IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with Grenada
On July 13, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Grenada.
The Grenadian economy grew by an estimated 4½ percent in 2017, driven by strong activity in construction,...
Solving Trade Wars At Home With Bailouts Won't Work
National Taxpayers Union is deeply concerned about the announcement that President Trump plans to use Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act Amendment of 1935 to bail out agribusinesses hurt by our growing trade disputes.
Registration for Chicago IRS Nationwide Tax Forum closes Aug. 7; Late or on-site registration available, but more costly
Tax professionals wishing to attend the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Chicago can save $115 by registering by Aug. 7, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
IMF Staff Completes 2018 Article IV Mission to Philippines
“The Philippine economy is performing well. Real GDP grew 6.7 percent in 2017 and the team projects that this rate will be sustained in 2018 and 2019, underpinned by strong consumption and investment, including public investment.
Trump to Host EU Head After Tweeting 'Tariffs Are Great!'
President Donald Trump hosts European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker Wednesday after Trump threatened more tariffs on U.S trading partners.
Trade Logistics Gap Persists Between Developed and Developing Countries
Advanced economies remain the global leaders in trade logistics, finds Connecting to Compete, a new World Bank Group report released on July 24. Across the board, most countries have pursued logistics-related reforms and investments to build...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2018 Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia
On July 16, 2018, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation with Saudi Arabia.
Real GDP growth is expected to increase to 1.9 percent in 2018, with non-oil growth strengthening to 2.3...
US$ 90 Million to Boost Palestinian Economic Opportunities and Livelihoods
In response to an increasingly difficult situation, on July 24, the World Bank’s Board recommended the allocation of US$90 million to accelerate much-needed economic welfare for the Palestinian people, an increase from its yearly disbursement of US$55...
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to West Bank and Gaza
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Karen Ongley visited East Jerusalem and Ramallah during July 8–19, 2018, to assess recent economic developments in the West Bank and Gaza. The IMF team met with Finance Minister Bishara, Governor...
Canada has high levels of well-being and solid growth but trade tensions and housing market pose risks while inclusiveness could be improved
Canada is one of the OECD economies delivering the best outcomes for its citizens, according to a new OECD report presented in Ottawa by OECD Chief of Staff and G20/G7 Sherpa Gabriela Ramos, on July 23. Canada scores highly in all dimensions of the...
