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Ukraine
The IMF’s latest funding approval brings its total loan disbursement to Ukraine up to $9.8 billion out of the total loan amount of $15.5 billion approved in 2023.
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IMF
Ukrainian parliamentarians suggested a windfall tax on the banks in a recent bill – the IMF warned it may jeopardize the fairness of the tax system.
Nov. 5
Ukraine
Ukraine’s central bank is maintaining the key rate at 13% and will keep it there for the first part of 2025 to mitigate higher risk of inflation.
Oct. 31
Ukraine
The IMF praised Ukraine’s government for steering the economic policy during wartime, even though the fund downgraded its growth outlook due to Russia’s strikes on energy infrastructure.
Oct. 26
Europe
The IMF blasts Europe with criticism of low productivity and low freedom for capital, goods and services – it holds the economic growth back and makes Europe poorer than the US.
Oct. 25
Russia
Despite the 3.6% real GDP growth the IMF projects for Russia in 2024, the long-term economic prospects are constrained by high demand that local production and imports are unable to meet.
Oct. 25
Russia
Wages grow slower and labor markets tighten in Russia, while the country’s invasion of Ukraine has also led to signs of trade fragmentation, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook.
Oct. 23
US
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook claims the global battle against inflation has largely been won, with US growth on a steady trajectory.
Oct. 23
IMF
Despite the war, macroeconomic and financial stability is being preserved in Ukraine, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated.
Oct. 19
Russia
Nine European countries protested against the IMF’s plans to resume missions to Russia, arguing that engaging with Russia would damage the Fund's reputation.
Sep. 18
War in Ukraine
A staff-level agreement on the fifth review of the four-year Extended Fund Facility Agreement, subject to approval by the IMF executive board, would clear the way for Ukraine to access the money.
Sep. 11
Russia
The IMF softens ties with Russia – appointing a new executive director who is under US sanctions and sending its first mission to Russia since Moscow's full-scale Ukraine invasion.
Sep. 7
Ukraine
Considering the amount of cash saved, Ukraine’s private creditors rank third in terms of the volume of financial support to Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.
Jul. 24
Ukraine
Thanks to the agreement, Ukraine expects to save $11.4 billion pivotal for its defense over the next three years.
Jul. 22
War in Ukraine
A lack of honest, unbiased, and regular feedback from Ukraine’s senior leadership is a massive barrier to their effectiveness and overall organizational performance.
Jul. 14
Ukraine
Strikes on energy infrastructure trigger decrease in 2024 GDP forecast, banking sector is still earning on securities not loans, and Ukrainian businesses lack professionals due to emigration.
Jun. 24
Wages grow slower and labor markets tighten in Russia, while the country’s invasion of Ukraine has also led to signs of trade fragmentation, according to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook.
Oct. 23