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US-China trade war sparks IMF global growth cut warning
World
October 9, 2018
US-China trade war sparks IMF global growth cut warning
The US-China trade war will hobble global growth, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday, cutting its forecast for this…
Egypt’s economy one of the strongest in the Middle East: IMF
Economy
September 24, 2018
Egypt’s economy one of the strongest in the Middle East: IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director Christine Lagarde announced that Egypt’s economy has become one of the highest growing economies…
Turkey prepares action plan for banks and businesses to tackle economic woes
Middle East
August 13, 2018
Turkey prepares action plan for banks and businesses to tackle economic woes
Turkey’s lira hit record lows against the US dollar as the president spoke out again against raising interest rates. But…
IMF director claims Egypt’s economy will improve ‘after 3 years’
Egypt
August 8, 2018
IMF director claims Egypt’s economy will improve ‘after 3 years’
Hazim al-Beblawi, Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Egypt’s former Prime Minister, expects the economic situation in…
Egypt rated ‘B’ by global credit agency, with ‘positive outlook’
Business
August 7, 2018
Egypt rated ‘B’ by global credit agency, with ‘positive outlook’
Fitch Ratings, a globally-recognized credit rating agency, has reaffirmed Egypt’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at “B”, while maintaining…
Morocco’s King Mohammed sacks minister after urging action on economy
Middle East
August 2, 2018
Morocco’s King Mohammed sacks minister after urging action on economy
RABAT (Reuters) – Morocco’s King Mohammed has sacked the minister for the economy and finance, the Royal Cabinet said on…
Tunisian airport workers threaten strike in tourist high season
Middle East
July 30, 2018
Tunisian airport workers threaten strike in tourist high season
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian airport employees plan to strike on Wednesday and Thursday, disrupting the reviving tourist trade, unless the…
Haiti prime minister resigns after deadly unrest
World
July 15, 2018
Haiti prime minister resigns after deadly unrest
Embattled Haiti Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant resigned on Saturday following deadly violence and looting sparked by a now-abandoned…
IMF continues to praise Egypt’s economic reforms in its third review
Economy
July 13, 2018
IMF continues to praise Egypt’s economic reforms in its third review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Egypt’s economic reforms during its third review of the country’s loan program on Thursday,…
IMF hails Egypt progress in its economic reform program
Business
July 4, 2018
IMF hails Egypt progress in its economic reform program
In its third review, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the progress Egypt made in it’s economic reforms…