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IMF warns of seven factors which leave global economy at risk of perfect storm

The International Monetary Fund has warned that seven factors are undermining growth expectations, suggesting that the worst-case scenario would cut global economic growth to 2 percent in 2023, the lowest level in over five decades.

Radio France Internationale

Wickremesinghe urges parties to find ways to repay loans as unrest delayed IMF- Sri Lanka deal

Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday said that the unrest had delayed a possible deal with the International Monetary Fund to help pull the bankrupt nation out of its economic crisis and urged political parties must work together on finding permanent solutions to the issues faced by Sri Lanka.…

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Pakistan military chief seeks US help on release of IMF loan

Pakistani officials say the country's powerful army chief has contacted Washington, seeking U.S. help in securing an early release of a crucial $1.7 billion installment from the International Monetary Fund to Pakistan

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Sri Lanka's Wickremesinghe says IMF accord pushed back after unrest - AP

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday that an agreement with the International Monetary Fund has been pushed back to September due to the unrest over the past weeks, the Associated Press reported.

Reuters

Lebanon Speaker Says No Presidential Vote Without IMF Laws

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Saturday he would not call for a session to elect a new president until the legislature passes reforms that are preconditions for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout. An IMF deal is seen as the only way for Lebanon to recover from its…

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Lebanon parliament speaker says no presidential vote without IMF laws

Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri said on Saturday he would not call for a session to elect a new president until the legislature passes reforms that are preconditions for an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout.

Reuters

Sri Lanka leader says IMF agreement pushed back after unrest

Sri Lanka’s president says an agreement with the International Monetary Fund to help pull the bankrupt nation out of its economic crisis has been pushed back to September because of unrest over the past weeks

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Zambia debt relief pledge clears way for $1.4 billion programme, says IMF

Zambia's creditors pledged to negotiate a restructuring of the country's debts on Saturday, a move IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva welcomed as "clearing the way" for a $1.4 billion Fund programme.

Reuters

Healthy earnings, less aggressive Fed lift shares

Recap: European and US stocks advanced yesterday amid positive corporate earnings reports and the prospect of less aggressive rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve. Hong Kong and Chinese markets pulled back as tech stocks corrected and the Chinese government signalled limited new stimulus ahead.

Bangkok Post

The International Monetary Fund: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?

As the global south struggles to grapple with its debt pandemic, experts question the efficacy of the IMF’s conditional lending.

Foreign Policy

Sri Lanka resumes bailout discussions with IMF, finance ministry says

Sri Lanka has resumed technical discussions with the International Monetary Fund on a potential bailout after a new government took office, the finance ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

Pakistan army chief seeks assistance from US amid rising risk of debt default

NEW DELHI: In a bid to avert a default in debt payment, Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reached out to the United States seeking help in securing an early loan disbursal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a report by Nikkei Asia said on Friday.

The Times of India

IMF downgrades Asia Pacific forecast

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its growth forecast for the Asia Pacific region this year to 4.2% -- 0.7 percentage point lower than it expected in April, and well below the region’s 6.5% growth in 2021.

Bangkok Post

Explainer-Blood, treasure and chaos: the cost of Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine has left tens of thousands of dead, displaced millions and sown economic strife across the world.

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Fed's rate rises might have way to go yet

By the time this article is published, readers will know how much the US Fed funds rate has been raised for the fourth time this year. It does not really matter whether the rate is raised by 0.75% or 1% this time because the Fed will need to keep raising…

Reuters

U.S. Treasury official says IMF SDR lending pledges reach about $58 billion

Pledges from wealthier International Monetary Fund members to lend IMF Special Drawing Rights reserves to poorer countries through two IMF trust funds have reached about $58 billion, U.S. Treasury acting international affairs undersecretary Andy Baukol said on Wednesday.

Reuters

IMF says Sri Lanka needs to talk with China about debt restructuring

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Sri Lanka should kick off debt restructuring talks with its bilateral lender China, while the island state's government seeks a financing loan from the Washington-based fund.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Says Negotiations with IMF Ongoing

Egypt and the International Monetary Fund are working to "resolve differences" in ongoing negotiations, Finance Minister Mohamed Maiit told Al-Arabiya on Wednesday. The lender had said on Tuesday in an evaluation of a $5.2 billion stand-by arrangement agreed with Egypt in 2020 that the country needed to make "decisive progress"…

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IMF Raises Saudi Economic Growth Forecasts

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2023 growth forecasts for Saudi Arabia’s economy by 0.1% from April to 3.7%. It maintained its projections for the Kingdom’s economic growth during 2022 at 7.6% compared to 4.4% in January. This was revealed Tuesday in its World Economic Outlook report for…

Al Jazeera

Now it’s Bangladesh’s turn to ask the IMF for a loan

The finance minister told a local newspaper that while the country has asked for a loan, it is ‘in no way in trouble’.

Reuters

Ukraine aims for $15-20 billion IMF loan by year-end -central bank governor

Ukraine aims to strike a deal for a $15-$20 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund before year-end to help shore up its war-torn economy, the country's central bank governor Kyrylo Shevchenko told Reuters.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan court hands power to Imran Khan ally in key Punjab state

Supreme Court says Khan-backed candidate, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, was wrongfully denied victory in a vote last week.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 154

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 154th day, we take a look at the main developments.

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4 Business Services Stocks to Buy Amid Escalating Economic Headwinds

The International Monetary Fund recently cut its global growth projections for this year and the next amid the deteriorating macro backdrop with the relentless rise in inflation and the geopolitical war. However, despite the economic uncertainties, we think business services stocks Civeo (CVEO), ARC Document (ARC), TriNet Group (TNET), and…

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Pakistan court hands power to ousted premier Khan's ally in key province

Pakistan’s top court on Tuesday ruled to hand control of the country's most populous province, Punjab, to a candidate backed by ousted Prime Minister Imran Khan, triggering fresh political uncertainty in the South Asian nation amidst a crippling economic crisis.

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