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IMF calls for central banks to keep money tap open amid COVID-19 recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) called on central banks around the world to continue a policy of accommodative monetary policy until the ... Economy -
Coronavirus: IMF tells Britain to increase public investment and welfare support
Britain can afford to ramp up its already massive spending push to counter the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy, the head of the ... Coronavirus -
Sudan takes step closer to IMF deal to fix decades of mismanagement
Sudan took a further step toward agreeing a staff-monitored program with the International Monetary Fund, a deal the North African country says is ... Economy -
Coronavirus: Egypt’s request for a loan will be considered on May 11, says IMF
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will meet on May 11 to consider Egypt’s request for a Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) ... Coronavirus -
Egypt to discuss new IMF one-year financial support program amid coronavirus: PM
Egypt plans to start discussions within days with the International Monetary Fund on a new, one-year financial support program, Prime Minister Mostafa ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Middle East unemployment to spike amid regional recession, says IMF
Debt levels, unemployment and budget deficits will spike as the Middle East endures a coronavirus-led recession, piling pain on economies already hit ... Coronavirus -
Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Tunisia, Iraq, Iran likely to get IMF coronavirus aid: Report
IMF funding aimed at helping countries hit by coronavirus will likely to go oil importing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region ... Economy -
Coronavirus: IMF, World Bank urge deferral of debt payments by poorest nations
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank on Wednesday called for governments to put a hold on debt payments from the world’s poorest nations so ... Economy -
No time for trial and error, global governance must take action to stop COVID-19
On December 31, 2019, as excitement and hope at the prospect of a new decade was felt all over the world, the first case of pneumonia with an unknown ... news -
World needs to work together to respond to coronavirus pandemic: IMF Chief
Global governments must work together to provide massive spending as in the 2008 financial crisis to help the economy withstand the damage from the ... Economy -
Coronavirus case: IMF advises HQ staff to work from home
The International Monetary Fund on Friday advised all staff at its Washington, D.C., headquarters to work from home until further notice after an ... Economy -
Lebanese crisis plan will meet IMF recommendations: Finance minister
Lebanon’s plan to tackle a financial and economic crisis will meet IMF recommendations and will be ready in weeks, the finance minister said on ... Economy -
Tunisia cuts 2020 growth forecast, seeks new IMF loan deal
Tunisia will seek a new loan deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), its prime minister said on Sunday, after slashing the country’s ... Economy -
To pay or not to pay: The debate over Lebanon's eurobond continues
With the deadline approaching for Lebanon to make a $1.2 billion payment on its eurobond debt amid growing economic and currency crises, the debate ... Middle East -
Lebanon needs early elections to regain legitimacy
Recent US sanctions on Hezbollah in Lebanon – and the prospect of more to come – are only piling on problems for Prime Minister Hassan ... Middle East -
Hezbollah opposes IMF management of Lebanon’s crisis: Report
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group is against allowing the IMF to manage the country’s financial crisis, though it does not oppose Lebanon seeking ... Economy -
Talks continue as IMF extends visit to crisis-hit Lebanon
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue meetings with Lebanese authorities on Monday, sources familiar with the process said, extending a ... Economy -
Defaulting on Eurobond debt will ruin Lebanon’s reputation: Expert
Lebanon defaulting on its $1.2 billion Eurobond maturities will not only give the country a bad reputation, it would also send a message that the ... Middle East -
Lebanon eurobond crisis: Default, haircut, restructuring, refinancing explained
As media reports swirl around Lebanon’s upcoming repayment of a $1.2 billion eurobond due March 9, many phrases have been used to discuss the ... Features -
IMF experts meet Lebanese PM Diab: TV
A team of IMF experts met Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Thursday at the start of a visit to provide Lebanon with advice on how to tackle an ... Economy -
Lebanon PM meets delegation from International Finance Corporation
A delegation from the World Bank’s private lending arm met Lebanon’s prime minister on Tuesday, as the debt-ridden country seeks ... Economy -
Lebanon PM will meet IMF delegation amid deeping economic struggles
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund is due to meet Lebanon’s prime minister Tuesday as the debt-ridden country seeks assistance to ... Economy -
IMF chief hopes for global policy response to mitigate coronavirus impact
The International Monetary Fund hopes governments and central banks will work on a response to the coronavirus outbreak once the economic impact ... Economy -
IMF says new Lebanese government asked advice on its economic plan
A day after receiving a vote of confidence from parliament, the government in Beirut on Wednesday asked the International Monetary Fund to provide ... Economy -
IMF top deputy David Lipton leaving fund amid leadership changes
The top American serving at the International Monetary Fund will leave his post at the end of the month amid a reshuffling of the top leadership, the ... Economy -
Jordan in pact with IMF for $1.3 bln 4-year aid package
Jordanian officials reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund on a $1.3 billion, four-year aid program to help authorities stabilize ... Economy -
Lebanon finance minister to meet IMF official
Lebanese Finance Minister Ghazi Wazni will meet with International Monetary Fund official Sami Geadah on Saturday, a statement from the Finance ... Middle East -
IMF cuts global growth estimates to decade low on slower Indian growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its global growth estimate for 2019 to 2.9 percent and its estimate for 2020 to 3.3 percent, a 0.1 percent ... Economy -
Financial sector should focus on reducing inequality, says IMF chief
The world’s financial sector should take rapid steps to address record or near-record inequality levels within countries that new research shows ... Economy -
US Treasury removes designation of China as currency manipulator
The US Treasury Department on Monday said China should no longer be designated a currency manipulator in a long-delayed semi-annual currency report, ... Economy