IMF-World Bank
Egypt wants to balance IMF reforms and social impact
The government and the IMF will start meetings on the fourth review of the country's loan programme
EgyptEgypt will try to reassure markets on IMF commitments
The president has suggested that the IMF programme will have to take into consideration the impact of regional dynamics
EgyptGrowth will remain sluggish in Latin America
The IMF's latest forecasts point to regional growth of 2.1% this year and 2.5% in 2025
Latin AmericaNew Argentina-IMF deal would leave near-term doubts
Argentina may be close to agreeing a one-year extension of its soon-to-expire IMF Extended Fund Facility
ArgentinaBahrain will have to cut budgetary spending
The IMF has raised concerns about the deteriorating fiscal position and increasing government debt
BahrainKuwait’s economic reform programme will face delays
The latest IMF statement highlights that Kuwait’s economy is still contracting
KuwaitLebanon’s economy could contract by one-quarter
The World Bank is looking to release up to USD100mn in emergency funding
Lebanon