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IMF Executive Board Concludes the Review of Charges and the …
12 hours ago · Washington, DC – October 21, 2024: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on October 11, 2024 concluded the Review of Charges and the Surcharge Policy, which for the first time jointly covered charges, surcharges, and commitment fees. The review is part of a continuous effort to ensure the IMF’s lending policies remain ...
The IMF Approves Policy Reforms and Funding Package to …
5 hours ago · The IMF significantly scaled-up support to its low-income members in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent major shocks. The annual lending commitments have risen to an average of SDR 5.5 billion since 2020, compared with about SDR 1.2 billion during the preceding decade.
Principality of Liechtenstein Becomes IMF’s 191st Member
9 hours ago · Principality of Liechtenstein Becomes IMF’s 191st Member . October 21, 2024. Washington, D.C. – October 21, 2024: The Principality of Liechtenstein became a member of the IMF today when Prime Minister Daniel Risch signed the Fund’s Articles of Agreement during a ceremony in Washington D.C. Liechtenstein applied for IMF membership in May 2023 (See Press Release 23/190).
IMF Staff Reaches Staff Level Agreement with Armenia on the …
11 hours ago · IMF staff and the Armenian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the fourth review under the 3-year Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), which the Armenian authorities treat as precautionary. The SBA aims to support the government’s policy and reform agenda to maintain macroeconomic stability and foster strong, sustainable growth.
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World Economic Outlook Update - IMF
Jul 16, 2024 · The IMF projects global growth to be 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025, amid persistent services inflation and trade tensions. The report examines the challenges and policy options for monetary policy normalization and buffer replenishment.
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Washington, D.C. The Great Tightening: Insights from the Recent Inflation Episode. New IMF Research examines how supply chain issues and demand shifts fueled global inflation. It finds that tighter policies can quickly reduce widespread inflation with minimal growth impact, while traditional methods still work in isolated cases.
IMF Executive Board Endorses Reforms to Promote the IMF’s …
Apr 16, 2024 · The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) endorsed today the recommendations of the IMF staff paper “Policy Reform Proposals to Promote the Fund’s Capacity to Support Countries Undertaking Debt Restructurings.”
World Economic Outlook Report October 2022 - IMF
Oct 11, 2022 · The IMF forecasts global growth to slow to 3.2 percent in 2022 and 2.7 percent in 2023, amid inflation, uncertainty, and war. The report analyzes wage dynamics, decarbonization policies, and monetary policy challenges.