Protesters in Suriname demand president resign
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — A few hundred protesters gathered in Suriname’s capital on Friday to demand that the president of the…
Panama’s economic recovery strong, but growth to slow in 2023, IMF says
March 24 (Reuters) – Panama’s economic recovery has been “very strong,” but the outlook remains uncertain as growth is projected…
Peru central bank sees lower 2023 growth, drop in mining investment due to protests
LIMA (Reuters) -The Central Reserve Bank of Peru forecast lower economic growth this year due to the impacts of months-long…
Pakistan must finalize new fuel pricing plan to secure IMF deal. Here’s why
A long-awaited loan agreement between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be signed once a few remaining points,…
Colombian economy headed to more sustainable growth path, IMF says
March 23 (Reuters) – Colombia’s economy is currently undergoing a transition toward a more sustainable growth path, the International Monetary…
Argentina orders public sector to give up dollar bonds in debt shake-up
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina ordered public sector bodies on Thursday to sell or exchange their holdings of 11 sovereign…
UPDATE 1-IMF assessing Argentina debt swap against program objectives
(Adds details from news conference, context) March 23 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund is assessing Argentina’s debt swap announcement…
IMF: Lebanon in ‘very dangerous situation’ with reforms stalled
BEIRUT (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday that Lebanon was in a very dangerous situation a year after…
Sri Lankan shares end lower as energy weighs
March 22 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan shares closed lower for a second straight session on Wednesday, dragged by losses in…
Sri Lanka receives first tranche of IMF bailout
Sri Lanka has received the first tranche of an IMF bailout programme, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told parliament on Wednesday. Sri…
Argentina drought saps dollar reserves, pressuring FX crawling peg
BUENOS AIRES, March 22 (Reuters) – Argentina’s slow-and-steady currency devaluation plan is coming under rising pressure as a historic drought…
Sri Lanka says latest bailout funds can be used for fiscal support – Bloomberg News
(Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is allowing Sri Lanka to utilise funds from its latest bailout for fiscal…