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The fund has deployed just 10% of its capacity during the pandemic, though it says it is ‘ready to help’
Reversal of Trump veto on IMF special drawing rights could give $500bn boost to global economy
Hopes of return to global bond markets amid struggles to revive Covid-hit economy
Cristina Fernández and her allies want to wait until pandemic is over
The cost of jabs for all would be a rounding error; it is also the only way to end the pandemic for good
Brussels has a huge amount of money to spend on its member states. So how will it use its leverage?
Leading candidate has vowed to scrap debt agreement with fund and bondholders if he wins
Governments must implement reform to accelerate recovery of pandemic-battered economies, says fund
Dramatic fall in bankruptcies points to tough choices for politicians as global economy recovers
Pandemic’s fiscal legacy can be borne thanks to lower interest rates, according to fund
Lack of access to jabs in emerging markets could have global consequences, fund says
Fund predicts that Europe and emerging markets will be lagging behind in 2022
With further payments coming due, Lusaka is under pressure to stabilise finances to secure an IMF deal
Nightly riots underscore frustration with poverty and high unemployment
The IMF chief calls for global co-operation to support health systems and limit the damage of economic scarring
Institutions, creditors and lobby groups tout policies to relieve pandemic’s fiscal strain
We cannot afford to exclude the world’s lower-income countries from the economic recovery
Kristalina Georgieva says financial system more resilient than 10 years ago, but policymakers must act quickly
Short-term outlook suggests greater fiscal and monetary stimulus required, fund warns
Economy minister Martín Guzmán says government is in no rush for new programme
Lessons from Japan: Past public works projects hint at what to expect as IMF urges governments to loosen purse strings
Islamabad refuses to implement reforms over fears they will generate middle-class backlash
The G20 summit and a Biden administration could lead to new initiatives for poorer countries
Mohammed al-Jadaan tells FT he is ‘optimistic’ about measure hitherto blocked by US
Letter sent by lawmakers loyal to vice-president has raised concerns about negotiations
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