IMF-World Bank

  • Oct 8
  • 2 min read

Lebanon’s economy could contract by one-quarter

The World Bank is looking to release up to USD100mn in emergency funding

Lebanon
  • Sep 30
  • 6 min read

Pakistan faces tough challenge to build on new bailout

Islamabad last week secured a new bailout programme with the IMF

Pakistan
  • Sep 26
  • 2 min read

Many players have role in shoring up Pakistan economy

The prime minister thanked several friendly countries when welcoming the IMF’s approval of a new bailout programme

Pakistan
  • Jul 17
  • 2 min read

Argentina policy doubts will mount despite successes

The IMF is now predicting a 3.5% contraction in GDP this year, while both spending and international reserves drop

Argentina
  • Jun 21
  • 7 min read

El Salvador ratings upgrade masks financial hurdles

El Salvador’s credit rating has been upgraded, but an IMF deal remains unlikely

El Salvador
  • Jun 18
  • 2 min read

Argentine government will seek new reform changes

The government hopes to reverse some of the Senate's changes to its 'base law' when it returns to the Lower House

Argentina
  • Jun 14
  • 2 min read

Budget will help Pakistan’s push for IMF deal

The budget for the upcoming fiscal year targets sizeably higher tax revenue

Pakistan
  • Jun 12
  • 2 min read

Myanmar conflict will have worsening economic fallout

A World Bank report highlights the perilous state of the economy

Myanmar