IMF: High likelihood of recession in G7 countries
Predicted recession blamed on skyrocketing energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and the war in Ukraine.
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Independence Day no more: America is no longer independent
Biden has sabotaged the American economy and surrendered decision making power to the IMF. Op-ed.
Israeli delegation participates in World Bank-IMF conference
"The message from the annual conference is very clear: Uncertainty is not good for the economy," Finance Minister Kahlon says.
Egypt raises fuel prices as part of new austerity measures
Egypt announces new hikes on fuel prices as part of austerity measures tied to an IMF loan.
Letter bomb explodes at IMF in Paris
One lightly wounded at IMF offices in Paris when an opened letter was found to contain a bomb.
Greece in the People's Hands as Polls Open
Crucial EU budget bailout program on the line could determine the country's future governance - and membership in the Eurozone.
IMF Calls for Donor Support for PA Territories
International Monetary Fund calls for more donor aid to support the economic recovery of the PA-assigned areas.
IMF: Gaza War Pushed PA Economy to Recession
Last 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 Govt.
International 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 Hurt PA Economy
New 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 the PA
International Monetary Fund says the easing of "financial restrictions" on the PA will contribute towards stability on the ground.
Former Ambassador is Egypt’s New Foreign Minister
The 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 Report
The 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 Law
A new Constitution drafted by an Islamist-majority committee has been signed into law by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Post-Revolution Tunisians Return to Rioting
Nearly two years after the Jasmine Revolution brought down the government, Tunisians are still not satisfied. Rioting renewed this week.
Arab Spring Blew in Rotten Economy
The 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
Two unknown attackers hurled firebombs (Molotov cocktails) at a Jewish supermarket in Sarcelles, near Paris, France on Wednesday.
Egypt Broke, Foreign Banks Hold Up Aid
According to economists in the U.S. and Europe, Egypt's economy has basically been paralyzed for the past year and a half
Int'l Monetary Fund Refuses to Cut Iran Ties
The International Monetary Fund has refused to cut its ties with Iran's central bank.
Fayyad: No Aid Means Reduction in Expenses
PA 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 Economic Instability in Israel
IMF warned Israel of potential economic instability because of high unemployment and poverty in Arab, hareidi sectors.
Egyptian Tourism Down 30% in 2011
Egyptian tourism revenues dropped nearly 30 percent last year due to its revolutionary ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak.
As Economy Goes South Hungary Rejects Advice
Hungary is trying to rewrite economics and shrugging off advice from the EU and the IMF.
A Greek Tragedy Unfolds
With thousands of demonstrators encircling the parliament in Athens, George Papandreou desperately attempted to form a unity government.
Fischer Won’t Head IMF
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer disqualified from the race to head the International Monetary Fund due to his age.
Fischer Runs for IMF Head
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer has officially announced he is in the running to head the International Money Fund.
Bank of Israel Governor for IMF?
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer is a possible candidate to head the International Money Fund, but has made no final decision.
Hellas About to Break Loose
The EU is trying desperately to piece together another bailout for Greece that will effectively mean the loss of economic independence.
Europeans United BRICS Divided
All EU members are backing Christine Lagarde for the post IMF director. The BRICS countries fail to unite behind an alternative
Straus-Kahn Arrest Helps Sarkozy
The arrest of IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn rids Nicholas Sarkozy of his most formidable opponent.
Upheavals Boost Mideast Market?
IMF report: "Changes taking place in the region could provide a boost for its economies."
IMF, World Bank: PA OK for State
The International Monetary Fund gave the Palestinian Authority a boost this week, saying it can run the economy of an independent nation.
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