The IMF may be best known for providing loans to crisis-hit countries. But what about its own finances? How does it fund its critical functions and cover its running costs? Let’s remember that the IMF ...

Pakistan has just cleared another International Monetary Fund (IMF) review, and on paper the news looks good. Growth is back, inflation has come down from painful highs, and the country has even ...

The IMF is not a neutral arbiter on any discussions relating to preferred creditor status. It is itself a direct beneficiary ...

JOHANNESBURG, March 9 (Reuters) - Following a coup, a contentious election and four different finance ministers - all within the past three years - Gabon is turning back to the International Monetary ...

The eurozone collectively has a substantial external surplus, and its economy is operating below potential. In the framework set out in the IMF’s external balance assessment, that pretty clearly calls ...

The move further legitimizes the Latin American country's interim government and paves the way for financial support.The ...

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday due to Middle East war-driven energy price spikes but said the world was already drifting toward a ...

Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, and Kenya hold the three largest outstanding loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Africa as 2026 begins The IMF's financial programmes remain a critical lifeline ...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday that rising energy prices caused by the ongoing conflict with Iran could lead to higher global inflation if prolonged, but it said no nation has ...

Sources: Data provided by the Sri Lankan authorities; and IMF staff estimates. 1/ Colombo CPI. 2/ Cash basis, excluding accrued but not paid interest. 3/ Comprising central government debt, publicly ...