A big factor in the upgrade to global growth was China’s decision late last year to lift anti-virus controls that had kept millions of people at home…reports Asian Lite News The outlook
Shehbaz ready to sacrifice political capital at IMF altar…reports Asian Lite News Amid deteriorating economic conditions, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has indicated that the government was finally ready to swallow the
IMF’s Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath says a strong labour market in several countries, including the US, and consumption holding up in several parts of the world indicated resilience in world economy…reports
Stoltenberg was set to leave NATO in September, but his term was extended into late 2023 amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine…reports Asian Lite News NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg may become
The programme is aimed at mobilising state budget revenues, strengthening the financial sector, and improving management transparency…reports Asian Lite News The IMF has approved a new programme for Ukraine to support its
The IMF agreement binds Islamabad to charge a levy of (Pakistani) Rs 50 on petroleum prices…writes MAHUA VENKATESH As Pakistan drastically slashed fuel prices, what will the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) stand
Some Egyptian economists considered the approved IMF loan “a certificate of confidence” in the Egyptian economy…reports Asian Lite News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that its executive board had approved
Making a special statement televised on Wednesday night, President Wickremesinghe said that it was not possible to strengthen the economy without increasing the revenue of the country…writes Susitha Fernando Stressing the urgent
Nadia Calvino, Spain’s first vice president and minister for economy and digitalization, who is the chair of the IMFC, also highlighted the risk of fragmentation…reports Asian Lite News There is a risk
According to the IMF, the global inflation rate is projected to be 8.8 per cent this year and come down to 6.5 per cent next year…reports Asian Lite News The International Monetary