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China factory output recovers following zero-COVID relaxation

BEIJING—China’s factory activity expanded in January after months of contraction, official data showed Tuesday, as the world’s second-largest economy stirs back to life after...

IMF lifts 2023 growth forecast with boost from China reopening

Global growth is set to be higher than expected this year, the IMF said Monday, raising its forecast on surprisingly strong consumption and investment...

IMF approves $105m emergency cash aid to Haiti

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday approved emergency aid of $105 million for Haiti, which has long been mired in a humanitarian crisis...

President touts country’s big potential

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. showcased the state of the Philippine economy and the opportunities awaiting to be unlocked by future investors, telling them about...

IMF: Brunt of financial tightening yet to materialize

Washington—Countries have yet to see the full impact of tightening financial conditions, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday, warning that central banks have some...

‘Diesel to lead price rollback by P2.20/liter’

Consumers can expect a rollback in pump prices next week of as much as P2.20 per liter due to global fears of an economic...

Egyptians hit by soaring food prices as crisis bites

Public anger has been growing for months in Egypt over a severe dollar crunch and soaring food prices. But for many a money-saving tip from...

A third of world economies face recession—IMF

One-third of the world’s economies are expected to go into recession this year, according to the International Monetary Fund’s managing director. “Even countries that are...

IMF, ADB favor wealth fund

Budget chief says both int’l agencies see SWF benefits for country The International Monetary Fund, the Asian Development Bank, and even the US-based think tank...

Ghana offers local debt swap as part of IMF bailout talks

ACCRA, Ghana—Ghana offered investors a domestic debt swap on Monday to ease a crunch in payments as the government negotiates an IMF bailout during...

IMF chief says global economic growth may fall below 2% in 2023

Washington—IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned Thursday that the chance of global growth dropping below two percent—last seen during the coronavirus outbreak and the global...

IMF advises Bangko Sentral to further raise interest rate

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas should respond with a tighter policy stance if inflation continues to accelerate in the coming months, the International Monetary...

China economic slowdown to drag on Asia growth until end-2022

BEIJING—China’s “sharp and uncharacteristic” economic slowdown is expected to drag on growth across Asia through the end of next year, the International Monetary Fund...

Inflation and uncertainty

"As the saying goes, if you cannot stand the heat, get out of the house. But then outside, you get into another kind of...
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