US faces pushback on plan to bolster IMF funding without shareholding changes
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The U.S. faces an uphill battle to persuade other International Monetary Fund member countries
2023-10-07 03:25
Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat” on Halloween?
The origins of the phrase (indirectly) involve smelly cabbage, Donald Duck, and several Canadian journalists.
2023-10-06 22:28
How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year
The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.
2023-10-06 08:29
Why Do Most Lemons Have Seeds, While Most Limes Don’t?
The answer lies in their chromosomal makeup.
2023-10-06 01:50
US should link China's power in IMF to support for debt relief- former US official
By Andrea Shalal and David Lawder WASHINGTON The U.S. should demand that China support debt restructuring for struggling
2023-10-05 08:27
World Bank raises Latam growth estimate, citing inflation fight
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) -The World Bank on Wednesday raised its growth estimate for the economies of Latin
2023-10-05 04:24
Ukraine's economy set to continue to grow next year, deputy head of IMF mission
KYIV Ukraine's economy is adapting well to the wartime environment following Russia's invasion and growth will continue next
2023-10-04 23:15
Factbox-Developing countries facing a debt crunch
LONDON High interest rates, growing investor risk aversion and borrowing that ballooned in recent years have left a
2023-10-04 14:53
Australian towns battle fire and flood back-to-back
The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.
2023-10-04 08:47
Top adviser Lazard says countries need debt mechanism to 'strike a deal and move on'
By Karin Strohecker and Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON Countries going through a sovereign default need a debt rework
2023-10-03 20:49
Philippines economy to grow 5.3% this year - IMF
MANILA The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its economic growth forecast for the Philippines this year to 5.3%
2023-10-03 15:55
IMF says Argentina spending splurge sharpens economic challenge
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday recent policy moves by Argentina's government,
2023-09-29 06:54