![]() IMF Calls for Donor Support for PA TerritoriesInternational Monetary Fund calls for more donor aid to support the economic recovery of the PA-assigned areas.![]() IMF: Gaza War Pushed PA Economy to RecessionLast summer's Gaza drove the Palestinian economy into its first contraction since 2006, says International Monetary Fund.![]() IMF Calls for Funding of Fatah-Hamas Unity GovernmentInternational Monetary Fund urges international donors to step up funding to fill 'sizable gap,' even as rocket wave crashes on Israel.![]() IMF: Failure of Peace Talks Will Further Hurt PA EconomyNew IMF report says that success in peace talks could boost the PA’s economic growth, but failure could cause increased debt.![]() Israel Urged to Make Further Concession to Help PA EconomyInternational Monetary Fund says the easing of "financial restrictions" on the PA will contribute towards stability on the ground.![]() Former Ambassador Named as Egypt’s Foreign MinisterThe man appointed to be Egypt’s new foreign minister once served as the country’s ambassador to the United States.![]() IMF Warns Over PA Economy in New ReportThe International Monetary Fund calls on Israel and the PA to help support the economy of Gaza and Judea and Samaria.![]() Egypt's New Islamist Constitution Becomes LawA new Constitution drafted by an Islamist-majority committee has been signed into law by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.![]() Post-Revolution Tunisians Return to RiotingNearly two years after the Jasmine Revolution brought down the government, Tunisians are still not satisfied. Rioting renewed this week.![]() Arab Spring Blew in Rotten EconomyThe rotten fruits of the Arab Spring have been poor economies, the Arab Monetary Fund says. It also cited the global financial crisis.![]() France: Firebomb Attack on Jewish Supermarket in SarcellesTwo unknown attackers hurled firebombs (Molotov cocktails) at a Jewish supermarket in Sarcelles, near Paris, France on Wednesday.![]() Egypt Broke, Foreign Banks Hold Up Aid, Demand ReformsAccording to economists in the U.S. and Europe, Egypt's economy has basically been paralyzed for the past year and a half![]() International Monetary Fund Refuses to Cut Iran TiesThe International Monetary Fund has refused to cut its ties with Iran's central bank.![]() PA Prime Minister: No Aid Means Reduction in ExpensesPA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad says his government will reduce expenses if donor countries fail to pay aid they pledged to the PA.![]() IMF Warns of Possible Economic Instability in IsraelIMF warned Israel of potential economic instability because of high unemployment and poverty in Arab, hareidi sectors.![]() Egyptian Tourism Down 30% in 2011Egyptian tourism revenues dropped nearly 30 percent last year due to its revolutionary ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak.![]() Hungary Goes Its Own Fiscal Way, Rebuffing the EU and IMFHungary is trying to rewrite economics and shrugging off advice from the EU and the IMF.![]() Papandreou Willing to Quit but Opposition Plays CoyWith thousands of demonstrators encircling the parliament in Athens, George Papandreou desperately attempted to form a unity government.![]() Fischer Won’t Head IMF, Disqualified by BoardBank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer disqualified from the race to head the International Monetary Fund due to his age.![]() Bank Governor Stanley Fischer Running to Head IMFBank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer has officially announced he is in the running to head the International Money Fund.![]() Bank of Israel Governor May Be Candidate to Head IMFBank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer is a possible candidate to head the International Money Fund, but has made no final decision.![]() Bailout II: Unprecedented Sequel to Greek BailoutThe EU is trying desperately to piece together another bailout for Greece that will effectively mean the loss of economic independence.![]() Europe Rallies behind Lagarde, BRICS Drop Their GuardAll EU members are backing Christine Lagarde for the post IMF director. The BRICS countries fail to unite behind an alternative![]() Strauss-Kahn Arrest Reconfigures French Political StageThe arrest of IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn rids Nicholas Sarkozy of his most formidable opponent.![]() Arab Upheavals to Boost Mideast Economies?IMF report: "Changes taking place in the region could provide a boost for its economies."![]() Int'l Monetary Fund, World Bank: PA Ready for StatehoodThe International Monetary Fund gave the Palestinian Authority a boost this week, saying it can run the economy of an independent nation. |