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Economic shockwaves from Middle East war to overshadow IMF and World Bank talks
Top finance officials from around the world are meeting in Washington this week due to the impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle...
Between the IMF’s Hammer and the EU’s Green Wall: The Neocolonial Scandal Behind Africa’s Poverty
Since the debt crisis hit developing countries in the 1980s, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have introduced structural adjustment programs in...
Japan’s Export Surge Sparks Hope But IMF Warns Storm Clouds Still Loom
Japan’s exports surged in January and business confidence improved in February, offering cautious relief for policymakers seeking to stabilise a fragile recovery. The data...
IMF Sees Global Economy Holding Firm Despite Trade and Geopolitical Shocks
The International Monetary Fund’s upcoming growth forecasts are expected to show that the global economy remains resilient despite trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, IMF...
Abebe Selassie to Retire as Director of the African Department at the IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced the retirement of its director of the African department, Abebe Aemro Selassie, on May 1, 2026. Since...
Pakistan presses ahead with IMF-backed PIA privatisation, draws three bids
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country’s national carrier, has struggled for decades with debt, operational inefficiencies, and international bans that curtailed its most profitable...
IMF Approves Pakistan Review, Unlocks $1.2 Billion to Support Economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Pakistan’s latest loan review, releasing about $1.2 billion and keeping the country’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility...
The Global Debt Crisis and the Case for Structural Reform – Interview
In a world where 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on debt interest than on health and education combined, the global...
IMF Chief Warns Global Economy at Risk Unless US-China Tensions Ease
Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), expressed hope that the U. S. and China would reduce trade tensions to prevent...
Egypt Hikes Fuel Prices, Freezes Them for a Year to Ease Budget Strain
Egypt has struggled for years with ballooning subsidies, a foreign currency crunch, and rising debt, pushing authorities to gradually reduce state spending on energy....