Senegal’s potential $2.2 billion IMF program remains conditional
Senegal’s proposed IMF program could unlock financing, but approval still depends on corrective action, partner assurances, debt treatment and a Sept. 15 budget.
International Monetary Fund
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Guinea’s Proposed IMF Program Faces Simandou Revenue Test
Guinea’s proposed IMF program arrives as Simandou ships iron ore, putting revenue collection, reserves, debt and transparent public investment under scrutiny.
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Conflict derails Lebanon’s recovery as inflation forecast rises
The World Bank forecasts Lebanon’s economy will shrink 6.4% in 2026 and inflation will reach 17.5% as conflict strains trade, tourism and finances.
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IEA, IMF, World Bank and WTO Say Global Economy Has Absorbed Middle East War Shock — for Now
The four institutions said the global economy remained broadly resilient after the Middle East war shock, but higher energy and fertilizer prices continue to threaten inflation, jobs and vulnerable economies.
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IMF Holds 2026 Global Growth Forecast at 3% as War and AI Pull Economies in Opposite Directions
The IMF kept its global growth outlook broadly unchanged, but warned that the Middle East war, stalled disinflation and financial-market repricing threaten the recovery.
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IMF: UAE Economy Absorbed Middle East Conflict Shock, but Credit and Real Estate Are Cooling
The IMF said the UAE economy remained resilient during the Middle East conflict, while tighter liquidity, slower private-sector credit growth and moderating real-estate activity emerged as pressure points.
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IMF’s July 2026 Outlook Projects Slower Global Growth as Iran War Energy Shock Meets AI Investment
The IMF projects approximately 3% global growth in 2026, with war-related energy disruption weighing on activity while artificial-intelligence investment provides a partial counterforce.
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IEA, IMF, World Bank and WTO Warn Middle East Conflict Is Straining Energy, Trade and Growth
The leaders of four major economic institutions say the Middle East conflict is producing uneven effects on energy supplies, food security, commodities and economic activity.
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IMF Holds 2026 Global Growth Forecast at 3% as War and AI Investment Pull Economies Apart
The IMF kept its global growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 unchanged, but warned that energy shocks, stalled disinflation and financial repricing are widening differences between economies.
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IMF Holds 2026 Global Growth Forecast at 3% as War and Stalled Disinflation Raise Risks
The International Monetary Fund kept its global growth forecast at 3.0% for 2026 and 3.4% for 2027, while warning that the Middle East war, energy exposure and renewed financial repricing are making the outlook more uneven.
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Global Growth Holds at 3% as IMF Warns of Uneven Risks
The IMF kept its global growth projections steady but raised its inflation outlook, warning that energy, trade and financial risks remain unevenly distributed.
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Zambia election puts copper, living costs and debt policy in focus
Zambia votes Aug. 13 as voters weigh jobs, prices and electricity while investors watch copper policy, debt discipline and ties with global partners.
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Barbados Reports Stronger Reserves and Bank Loan Quality
Barbados reported higher reserves, a lower debt ratio and improved bank loan quality in a July review, while an IMF backstop remains precautionary.