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Coronavirus erases hopes for stronger growth in 2020, says IMF chief
The global spread of the novel coronavirus has crushed hopes for stronger growth this year and will hold 2020 global output gains to their slowest ... 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 -
Coronavirus could damage global growth in 2020: IMF
The coronavirus epidemic could damage global economic growth this year, the IMF head said Sunday, but a sharp and rapid economic rebound could follow. ... Economy -
Lebanon to request IMF technical help: Government source
Lebanon will ask the International Monetary Fund for technical assistance to draw up a stabilization plan for its financial and economic crisis, ... Economy -
Lebanon weighs IMF help over $1.2 billion bond payment
Lebanon needs the help of the International Monetary Fund to draft a rescue plan and decide whether to repay its $1.2 billion Eurobond maturing next ... 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 -
International community unlikely to bailout Lebanon: experts
Lebanon faces further economic disaster and is unlikely to secure international help due to the new government’s links with Hezbollah and ... Features -
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 -
IMF calls for ‘urgent’ action by India amid slowdown
India’s government must take steps quickly to reverse the economic slowdown of an economy that has been one of the engines of global growth, the ... Economy -
Lebanon dollar-bonds rally on IMF, World Bank support hopes
Lebanon’s sovereign dollar-denominated bonds rallied on Thursday after caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri discussed the possibility of ... Economy -
IMF: Venezuela’s economic decline among most severe globally
The cumulative decline of the Venezuelan economy since 2013 will reach 65 percent, among the deepest five-year contractions around the world over the ... Economy -
IMF has not recommended Lebanon unpeg its currency: Senior official
A senior adviser to Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri on Thursday denied that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had urged Lebanon to unpeg ... Economy -
Rising corporate market power could hit workers, investment, says IMF
The growing market power of a small fraction of companies in wealthy countries could crimp investment and hurt workers, the International Monetary ... Economy -
IMF mission in Tunisia next week to discuss fifth review of loan
An International Monetary Fund mission will visit Tunisia on March 27 to discuss the fifth review of a loan program with the country, Minister of ... Economy -
IMF expects Bahrain economy to grow 1.8 pct in 2019
Bahrain’s economy is expected to grow around 1.8 percent in 2019, the same pace as last year, the International Monetary Fund said late on ... Economy -
Tunisian union calls new nationwide strike to press wage demands
Tunisia’s powerful UGTT union called on Saturday for another national strike for two days next month to press its demand for higher wages for ... North Africa -
Pakistan finance minister: Next IMF loan will be ‘the last’
Pakistan’s finance minister promised Saturday to end the country’s reliance on International Monetary Fund bailouts to shore up its shaky ... Economy -
Tunisia to sell $1 bln worth of Eurobonds next week
Tunisia will sell Eurobonds worth $1 billion early next week, a government source said on Saturday. The North African country had planned the bond ... Economy -
Populism and protectionism, prelude to economic and political warfare
Seismic populist and protectionist shifts the world is witnessing threaten to pave the way for an era of pre-world War I and World War II. Many ... Business -
IMF lauds Egypt, says it must now empower private sector
The International Monetary Fund has lauded Egypt's progress in stabilizing its economy, instilling market confidence, cutting debt and driving ... Economy -
Egypt expects budget deficit of 9.5-9.7 pct in 2017-18 fiscal year
Egypt is targeting a budget deficit of 9.5 to 9.7 percent of GDP for the 2017-18 fiscal year that ends in June compared with 10.9 percent in the ... Economy -
IMF approves $2 bn loan instalment for Egypt
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday approved the third instalment of a $12 billion, three-year loan for Egypt, bringing the total released to ... Economy -
Egypt’s economic reforms showing positive results, IMF says
Egypt’s economic reforms appear to be working, with growth and revenues picking up in some areas, a senior International Monetary Fund official ... Economy -
As austerity pummels Egypt’s importers, dollar resources grow
Egypt’s foreign currency reserves have at last surpassed levels seen before its 2011 uprising, but importers and analysts say growing dollar ... Economy -
Egypt expects second instalment of IMF loan in second half of June
Egypt expects to receive the second instalment of its loan from the International Monetary Fund in the second half of June, Finance Minister Amr ... Economy -
IMF official lauds Saudi steps to control wages
International Monetary Fund’s Masood Ahmed told Al Arabiya that region needs stimulus to create new opportunities in the private sector for more jobs Banking & Finance -
IMF chief foresees ‘prompt’ start of Egypt lending
Egypt may soon receive the first tranche of a crucial $12 billion aid package, the head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde said Economy -
IMF members to push spending, revive trade to boost growth
The IMF’s member countries pledged to revive flagging global trade, boost government spending and remove barriers to business to fight weak growth Economy -
World finance officials pledge more resources to aid growth
World finance leaders say they’ll use more resources to try to bolster economic growth Economy -
IMF to discuss Egypt loan at future board meeting, not this week
Cairo has to secure $5-6 billion in bilateral financing before the board grants final approval Economy