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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Economy & Development
Euro Area: IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Mission on Common Policies for Member Countries
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauThe euro area economy confronts new headwinds from the war in the Middle East and the resulting energy price increase. Against a more fragmented global backdrop, these challenges are layered on …
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Economy & Development
Ireland: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauDublin, Ireland: The Irish economy has maintained strong performance despite trade and geopolitical tensions and elevated uncertainty. But given Ireland’s structural vulnerabilities in a world that is becoming more unpredictable, this …
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Economy & Development
France: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Manuela Goretti and comprising Clara Arroyo, Florian Misch, Rasmane Ouedraogo, Danila Smirnov, and Maryam Vaziri, conducted discussions during May 11-21 for the …
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Economy & Development
People’s Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
by NNW Bureauby NNW BureauHong Kong SAR’s economy has continued to recover, with growth in 2025 stronger than expected, supported by robust technology-related exports, improving private demand, and a rebound in financial market activity. …