Middle East

Chile’s economy remains resilient, with the credibility of its strong policy institutions especially valuable in responding to yet another global shock and particularly important in tackling structural challenges. Should the …

Washington, D.C.: A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Niko Hobdari, mission chief for Guinea-Bissau, held discussions in Bissau from April 21–29, 2026, on macroeconomic policies for the …

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Geneviève Verdier met with the Ivorian authorities from April 22 to April 30 to assess progress under their EFF/ECF …

Washington, DC: Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced today that Pierre‑Olivier Gourinchas will return to academia at the University of California, Berkeley, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. …

Global commodity prices are projected to rise by 16 percent this year—the first annual increase since 2022—leaving them about 25 percent higher than anticipated in January 2026. This baseline outlook hinges …

Washington, DC: On April 27, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV consultation with the Republic of Azerbaijan and endorsed the staff appraisal without …

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economies entered 2026 with significant momentum. The region had notched its fastest growth rate in 10 years—4.5 percent in 2025—buoyed by reduced macroeconomic imbalances, rising investment levels, and a …

Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the world how vulnerable modern economies remain to sudden disruptions in global oil supply. For many developing economies, particularly …

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 …

1. The G-24 expresses its deep concern about multiple political crises and conflicts around the world, and we deeply regret the tragic loss of innocent lives. The war in the …