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al-monitor.comIraq Holds Talks With IMF on Financial Support
Iraqi officials approached the International Monetary Fund last month for financial help following the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran that began Feb. 28 and led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as most of Iraq's oil exports, which account for nea…
thehindu.comIMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Honduras on Credit Facility Reviews
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Honduras on the fourth and fifth reviews of its extended credit and fund facilities. Board approval is expected in late June 2026, which would release approximately $245 million. The agreement concludes the…
japantimes.co.jpJapan Currency Official Says IMF Free-Floating Classification Allows FX Intervention
A senior Japanese currency diplomat said the International Monetary Fund's classification of the yen as free floating does not limit how often authorities can intervene in foreign exchange markets. The official declined to comment on current forex levels but stated that intervent…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIMF Managing Director Georgieva Says War Aftermath Would Take 3-4 Months to Handle
IMF Managing Director Georgieva stated in a CNBC interview that even if the war ends today, handling its aftermath would require at least three to four months. The comment highlights the time needed for post-conflict recovery efforts. @financialjuice reported the statement from t…
kmu.gov.ua / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)IMF Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast Amid Hormuz Blockade Concerns
The International Monetary Fund has increased its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 3.1 percent, up from 3.0 percent projected a year earlier. This update comes amid discussions of a potential ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The source highlights that the curr…