United Nations Economic and Social Council
No IMF support sought: Ministry
The Treasury and Finance Ministry has denied speculations suggesting that Türkiye is seeking support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and that a delegation from the fund will visit the country.
The ministry does not have an official invitation to the fund, officials from the ministry told state-run news agency Anadolu.
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Morgan Stanley is high on Greek stocks’ prospects
Morgan Stanley confirmed its positive outlook about the prospects of Greek stocks, noting that, despite the protracted rally - now seemingly over, as the Athens Stock Exchange fell for a fourth successive week - valuations of Greek companies remain attractive.
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IMF to disburse $7.5 bln to Argentina
Argentina is set to receive a much-needed disbursement of funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the lender has said, with a fresh staff-level agreement paving the way for access to $7.5 billion.
The aim is to "support Argentina's policy efforts and near-term balance of payments needs," as the country grapples with a tough economic backdrop, the IMF said in a statement.
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IMF board approves $3 billion Pakistan deal
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $3 billion loan agreement for Pakistan, unlocking crucial funding for the troubled South Asian economy.
In a statement, the IMF said its executive board gave the green light to the nine-month standby arrangement, in order "to support the authorities' economic stabilization program."
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IMF and Pakistan reach $3 billion stand-by deal
Pakistan could get temporary relief for its ballooning foreign debt with a new stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion announced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington on June 30.
The economy has been stricken by a balance-of-payments crisis as it attempts to service crippling external debt, while months of political chaos have scared off potential foreign investment.
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Tabakovic: IMF has confirmed adequacy of Serbia's economic policy
BELGRADE - The IMF Executive Board has made a decision on successful completion of the first review of the results of the economic programme of the Republic of Serbia, supported by a stand-by arrangement (SBA), and concluded regular consultations under Article IV of the IMF's Articles of Agreement that were held with Serbia, the National Bank of Serbia (NBS) said in a statement on Thursday.
Mali: IMF Executive Board has approved first review under arrangement with Serbia
BELGRADE - The IMF Executive Board has decided that a first review under a stand-by arrangement with Serbia was successful, and Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Thursday the decision was another confirmation of the appropriateness of Serbia's economic policy and structural and institutional reforms.
Meloni urges ‘pragmatic’ IMF approach to Tunisia bailout
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said the International Monetary Fund should take a "pragmatic" approach to a bailout for Tunisia, in comments to other G7 leadersin Japan.
The North African country reached a deal in principle with the IMF in October for nearly $2 billion to shore up its troubled economy, but discussions have since stalled.
Hedging against risks?
American business magnate Warren Buffett predicts new bankruptcies of American banks. Economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) speak of superficial stability with turmoil already manifesting below the surface.
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Toward a lost decade
About 30 years ago, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, ideas about the "free market" and its magical powers were becoming almost depressingly dominant.
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