International Monetary Fund 4 articles

International Monetary Fund is a multilateral institution focused on international monetary cooperation and macroeconomic stability. Its core functions include economic surveillance, balance-of-payments support, sovereign lending and analysis of fiscal, monetary and exchange-rate policy. Debt sustainability and financial stability are central to its country work, distinguishing the IMF from development banks whose financing is primarily directed towards long-term projects and infrastructure.

Governance

IMF tells South Sudan to cut spending as Sudan war hits economy

October 7, 2026, 3:49 PM

The IMF is pushing South Sudan to freeze non-essential spending and speed up reforms. Sudan’s war is driving up prices and deepening the crisis.

Governance

Egypt to launch unified licensing window for investors

October 7, 2026, 11:28 PM

Egypt is setting up a Unified Licensing Window to cut red tape for investors. The move is part of a three-year plan to boost private sector growth.

Economy

Emerging market assets slide as oil jumps and central banks shift course

October 7, 2026, 5:18 PM

Emerging-market assets are falling. Investors are reacting to higher oil prices and mixed signals from central banks. Inflation and debt risks are back in focus.

Economy

Egypt pushes new long-term financing for national and private projects

October 8, 2026, 9:33 AM

Egypt is rolling out new long-term financing tools to back national and private sector projects, aiming to reshape its economy and boost private business.