IMF
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"Parts of the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America face the added strain of higher food and fertilizer prices and tighter financial conditions," the IMF said in a post on its website.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Earlier this week, the IMF flagged that the war could have a serious effect on low-income countries if food prices rise significantly.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
This past fall the IMF warned of inflated credit ratings on life insurers’ private credit holdings, which could result in defaults far exceeding predictions in a downturn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
But that’s only correct if the interest rate compensates for Treasury’s cost of funds and the associated risk of IMF lending from the quota.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
When France needed to devalue its currency, for example, they told the IMF in advance.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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