Pakistan cannot risk exiting IMF programme with USD 100 billion external financing needs: Minister
Islamabad, Jan 30 (PTI) A minister said Pakistan cannot afford the risk of exiting the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme with USD 100 billion in external financing requirements in the short to medium term.
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IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook
The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year.
IMF's Georgieva on inflation: 'Remarkable how much progress the world has made'
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, speaks on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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IMF lifts US outlook, warns countries against protectionism, subsidies
In its latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF projected global growth of 3.3% in both 2025 and 2026, and said global headline inflation was set to drop to 4.2% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2026, allowing a further normalization of monetary policy and ending the ...
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El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Law amid IMF Pressure
El Salvador has bowed to pressure from the IMF to amend its Bitcoin law, reducing its exposure to the flagship cryptocurrency.
Lawmakers in El Salvador Rush New Bitcoin Reform After IMF Deal
SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) - El Salvador's Congress on Wednesday swiftly approved a bill sent just minutes earlier by President Nayib Bukele to amend its bitcoin law to comply with a deal with a key international lender to make acceptance of the cryptocurrency voluntary.
IMF's board approves second review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion program
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund on Friday approved the second review of Ethiopia's current financing program, the fund said, paving the way for a disbursement of about $250 million.
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El Salvador Congress Amends Bitcoin Laws to Meet IMF Agreement on Crypto Exposure
El Salvador has approved amendments to its Bitcoin laws, aligning with a deal struck with the IMF to scale back its crypto exposure.
U.S. economy continues to outperform the rest of the world, IMF says
The U.S. economy will continue to be the developed world’s best performer in 2025 giving President-elect Donald Trump a running start on his plan to spur faster growth, the International Monetary Fund said.
World inflation not fully defeated yet, IMF's Georgieva says
Global policymakers have made remarkable progress in tackling inflation without inducing a recession, but some work remains to be done, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in Davos.
El Salvador rushes Bitcoin reform ahead of $1.4 billion IMF loan deal, BTC recovers from China AI shock
Bitcoin island, El Salvador, reformed its policies for a $1.4 billion loan deal from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a Reuters report. The nation’s Congress approved a bill to amend its Bitcoin law and comply with the IMF’s requirement to make the acceptance of BTC voluntary.
Russia’s Sanctioned IMF Director Set to Move to Washington
Russia’s representative to the International Monetary Fund’s executive board has received permission by Washington to move to the US, a reprieve from sanctions imposed in response to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.