International Monetary Fund News and Economic Updates
IMF staff-level agreement advances Argentina EFF review, opens path to U.S.$900 million
Argentina moves closer to another disbursement under its IMF program as the third review of the Extended Fund Facility reaches staff-level agreement. The deal, if approved by the IMF Executive ...
Senegal revised budget review advances path to new IMF deal
Senegal's National Assembly is moving to revisit a revised budget after an initial rejection complicated efforts to secure a new programme with the International Monetary Fund. The budget review ...
IMF projects MENA and Pakistan output to contract in 2026 on war-related disruptions
Economic output across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan is set to shrink this year as the conflict centered on Iran hits energy production, shipping, tourism and trade. The International ...
Senegal eurobonds slide as budget standoff raises IMF program risk
Investor concern is building around Senegal's fiscal path after a political threat to block key budget measures unsettles sentiment toward the country's debt. The selloff is intensifying scrutiny ...
Africa growth outlook tops China as IMF points to stronger economic resilience
A more subdued growth story is taking shape across Africa as several economies post steady expansion despite external shocks and conflict-related disruption. The IMF says the continent is set to ...
IMF, World Bank meetings leave developing economies facing policy uncertainty
Developing countries leave last week's International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings with little fresh guidance as wars, debt pressures and concerns about artificial intelligence darken the ...
China backs closer IMF monitoring of fiscal and spillover risks
Amid volatility in global bond markets, China is calling for tighter international scrutiny of fiscal vulnerabilities in major advanced economies. The stance, outlined by central bank governor Pan ...
UAE secures 2029 World Bank, IMF annual meetings in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates is formalizing plans to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi. The agreement is signed at the close of the ...
IMFC flags debt, trade and AI risks as members back stronger IMF role
Global finance officials meeting in Bangkok say the world economy remains resilient but faces mounting pressure from wars, debt strains, trade disruptions and uneven gains from artificial ...
IMFC backs fiscal consolidation and IMF quota reforms amid global economic risks
Global finance officials say the world economy remains resilient after a succession of shocks, even as war, trade tensions and supply chain disruptions keep pressure on prices and growth ...
Pakistan to chair World Bank and IMF boards in 2027
Pakistan is set to return to a top governance role at the World Bank Group and the IMF in 2027, its first appointment to the joint chairmanship since 1953. The role gives the country a platform to ...
Kiribati economy maintains growth as IMF flags fiscal and market risks
Kiribati remains resilient in a difficult external environment, with public spending, construction activity and infrastructure upgrades supporting economic growth in 2026. Inflation is easing ...
IMF sees steady Western Hemisphere growth as U.S. demand and commodity prices support region
The Western Hemisphere is maintaining relatively steady growth in 2026 and 2027 as economies adapt to a volatile global backdrop. The IMF says support from U.S. demand, stronger terms of trade, ...
Bangladesh labour market strains as IMF flags high unemployment among educated youth
Bangladesh is facing a sharp mismatch between higher education outcomes and labour market demand, leaving a large share of skilled young people without suitable work. The IMF says nearly 29% of ...
IMF warns AI risks may outweigh benefits without safeguards
Artificial intelligence is dominating policy debate at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok as officials weigh its economic promise against growing financial and social risks. IMF ...
IMF calls for fiscal consolidation as debt, AI investment and energy shocks test global stability
With public debt high and inflation pressures resurfacing, the International Monetary Fund says governments have limited room to absorb new shocks from geopolitics, energy strains and rapid ...
IMF warns Middle East conflict poses biggest risk to regional growth outlook
Mounting geopolitical strain is weighing on economic prospects across the Middle East and Central Asia as policymakers confront the risk of renewed disruptions to energy and trade flows. The IMF ...
IMF forecasts underscore uneven European recovery for credit markets
Europe’s growth outlook is showing greater resilience in some major economies even as inflation and fiscal limits continue to weigh on the region. The latest IMF forecasts point to stronger ...
IMF raises sub-Saharan Africa growth view as inflation risks and debt pressures mount
Sub-Saharan Africa is showing stronger-than-expected growth in 2026, but the region is also facing a worsening inflation outlook that threatens recent economic gains. The International Monetary ...
IMF signals continued support for Sri Lanka after staff-level funding review deal
Sri Lanka is moving closer to another tranche of IMF financing as its economic recovery and debt restructuring progress. The lender says it is prepared to keep backing the country beyond the ...
IMF flags slower Asia growth as higher yields and energy shock raise risks
Asia's economic expansion is set to moderate over the next two years even after an improved near-term forecast, as higher energy prices and tighter financial conditions weigh on the region. The ...
