U.S. policymakers have embarked on a systemic reorientation of the U.S. economy with the overarching goal to increase ...

Good afternoon, everyone. It's a pleasure to have you all here today. This is our press conference for the U.S. Article IV Consultation for 2026. We hope you have had a chance to review the concluding ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the seventh review under the blended Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangements, and the ...

A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ron van Rooden, visited Damascus from February 15–19, 2026, to discuss the authorities’ reform progress and priorities, as well as furth ...

The Japanese economy has displayed impressive resilience in the face of global shocks and is experiencing a sustained period ...

More forceful macroeconomic stimulus, stronger social protection, and fiscal support for the property sector can help boost ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Anna Bordon visited Baku during February 4-17, 2026. The purpose of ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Kuwait.

Kuwait has started the transition from an oil dependent welfare state towards a dynamic and diversified economy. Reform momentum has been building, starting with enactment of the Financing and ...

AI has arrived; it is here. Investment is surging into data centers, power plants, and neural networks. It is like when the ...

South Africa’s new inflation target is one of several actions helping to bolster macroeconomic stability; continued reforms, both macroeconomic and structural, can help maintain momentum and address ...

China is experiencing rapid population aging and a declining workforce, posing significant economic and fiscal challenges, ...