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Politics will exacerbate Lebanon’s economic crises
A caretaker government and no head of state have created a political vacuum
LebanonLebanon’s bank secrecy law will not get IMF approval
Parliament approved changes to the draft banking secrecy law yesterday
LebanonCrises could cause Palestinian Authority to collapse
The Palestinian Authority is simultaneously in financial, political and security crisis
PalestiniansSri Lanka may struggle to ensure meaningful debt talks
Colombo is looking for assurances on debt restructuring so that it can secure an IMF bailout
Sri LankaPakistan may struggle to retain IMF’s support
The new finance minister is known to favour intervention in currency markets
PakistanLebanon-IMF agreement will be delayed further
The long-delayed 2022 budget was passed by parliament but does not meet the conditions set by the IMF
LebanonOctober deadline for Lebanese reform is challenging
A government official stated yesterday that Lebanon hoped to address the reforms demanded by the IMF by end-October
LebanonIMF review will bring fresh funds for Argentina
The IMF has completed its second review of Argentina's USD44bn Extended Fund Facility
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