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Tunisia

Euroviews. How to fix Tunisia’s economic misery with a fair and bold IMF program

Economic reforms are inherently political, but they should be designed to address the concerns and aspirations of the population impacted by them, Timothy Kaldas and Ayoub Menzli write.

Economy

Germany expected to be only major economy not to grow this year

According to the latest figures from the International Monetary Fund, Germany's GDP is forecast to drop 0.3% this year while other countries continue to grow.

Economy

IMF supports imposition of restrictive economic measures in the EU

In an interview with Euronews, the IMF's Managing Director says that more stringent measures could become the norm given the current economic situation in Europe.

Ukraine

IMF raises growth estimates for Ukraine's economy

The International Monetary Fund says that despite the war Ukraine's economy is performing better than it expected leading it to approve a financial loan package.

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Economy

Explained: Why the EU economy may be heading for a ‘soft landing’

The economic situation in Europe is better than expected, an economist told Euronews.

World News

IMF highlights surprising resilience of euro area economies

The euro area economies have shown surprising resilience in the face of multiple disruptions, the IMF says.

Economy

IMF lowers 2023 global growth forecast to 2.8%, down from 2.9%

IMF lowers 2023 global growth forecast to 2.8%, down from 2.9%

Sri Lanka

IMF approves a €3 billion bailout plan for bankrupt Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday it is assessing Sri Lanka’s governance in the first case of an Asian country facing scrutiny for corruption as part of a bailout program.

Europe News

IMF praises Ukraine's resilience as country pushes for $15B loan

In an interview with Euronews, Kristalina Georgieva said the IMF was ready to support Ukraine's accession to the EU but the process would take a "long time."

Economy

IMF improves economic forecast for the eurozone and Russia

The eurozone was "more resilient than expected," the International Monetary Fund said in its latest forecast.

Money

One-third of the world faces recession in 2023, IMF warns

The new year is going to be "tougher than the year we leave behind," says IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

World

Can Europe stay united? That is the key question, says IMF's chief

"Just to give you a sense of how significant the hit on Europe is, our pre-pandemic projections and our current projections differ by half a trillion euros", says the IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

Economy

Half of eurozone countries heading for recession, IMF chief predicts

"The loss to the European people is quite, quite dramatic," Kristalina Georgieva told Euronews.

World News

Projections of economic stagnation are cause for worry, expert says

"There is no doubt that we are still in a crisis situation," Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor at the Centre for Economics and Business Research in the UK, told Euronews.

Economy

'The worst is yet to come': IMF cuts global & euro area growth outlook

Overall, the global economy should grow by 2.7%, down 0.2% compared to the previous forecast.

United Kingdom

UK PM Truss defends tax-cutting budget despite market turmoil

The Bank of England made an emergency intervention on Wednesday after warning of a "material risk to UK financial stability".

Money

Is the global economy sliding into recession and what could it mean?

Escalating inflation, the war in Ukraine and low consumer confidence are spelling headwinds for the global economy.

Europe News

Greece 'turning a page' as it exits enhanced surveillance programme

It comes 12 years after requiring an international bailout.

Money

Inflation explained: Your guide to what it is and how to deal with it

What is inflation, where does it come from and how to handle its fluctuation? Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Ukraine

Seven key developments to know about the Ukraine war this weekend

From Russian bombardment escalating across Ukraine to the burial of a four-year-old victim of the Vinnytsia missile attack, here are some of the latest developments in the Ukraine war this weekend.