World News by Wild Rose

Egypt's inflation eased to 14.5% and reserves hit a record US$57.2 billion, but the pound has slid to about 52.3 per US$ and the US$8 billion IMF programme ends on 15 December. The post Egypt’s Economy in 2026: Record Reserves, Weaker Pound, IMF Deadline appeared first on The Rio Times.

The IMF approved Bolivia’s US$1.9 billion programme and released US$214 million. Here is what it means for expats, fuel costs and dollars. The post Bolivia IMF Loan Approved With US$214 Million Up Front appeared first on The Rio Times.

The International Monetary Fund approved a $1.9 billion financing program for Bolivia, including an immediate $214 million disbursement, in a package designed to help President Rodrigo Paz reverse a sharp economic slump.

The IMF Executive Board is expected to decide on 2 October on Bolivia's US$1.9 billion loan, the centrepiece of President Paz's crisis programme. The post IMF Board Votes on Bolivia’s US$1.9 Billion Loan Today: What Is at Stake appeared first on The Rio Times.

Colombia’s president has ordered his finance minister to open talks with the International Monetary Fund over a deficit heading for 9.4% of GDP, three weeks after the minister ruled out an IMF deal. The post Colombia Turns to the IMF, Weeks After Its Finance Minister Ruled It Out appeared first on The Rio Times.

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva discusses the global economic outlook with Bloomberg’s Romaine Bostick at the Qatar Economic Forum UNGA Special Edition in New York in 2026. (Source: Bloomberg)

Mozambique and Senegal’s eurobonds are topping returns across emerging markets, spurred by progress in talks with the International Monetary Fund over new programs.

Key Facts — What happened. The IMF (International Monetary Fund) publicly backed the economic agenda of Chilean President José Antonio Kast. — How big. The Fund sees Chile’s economy growing near 3% a year over the medium term, versus under 1% in 2026. — What it means. IMF mission chief Bikas Joshi called this year’s […] The post Chile: IMF Backs Kast Agenda, Sees 3% Growth Path appeared first on The Rio Times.

The 2026 primary surplus goal was cut from 2.2% of output to 1.4%. Reserve accumulation has slowed, and a payment of US$806m falls due on 25 September. The post The IMF Third Review of Argentina Will Test a Fiscal Target That Was Already Lowered appeared first on The Rio Times.

The International Monetary Fund said that Senegal’s debt sustainability analysis, or DSA, is being prepared under the “current framework” for low-income countries, according to a spokesperson.

After a year of delays, El Salvador’s $1.4 billion International Monetary Fund program is finally back on track, and reviving a rally in the nation’s bonds.

The International Monetary Fund criticized Denmark’s plans to cut the value added tax on food, saying the measure is poorly targeted and costly.

Mia Mottley won all 30 Barbados seats in February 2026, then took a new precautionary IMF stand-by arrangement worth about US$257 million in June. The post Barbados Returns to the IMF After Mottley’s 30-Seat Sweep appeared first on The Rio Times.

The São Tomé and Príncipe economy leans on organic cocoa and new oil hopes while managing debt under an IMF program and betting on boutique tourism. The post São Tomé and Príncipe Pins Export Hopes on Cocoa and Oil as IMF Debt Program Holds appeared first on The Rio Times.

El Salvador bitcoin holdings top $600 million by May 2026 as the IMF programme curbs mandatory acceptance and new dollar tax rules reshape the experiment. The post Bukele Holds 6494 Bitcoin as IMF Deal Ends Compulsory Acceptance appeared first on The Rio Times.

Honduras economy grew 3.8% in 2025 on record remittances, but the IMF sees a slowdown ahead as migration shifts and maquila output falls sharply. The post Castro Government Leans on Record Remittances as Honduras Faces 2026 Slowdown appeared first on The Rio Times.

Guatemala economy expands above trend as remittances reached 21% of GDP in 2025. Investors weigh fiscal policy and succession risk into 2026. The post IMF Confirms Guatemala Economy Grew 4.3 Percent as Remittances Hit 21 Percent of GDP appeared first on The Rio Times.

Senegal economy enters a critical phase in September 2026: new oil and gas revenue, a third Moody's downgrade to Caa2, hidden-debt fallout and stalled IMF talks. The post Faye government faces deeper Moody’s Caa2 downgrade as Senegal economy oil cash meets hidden debt bill appeared first on The Rio Times.

Ethiopia economy faces a 12.59% yearly birr slide to 161 per dollar and inflation at 15.3% in July 2026, even as IMF funding reaches about $2.65bn. The post Ethiopia Economy Battles 161 Birr Dollar as IMF Lifeline Grows appeared first on The Rio Times.

Egypt economy in September 2026 shows 14.9% July inflation, a pound near 50.95 to the dollar after a March low of 52.34, and Suez revenue still below 2023 levels. The post Egypt Economy Awaits Next IMF Review as Pound Steadies Near 50.95 appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Kenya economy faces a high-risk debt path, a stable shilling near KSh 129.47, and fresh IMF talks after its last programme lapsed. We look at growth, inflation and Nairobi costs. The post Kenya’s IMF Test Comes Due as the Shilling Holds Near KSh 129.47 appeared first on The Rio Times.