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Zambia election puts economic recovery, copper sector and IMF reforms under investor scrutiny

As Zambia prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections on August 13, investors are closely monitoring whether President Hakainde Hichilema can transform the country's recent economic stabilisation into stronger growth and job creation during a potential second term. While polls suggest......

Bolivia moves closer to IMF financing package worth up to $2.8 billion

Bolivia is on the verge of securing a major financial support package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a development that could strengthen the country's foreign currency reserves and unlock additional funding from international lenders. Economy Minister Gabriel Espinoza said an agreement......

IMF warns oil prices and weak monsoon threaten India's economic growth outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified rising oil prices and the risk of a weak monsoon season as the two biggest threats to India's economic growth in the 2026/27 fiscal year, highlighting growing external and climate-related challenges for the world's fastest-growing major economy. According......

Egypt awaits IMF approval of seventh review under economic reform program

Egypt is expected to receive a new financial disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the coming weeks as the institution prepares to review the country's ongoing economic reform program. According to Egyptian officials, the IMF's Executive Board is expected to consider the......

IMF forecasts temporary slowdown for UAE economy before stronger rebound in 2027

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the United Arab Emirates to experience a temporary slowdown in economic activity during 2026 before returning to stronger growth in 2027, supported by higher oil exports and resilient public finances. In its latest assessment following the annual consultation......

IMF warns global energy markets are becoming more vulnerable to geopolitical shocks

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that global energy markets are becoming increasingly vulnerable as the safety buffers that helped absorb the initial impact of recent geopolitical tensions continue to shrink. In its latest assessment, the IMF noted that surplus production capacity, weaker......

IMF signals support for federal reserve review of monetary policy communication strategy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed the U.S. Federal Reserve's planned review of its communication strategy, saying it looks forward to engaging with the central bank as it reassesses how it communicates monetary policy and the use of forward guidance. Speaking on Thursday in Washington,......

IMF lowers global growth forecast again as Middle East tensions weigh on outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly lowered its global economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the impact of renewed geopolitical uncertainty while maintaining that stronger activity next year should offset much of the current slowdown. In its latest update to the World Economic Outlook......

Argentina seen better positioned to meet 2027 debt obligations, though political risks persist

Argentina is increasingly viewed by investors as being in a stronger position to meet its substantial foreign-currency debt obligations due in 2027, although analysts continue to identify political uncertainty as the country's biggest long-term risk. Improving fiscal discipline, greater macroeconomic......