand
The IMF welcomed Qatar’s pledge of USD1.3bn towards its poverty and climate change programmes
QatarArgentine devaluation appears increasingly inevitable
The parallel exchange rate hit a new record against the dollar yesterday amid government claims of right-wing conspiracy
ArgentinaSri Lanka government will shrug off unpopularity
The local elections have been postponed again, but the country has now secured its long-sought IMF bailout
Sri LankaLow growth will drive 2023 pressures in Latin America
The IMF has cut its 2023 growth forecast for the region to 1.6%, from an already modest 1.8%
Latin AmericaIMF urgings will clash with Argentine political needs
The IMF Executive Board has authorised disbursement of a new tranche of the USD44bn extended fund facility
ArgentinaPakistan will struggle to mitigate default risk
Islamabad is still waiting on the latest tranche of its IMF bailout programme
Pakistan