On monetary policy, central banks emphasized that they are laser focused on their price stability mandates.

The region can best cope by protecting vulnerable people, letting prices adjust, anchoring inflation expectations, and ...

Now, the war in the Middle East is having important ramifications across the Western Hemisphere. Countries are being affected ...

The global economy has been tested by repeated shocks over the past few years from wars and conflicts, including the new one in the Middle East. In addition to its humanitarian impacts, the economic ...

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In this speech launching the IMF’s April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, Jihad Azour, ...

Middle East conflict intensifies global uncertainty at a time of strained public finances, underscoring the need for policies that preserve future stability ...

The region must respond to energy shocks through disciplined policies that protect the vulnerable and strengthen resilience ...

Widening global current account imbalances are best addressed by simultaneous domestic policy adjustments. Industrial policy ...

Rising defense spending requires difficult fiscal choices to avoid raising vulnerabilities, while post-war recovery hinges on ...

Cameroon is highly vulnerable to natural disasters and strengthening resilience is macro-critical. The government faces significant challenges, including weak infrastructure, insufficient protection ...

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