This is Beirut, 06/02 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to submit a new loan agreement with Egypt for approval by its board, the global lender’s communications chief said Thursday, as the country seeks to strengthen its economy. “A policy package of reforms will be considered by the Fund’s executive board, along with the fourth review of Egypt’s ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 27/01 22:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The exception is not the rule. This saying does not apply to Lebanon, where for over a decade, well after the signing of the Taif Agreement in 1989, the Amal-Hezbollah duo has persistently claimed—“de facto and de jure,” as they often assert—the Ministry of Finance, one of the most coveted portfolios in the country. The reasons behind ...
This is Beirut, 24/01 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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With the European economy lagging behind the United States, the head of the International Monetary Fund had a piece advice for the continent on Friday: "Believe in yourself." There was much handwringing about Europe losing its competitive edge at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, with the European Union racing to act to catch up with ...
This is Beirut, 24/01 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Two buildings branded "Saudi House" and "Saudi At Davos" stand out on the chic main street of the Swiss Alpine village hosting the World Economic Forum, showcasing the kingdom's growing presence at major international events. Saudi officials and business leaders make the annual pilgrimage to the meeting of the world's global elites every year, ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 2024-11-29 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The end of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel raises a critical question for the Lebanese: who will bear the financial responsibility for rebuilding the villages and cities devastated by the conflict? In a country already mired in an unprecedented economic and political crisis, options are both limited and complex. Several actors could ...
This is Beirut, 2024-11-20 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
International Monetary Fund Lebanon GDP
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2023 GDP forecast for Lebanon, now estimating it at $24 billion, up from $16.2 billion in its June 2023 report. This upward revision reflects the adoption of a new methodology for calculating national accounts, leading to a 50% increase in the estimated GDP value. The update is part of the ...
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-11-15 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Central Bank of Lebanon Hezbollah International Monetary Fund Israel Budget 2025
With spending on the rise and revenues falling short of expectations, the 2025 budget proposal is now effectively obsolete. The government must act swiftly to withdraw it from Parliament, where it was submitted on time, to prevent a deepening crisis. Why is a crisis inevitable? The current draft budget relies on unrealistic revenue projections, ...
Liliane Mokbel, 2024-11-14 11:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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While the dollar’s value is primarily shaped by US domestic factors, its fluctuations continue to ripple through the global economy. A 2023 International Monetary Fund (IMF) study found that the negative impact of a strong dollar tends to last around two and a half years in emerging markets, compared to just one year in developed economies. The ...
This is Beirut, 2024-10-15 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Global public debt is expected to reach a record $100 trillion this year, the IMF said Tuesday, warning that the fiscal outlook for many countries may be even "worse than expected." In its latest report on fiscal policy, the International Monetary Fund said it expects global public debt to hit 93 percent of global gross domestic product (GDP) ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-07-26 13:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday. The election will be the first test of the public mood since the height of the 2022 downturn, which caused months of food, fuel and medicine shortages across the island ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-07-03 11:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Tunisia will hold a presidential election on October 6, the office of President Kais Saied announced Tuesday, though he has not indicated if he will seek a new five-year term after his 2019 election. Saied, a constitutional specialist, took full control of the country in 2021, ruling by decree after dismissing his prime minister and parliament, ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-02-12 22:19 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The IMF and World Bank expressed their fears over the repercussions of instability in the Middle East. The war in Gaza and the Houthi's attacks in the Red Sea are jeopardizing the global economy. The IMF and World Bank warned on Monday that the Gaza war and the related attacks on shipping though the Red Sea pose threats to the global ...