Washington, DC: On July 15, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Singapore.[1] Singapore is navigating another year of elevated global uncertainty. Most …
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IMF Executive Board Completes First Review of Ukraine’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement and Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the First Review of Ukraine’s 48‑month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. Completion of the Review allows for an …
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Economy & Development
Sovereign Wealth Funds Need Legal Clarity as Their Scale and Mandates Expand
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauSovereign wealth funds have become some of the most powerful players in global finance. They now manage more than $16 trillion in total assets, up from about $3 trillion in …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Austria
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Austria on July 8, 2026[1]. This also included a discussion of the findings of …
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Washington, DC: A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Said Bakhache, visited Abu Dhabi and Dubai during July 7–16, 2026, to discuss recent economic and financial …
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A Changing World Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here at the Atlantic Council. The global economy is changing in profound ways. Over the past several years, we …
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Economy & Development
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Mauritius
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Mauritius.[1] Mauritius’ economy remains resilient, but macroeconomic conditions have weakened amid a more adverse …
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Dhaka, Bangladesh: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Ivo Krznar visited Dhaka from July 12 to 16, 2026, following the government’s request for a new Fund‑supported program. …
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with United Kingdom
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed an Article IV Consultation for the United Kingdom.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Yemen on a New Staff-Monitored Program
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauWashington, DC: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Esther Pérez-Ruiz held discussions with the Yemeni authorities in Amman from July 5 to 16, 2026. Discussions focused on …