Greece's economy projected to grow 2.1% in 2025, IMF says
Greece's economy is projected to grow 2.1% in 2025, mainly driven by investment, the International Monetary Fund mission said on Thursday, adding that any crisis in major euro area countries as well as global uncertainties could hamper growth.

El Salvador quickly approves Bitcoin law

Lawmakers in El Salvador rush new bitcoin reform after IMF deal
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El Salvador Rushes to Approve Bitcoin Law Amendment to Comply With IMF Loan Terms
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El Salvador Reforms Bitcoin Law, Scaling Back State Involvement Amid IMF Agreement
El Salvador scales back Bitcoin law, making BTC acceptance voluntary while securing an IMF deal, yet remains committed to crypto adoption.
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IMF mission on 7th review of EFF arrangement for Ukraine to begin in late Feb - rep
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission tasked with the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement is due in late February, Ukrainian media said, citing IMF Resident Representative in Ukraine Priscilla Tofano's statement at a presentation of monitoring for the IMF program and the Ukraine Plan initiated by the RRR4U consortium.
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IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook
The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year.
IMF's board approves second review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion program
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund on Friday approved the second review of Ethiopia's current financing program, the fund said, paving the way for a disbursement of about $250 million.
IMF's Georgieva on inflation: 'Remarkable how much progress the world has made'
Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, speaks on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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IMF projects South Africa’s GDP growth will reach 1.5% this year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s yearly economic growth rate to reach 1.8% by 2030, supported in large part by ongoing electricity and logistics reforms. In the outcome of its Article IV Consultation with South Africa,
U.S. economy continues to outperform the rest of the world, IMF says
The U.S. economy will continue to be the developed world’s best performer in 2025 giving President-elect Donald Trump a running start on his plan to spur faster growth, the International Monetary Fund said.
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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with South Africa
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with South Africa.
IMF Mission Expected in Pakistan by March for First Review
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is likely to visit Pakistan by the end of February
Russia’s Sanctioned IMF Director Set to Move to Washington
Russia’s representative to the International Monetary Fund’s executive board has received permission by Washington to move to the US, a reprieve from sanctions imposed in response to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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Milei’s 2025 challenges: Between Argentina's mid-term elections and the IMF
The author thanks Ignacio Albe, Olivier Blanchard, Martina Copelman, Joseph Gagnon, José de Gregorio, Patrick Honohan, Douglas Irwin, Maurice Obstfeld, and other PIIE colleagues for their comments and suggestions.