World Bank Returns to Kangaroo Market with Increases to its November 2016 and December 2019 Benchmarks
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, rated Aaa/AAA) on September 18, priced increases to both its existing Australian dollar benchmark bonds due November 9, 2016 and October 21, 2019. These transactions mark the...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas
On September 8, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with The Bahamas.
Latvia: Maintain robust expansion and continue reforms to achieve income convergence and more inclusive growth
Successful implementation of economic reforms has boosted the Latvian economy, leading to strong growth, rising wages and solid public finances. Further policy action is now needed to accelerate productivity growth, create jobs, drive down poverty,...
Estonia: Policy action is needed for stronger and more inclusive growth
IMF Staff Concludes Fifth and Sixth Reviews Mission to Honduras
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Roberto Garcia-Saltos, visited Tegucigalpa during September 11-14 to conduct the fifth and sixth reviews of Honduras’ Fund-supported program.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Portugal
On September 13, 2017, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Portugal.
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Jamaica to Discuss Progress of Economic Program
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Uma Ramakrishnan visited Kingston from September 5–15, 2017, to conduct discussions on the second review of Jamaica’s financial and economic program supported by the IMF’s precautionary Stand-By...
G20 GDP growth accelerates to 0.9% in second quarter of 2017
EU-Japan trade negotiating directives made public
The Council decided on 14 September 2017 to publish the directives given to the Commission to negotiate a trade agreement with Japan.
In 2012, the Council gave a mandate to the Commission to start trade negotiations with Japan. At the EU-Japan...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2017 Article IV Consultation with Montenegro
On September 8, 2017 the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Montenegro.
