Keywords: International Monetary Fund


IMF warns of economic contraction in the Middle East as war disrupts energy and trade

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the continuation of the war in the Middle East poses a major threat to economic stability across the region and Central Asia, with disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure weighing on growth prospects. The scale......

IMF official highlights Morocco’s economic resilience amid global uncertainty

Morocco’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite heightened global uncertainty, according to Taline Koranchelian, Deputy Director of the International Monetary Fund’s Middle East and Central Asia Department. Speaking in Bangkok on Thursday, October 15, on the sidelines of the......

IMF praises Morocco’s fiscal consolidation efforts amid rising energy costs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has welcomed Morocco’s efforts to strengthen its public finances and reduce the budget deficit, while stressing the importance of maintaining social protection for the country’s most vulnerable households. The assessment highlights the challenge of balancing......

IMF chief warns attacks on Saudi Arabia could have global economic repercussions

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that recent attacks targeting Saudi Arabia could have far-reaching economic consequences, as rising energy costs and regional instability threaten to affect markets and consumers worldwide. Speaking to journalists on......

IMF highlights the resilience of Morocco’s banking sector amid global economic risks

Morocco’s banking sector remains resilient, profitable and adequately capitalised despite external economic shocks, according to Jason Wu, deputy director of the International Monetary Fund’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department. Speaking in Bangkok on the sidelines of the IMF and World......

IMF Projects Strong Saudi Economic Rebound in 2027 Amid Modest Global Growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the global economy to continue expanding at a moderate pace, forecasting growth of 3.1% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, according to its October 2026 World Economic Outlook. The projection for 2026 has been revised upward by 0.1 percentage point from the fund’s......

IMF Warns That the United States and China Dominate Global AI Equipment Demand

The International Monetary Fund has warned that the economic benefits of the artificial intelligence boom are concentrated in a small number of countries, even as AI-related investment helps offset some of the pressure caused by rising oil and gas prices. The United States and China account for more......

IMF raises Morocco’s growth forecast to 4.5% for 2026

The International Monetary Fund has raised its growth outlook for Morocco, projecting that the country’s economy will expand by 4.5% in 2026 before recording growth of 4.2% in 2027. The updated estimates, published in the institution’s latest World Economic Outlook report, point to continued......

Zambia reaches preliminary $1.47 billion financing agreement with the IMF

Zambia has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $1.47 billion financing programme designed to support the country's balance of payments, help finance the national budget and strengthen economic stability. The proposed arrangement would run for 36 months......