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IMF Tips for Iran to Expand Non-Oil Exports
EghtesadOnline: The comparatively low share of oil exports to GDP reflects Iran's relatively large and diversified economy.
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IMF Sums Up Assessment of Iran’s Economic Status Quo
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board concluded the 2018 Article IV consultation with the Islamic Republic of Iran on March 21.
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IMF Highlights Iran’s AML/CFT Progress
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund, in its latest assessment of Iran's economic situation as part of its Selected Issues paper, has hailed Iran's progress in upgrading its legislative…
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Iran 18th biggest world economy: Gov't Spox
EghtesadOnline: Iran is the 18th biggest economy in the world, Iran's Head of the Plan and Budget Organization Mohammad-Baqer Nobakht said quoting International Monetary Fund (IMF) figures.
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IMF, NDFI Convene in Tehran
EghtesadOnline: A delegation from the International Monetary Fund met with officials from the National Development Fund of Iran on Saturday.
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IMF Forecasts Sustained Growth for Iran’s Economy
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund in its latest World Economic Outlook report has projected that Iran’s real GDP will expand by 3.5% and 3.8% in 2017 and 2018 respectively. In 2022,…
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IMF Hails Iran Efforts Against Shadow Banks
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund has hailed efforts by the Central Bank of Iran in curbing the activities of a multitude of unruly credit institutions, which eluded the regulator's…
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IMF Expects Moderate Qatar Slowdown From Persian Gulf Trade Disruption
EghtesadOnline: Qatar’s non-oil economic growth will slow this year as the gas-rich nation cuts spending and after a Saudi-led alliance imposed sanctions that hurt trade, the International Monetary…
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IMF keeps global growth forecasts; China, eurozone revised higher
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund on Monday kept its growth forecasts for the world economy unchanged for this year and next, although it slightly revised up growth expectations…
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Iranian Delegation to Attend IMF-WB Meeting
EghtesadOnline: A delegation from the Central Bank of Iran will take part in the spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund in the US.
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Greek police intercept eight suspect packages following parcel bombs to IMF, Germany
EghtesadOnline: Greek police intercepted eight suspect packages at a postal sorting center in Athens on Monday, after the dispatch of booby-trapped deliveries to the International Monetary Fund…
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IMF's Lagarde: growth strengthens but 'wrong' policies may halt it
EghtesadOnline: International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Saturday that global growth was gaining strength, but cautioned that the "wrong" policies "could stop the…
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IMF Says Fiscal Policy Can Support Structural Reforms
EghtesadOnline: Many advanced countries need structural reforms to make their economies more productive and raise long-term living standards. Our new research shows that provided countries can…
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IMF: Early Forex Rate Unification Possible in Iran
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund is optimistic that Iran can unify its dual foreign exchange rates in 2017-18 despite recent challenges facing the country, such as currency market…
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U.S. Treasury chief tells IMF he expects 'frank and candid' forex analysis
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Tuesday that he expects the IMF to provide "frank and candid" analysis…
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Euro zone, IMF agree on a common stance on Greece: official
EghtesadOnline: Euro zone lenders and the International Monetary Fund have agreed between themselves to present a common stance to Greece later on Friday in talks on reforms and the fiscal path…
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IMF warns wave of U.S. protectionism would offset any stimulus gains
EghtesadOnline: Protectionist policies from the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump will probably have a negative impact on the economy, overshadowing any positive gains from economic…
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IMF Assumes Only a Modest U.S. Boost From Trump Stimulus for Now
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund is taking a cautious stance toward the policies of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office this week, assuming only a modest boost…
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World Should Prepare for US Policy Shift
EghtesadOnline: International Monetary Fund’s chief economist suggested the world economy prepare for shift in US policy and warned of possible rising protectionism following exchange rate fluctuation…
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IMF Head Christine Lagarde Convicted in French Negligence Trial
EghtesadOnline: Christine Lagarde was convicted of negligence by a Paris court over her handling of a multimillion-euro dispute during her time as France’s finance minister nearly a decade ago,…
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IMF’s Lagarde in French Spotlight as Negligence Trial Begins
EghtesadOnline: Christine Lagarde heads to court Monday in a case that promises to gain attention in France but is unlikely to have much bearing on her job as managing director of the International…
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IMF Approves Biggest-Ever Mideast Loan to Revive Egypt’s Economy
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund approved a $12 billion loan program for Egypt to restore investor confidence and help revive an economy battered by years of political turmoil.
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IMF board renews $250 billion crisis fund for another five years
EghtesadOnline: The International Monetary Fund said on Friday its executive board approved the renewal of its $250 billion crisis lending fund, the New Arrangements to Borrow, for another five-year…
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Three-Pronged IMF Approach to Accelerate Global Growth
EghtesadOnline: Since 2008, when the upheaval of the financial crisis descended on global markets, the International Monetary fund, among other global institutions, scrambled to help governments…
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IMF Forecasts Iran's Inflation at 7.2% in 2017
EghtesadOnline: As per predictions made by the International Monetary Fund, the inflation rate in Iran will drop to 7.2% in 2017 from 7.4% in the current year. The forecast comes amid fears of…
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Iran, IMF discuss bilateral ties
EghtesadOnline: Economy Minister Ali Tayyebnia conferred with President of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde in Washington on the sidelines of the annual World Bank summit.
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Egypt Inflation Rate Eases Ahead of Expected Devaluation
EghtesadOnline: Egypt’s annual inflation rate dropped for the first time since March, providing a rare respite from soaring prices as officials prepare a devaluation to secure a $12 billion loan…
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Lagarde Says Egypt Has More to Do to Seal $12 Billion Loan
EghtesadOnline: Egypt has “almost completed” the actions required for the International Monetary Fund’s board to review its $12 billion loan accord, but some measures related to the exchange…
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IMF's Lipton likes Bank of Japan policy revamp, calls for more 'arrows'
EghtesadOnline: International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton welcomed the Bank of Japan's new policy framework as a boost to its credibility, but called for more vigorous…
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Iranian economy improving: IMF concluding statement
EghtesadOnline: Iranian economy is improving in the post sanctions era, a concluding statement by the International Monetary Fund visiting staff released on Monday said.