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IMF

American  
Or I.M.F.

IMF British  

abbreviation

  1. International Monetary Fund

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An IMF delegation is currently in Sri Lanka to review its four-year $2.9 billion bailout loan before releasing a $700 million instalment.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

"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

As such it has a veto over changes to fund governing articles and approval of IMF emergency borrowing from members.

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