China’s central bank signals reserve ratio, interest rate cuts in 2026
China’s central bank has reiterated its commitment to a “moderately loose” policy stance in 2026, pledging stronger countercyclical…
Argentina targets US dollars hoarded under mattresses, eases tax evasion rules
Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday signed into law a so-called “tax innocence” bill, which aims to encourage…
Japan may lose GDP race to India amid weak yen, tourism woes and China row
Japan’s economy is likely to fall behind India’s in 2026 to fifth place in the world, according to…
Why the IMF thinks China has a zombie problem
During her recent visit to Beijing, International Monetary Fund head Kristalina Georgieva connected the dots between China and…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
China’s $1 trillion trade surplus: IMF urges shift to domestic growth; warns economy ‘too big’ to rely on exports
The head of the International Monetary Fund is urging China to confront its economic imbalances, cautioning that an…
IMF approves $1.2 billion for Pakistan from bailout, citing progress on economic and climate reforms
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving…
Why is Senegal squaring up to the International Monetary Fund? | Debt News
Senegal is at loggerheads with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a bailout it urgently needs to plug…
Senegal Joins Gabon, Mozambique in Africa Trio on Verge of Debt Distress
Senegalese bonds plunged to fresh record lows, placing the West African nation into debt-distress territory, according to a…
Egyptian Inflation Quickens After Hike in Fuel Prices
Egyptian inflation quickened for the first time since May on the back of a surprise jump in rents,…
IMF team meets BNP, discusses reforms in financial, social sectors
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) met leaders of the BNP today (9 November) and discussed…
China’s vow to shield manufacturing aims to ward off industrial decline
Beijing has pledged to prevent industrial hollowing-out by safeguarding the share of manufacturing in its economy, noting that…