IMF staff and the Egyptian authorities have reached staff level agreement on the policies that could support completion of the seventh review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the second ...

The elevated regional tensions are casting a shadow on Israel’s economy. Growth forecasts for 2026 have been revised down to 3.5 percent from 4.8 percent before the war in the Middle East, while ...

Cuts are deep, broad, and driven by donors—leaving policymakers with few easy options ...

Washington, DC: On June 17, 2026, the Executive Board on of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Cyprus. [1] The authorities have consented to the ...

IMF staff and the São Toméan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the third review of the economic policies underpinned by the 52-month program supported by the Extended Credit Facility ...

Swallow and comprising Matteo Ghilardi, Yaroslav Hul, and Marina Mendes Tavares held discussions in Auckland and Wellington during June 18-July 1 for the 2026 Article IV consultation with New Zealand.

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund completed the combined third and fourth reviews under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement for Togo allowing for an immediate ...

The Irish economy has remained resilient in the face of consecutive external shocks. Growth is projected to slow but remain healthy amid trade and geopolitical tensions and elevated global uncertainty ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Fabián Valencia conducted discussions with Paraguayan authorities in the context of the 2026 Article IV consultation and engaged with private sector, ...

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The Portuguese financial sector has been resilient to shocks over the past decade, reflecting substantial deleveraging after the 2012 European debt crisis. Banks dominate the financial landscape, with ...

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