Ukraine clinches IMF package to protect its battered economy
The IMF finalized a $15.6 billion loan, pending board approval, providing a financial lifeline for the battered Ukrainian economy. The program...
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IMF warns Lebanon of hyperinflation risk
Ernesto Ramirez Rigo, the head of the IMF’s mission in Lebanon, said on Thursday that progress towards finalizing a bailout package...
Sri Lanka receives long-awaited IMF bailout
The IMF approved a $3 billion funding package on Monday after months of back-and-forth with Sri Lanka’s government during which...
Frontier Markets Weekly, March 25th 2023
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IMF commends El Salvador’s government and eases stance on bitcoin
The IMF appeared to soften its stance on El Salvador, saying that risks from bitcoin “have not materialized,” during yearly consultations...
Lebanon devalues official exchange rate by 90%
Lebanon devalued its currency by 90% this week in an effort to fulfill promises made as part of a deal with the...
Pakistan seeks bailout as economic crisis builds
An IMF delegation arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, with the country hoping to unlock a $1.1 billion disbursement that has...
IMF approves near-$5b loan for Bangladesh
The IMF has approved a $4.7 billion funding package on Monday, clearing the way for disbursements to begin. Bangladesh will...
Frontier Markets Weekly, November 13th 2022
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Frontier Markets Weekly, October 30th 2022
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Bangladesh seeks precautionary cash to stave of balance of payments pain
Bangladesh is seeking $6.5 billion in loans, including $4.5 billion from the IMF and $1 billion each from the World...
Frontier Markets Weekly, March 27th 2022
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