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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......

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......

IMF warns prolonged pressure on household purchasing power as basic costs remain elevated

The International Monetary Fund has warned that households around the world could face prolonged pressure on their purchasing power as the prices of essential goods remain elevated compared with other products. In a recent publication accompanying a new report, the IMF said a series of global shocks,......

Global debt nears postwar record as several Arab economies face heavy debt burdens

Global public debt is approaching levels not seen since the aftermath of the Second World War, raising concerns about fiscal stability and the ability of governments to manage rising borrowing costs. The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global debt burden is expected to exceed the equivalent......

Ukraine plans to rely heavily on foreign financing for its 2027 budget

Ukraine is preparing a 2027 state budget that will continue to depend significantly on international financial support as the country faces the prolonged costs of the war with Russia. The draft budget approved by the government projects revenues of 5.648 trillion hryvnias, while total expenditure is......

Euro share of global foreign exchange reserves reaches highest level in more than a decade

The euro is continuing to strengthen its position in the global reserve system, with its share of foreign exchange reserves reaching its highest level in more than a decade, according to the latest figures from the International Monetary Fund. The euro accounted for 20.6% of global foreign exchange......

IMF: From global financial stabilizer to a powerful force in economic policy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created in the aftermath of the economic turmoil of the 1930s as part of an effort to promote monetary stability and international economic cooperation. Over the decades, however, its lending programs and policy conditions have made the institution a central......

Algeria economy: IMF warns of persistent deficits, debt and reserve losses

The International Monetary Fund has highlighted persistent fiscal and external vulnerabilities in Algeria, warning that large budget deficits, rising public debt and declining foreign-exchange reserves could weigh increasingly on the country's economic resilience over the medium term. In its 2026......