US faces pushback on plan to bolster IMF funding without shareholding changes
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The U.S. faces an uphill battle to persuade other International Monetary Fund member countries
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Why Do We Say “Trick or Treat” on Halloween?
The origins of the phrase (indirectly) involve smelly cabbage, Donald Duck, and several Canadian journalists.
1970-01-01 08:00
China’s New PBOC Chief Faces Big Test on World Stage
Pan Gongsheng is set for a key appearance on the international stage next week, presenting the biggest opportunity
1970-01-01 08:00
How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year
The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Do Most Lemons Have Seeds, While Most Limes Don’t?
The answer lies in their chromosomal makeup.
1970-01-01 08:00
US should link China's power in IMF to support for debt relief- former US official
By Andrea Shalal and David Lawder WASHINGTON The U.S. should demand that China support debt restructuring for struggling
1970-01-01 08:00
World Bank raises Latam growth estimate, citing inflation fight
By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) -The World Bank on Wednesday raised its growth estimate for the economies of Latin
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine's economy set to continue to grow next year, deputy head of IMF mission
KYIV Ukraine's economy is adapting well to the wartime environment following Russia's invasion and growth will continue next
1970-01-01 08:00
Factbox-Developing countries facing a debt crunch
LONDON High interest rates, growing investor risk aversion and borrowing that ballooned in recent years have left a
1970-01-01 08:00
Australian towns battle fire and flood back-to-back
The nation has reeled from disaster to disaster in recent years, as it feels the effects of climate change.
1970-01-01 08:00
IMF raises Mexico growth forecasts on robust consumption, services, auto output
By David Lawder WASHINGTON The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday significantly raised its 2023 growth forecast for Mexico
1970-01-01 08:00
Top adviser Lazard says countries need debt mechanism to 'strike a deal and move on'
By Karin Strohecker and Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON Countries going through a sovereign default need a debt rework
1970-01-01 08:00