Keywords: Public debt


French unrest weighs on the euro and European stock markets

The euro weakened against the US dollar on Monday as violent clashes between police and protesters in several French cities heightened concerns about political and economic stability in Europe. The unrest, which escalated during the weekend, added to uncertainty in financial markets already facing pressure......

Swiss finance minister warns of potential euro crisis amid rising European debt

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter has warned that rising public debt in major European economies could expose the European Union to a potential eurozone crisis. She highlighted France as a particular source of concern, arguing that the financial difficulties of large economies could have consequences......

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......

Italy pledges continued fiscal discipline while making room for energy and defence investment

Italy’s government intends to maintain a cautious approach to public finances while preparing for potential economic turbulence, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said in Rome on Tuesday. His remarks came as the government presented its public finance planning document to the Chamber of Deputies,......

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......

Morocco joins IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok

Morocco is taking part in the 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12 to 18. The Moroccan delegation includes officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Bank Al-Maghrib, the country’s central......

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......

Ukraine faces more than $250 million in IMF repayments in early October

Ukraine is expected to make more than $250 million in payments to the International Monetary Fund by October 9, according to internal IMF documents cited in recent reports. The scheduled repayments come as the country continues to manage substantial financial obligations amid the economic pressures caused......

French debt crisis raises fears of wider financial contagion across Europe

Growing pressure on France's public finances is raising concerns among investors about the possibility that turbulence in the country's bond market could spread to other parts of the eurozone. French government borrowing costs have climbed sharply in recent weeks as investors assess the country's......