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Sri Lanka to take steps to stabilise economy
Colombo: Sri Lankan Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana said on Monday that the country will take steps to stabilise the economy, including strengthening public finance. Siriwardana made the remarks as the Sri Lankan…
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IMF, Lebanon reach $3bn funding deal
Beirut: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Lebanon to provide the country with $3 billion in a 46-month financing programme. The agreement is subject to approval by…
- World
Sanctions against Russia could undermine global dominance of US dollar: IMF
Moscow: Sanctions against Russia could undermine the global dominance of the US dollar, according to Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). “The dollar would remain…
- World
Price shocks due to war in Ukraine will have impact worldwide: IMF
New Delhi: Energy and commodity prices-including wheat and other grains-have surged due to the war in Ukraine, adding to inflationary pressures from supply chain disruptions and the rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic,…
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IMF approves USD 1 billion loan tranche for Pakistan
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund has approved the completion of the sixth review of its stalled USD 6 billion programme for Pakistan, paving the way for an immediate disbursement of about USD…