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Israel-Iran conflict’s impact on oil prices ‘fairly contained’ so far: IMF deputy
Still, she said the world economy has been “somewhat resilient” in the first half of the year, reflecting a degree…
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India asks IMF to reconsider Pakistan programme over ‘terror funding’
REMOVED FROM WATCHLIST Pakistan, which has long battled militancy within its borders, has faced scrutiny over its ability to combat…
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Asia
Bangladesh, World Bank sign US$850 million deal to boost jobs, trade
DHAKA: Bangladesh and the World Bank on Wednesday (Apr 23) signed two financing agreements worth US$850 million to strengthen the…
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Trump’s ‘America First’ policies prompt IMF to edit Mexico outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is now predicting that the Mexican economy will contract in 2025, slashing its previous forecast…
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Asia
IMF says discussions to continue with Sri Lanka on fourth review
COLOMBO: The International Monetary Fund said on Friday (Apr 11) that discussions with Sri Lanka will continue towards reaching an agreement…
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Asia
IMF chief says Sri Lanka stabilised, pledges more help
COLOMBO: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva pledged to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, praising the cash-strapped nation’s “remarkable turnaround” during online talks…
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Trump’s economic plans could cause inflation: IMF chief economist
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump’s economic plans risk reigniting US inflation, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told AFP, a few…
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Asia
IMF warns Asia retaliatory tariffs could undermine growth
CEBU, Philippines: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday (Nov 19) that “tit-for-tat” tariffs could undermine Asia’s economic prospects,…
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Mexico
IMF reduces Mexico’s growth forecast for 2024 and 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday lowered its 2024 economic growth forecast for Mexico to 1.5% while projecting even…
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Asia
IMF asks Sri Lanka to protect hard-won gains
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s painful austerity measures were “bearing fruit” and must be sustained, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday (Oct…
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