Portugal’s economy continued to register a strong performance in 2025: growth was higher than the euro area average, the fiscal balance was again in surplus, public debt continued its impressive …
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Economy & Development
Luxembourg: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauRecent developments Luxembourg’s economy has yet to regain its past dynamism amid challenging external environment. Growth has fallen behind euro area average since 2022, with output below its long-term trend. Public …
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Economy & Development
Austria: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauVienna, Austria: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Geoff Gottlieb and comprising Adil Mohommad, Hassan Adan, and Alok Verma, visited Austria during April 22–May 6, 2026, to conduct discussions …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Angola
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC – May 1, 2026: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Angola.[1] This also included a discussion of the findings of the …
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The global economy has been tested by repeated shocks over the past few years from wars and conflicts, including the new one in the Middle East. In addition to its …
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Economy & Development
Uzbekistan: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauUzbekistan’s economy demonstrated remarkable strength in 2025. Driven by robust consumption and investment, real GDP growth reached 7.7 percent, while the unemployment rate declined by 0.7 percentage points to 4.8 percent. …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with the United States
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for the United States[1] on April 1, 2026. The U.S. economy has performed well in 2025. …
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Economy & Development
Greece: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Consultation Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauStrong domestic demand and ongoing reforms in the context of Next Generation EU (NGEU) are sustaining robust growth, but the outlook is clouded by the conflict in the Middle East. …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Belgium
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Belgium.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this …
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Global Affairs
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Kazakhstan
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Kazakhstan[1]. Kazakhstan’s economy continued to grow at a rapid pace in 2025, boosted by …