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2 Nov 22
Lenders should work with governments in sub-Saharan Africa to improve financial management and governance and help “catalyse” climate finance to the region, the International Monetary Fund has said.
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1 Nov 22
Oil companies making vast profits because of high prices pushed up by the war in Ukraine could have to pay more tax if they do not lower their prices, US president Joe Biden has said.
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31 Oct 22
Japan will spend trillions of yen to help households through the energy crisis and to support young families in a bid to boost the country’s sluggish growth.
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28 Oct 22
The Egyptian government has reached an agreement on an $3bn loan from the International Monetary Fund aimed at supporting the budget and pushing forward “deep structural and governance reforms”.
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27 Oct 22
The energy crisis shows that countries across the world must redouble their efforts to finance the transition to low-carbon alternatives, along with the ever-present threat of climate change, the...
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26 Oct 22
The Ukrainian government has appealed for more support from donor countries and multilateral lenders to help fund its war response, meet budgetary needs and begin the reconstruction effort.
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26 Oct 22
The new Australian government’s first budget has been set out to “unwind wasteful or unnecessary spending” to help reduce the country’s national debt, which stands at $1trn (£560bn).
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25 Oct 22
European policymakers face tough decisions between supporting households and reducing inflation as weakened growth and price rises create a “toxic mix”, economists at the International Monetary Fund...
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24 Oct 22
The energy crisis has hit progress by Nigeria on turning its finances around, according to a ratings agency.
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21 Oct 22
New York’s housing officials have been urged to offer tax breaks to ‘early adopters’ to meet Net Zero targets.
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20 Oct 22
France’s PM has signalled controversial plans to push through a budget after heated rows over tax rises.
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19 Oct 22
The Indian government’s large external reserves will help cushion the impacts of international financial shocks, economists at Fitch have said.
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18 Oct 22
The World Bank has placed all development loans made to Belarus through its subsidiary lender to a non-performing status because of overdue payments.
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17 Oct 22
The Tunisian government has received provisional approval for a $1.9bn loan from the International Monetary Fund aimed at financing reforms to improve social protection and government revenues.
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14 Oct 22
The Swiss government has issued its first green bond, with proceeds earmarked for investment in climate-friendly projects.
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14 Oct 22
High oil prices mean Chad does not require relief on its debts, according to a statement from a group of countries that had previously agreed to arrange it.
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14 Oct 22
A watchdog has found the amount of money spent not in accordance with European Union rules rose again last year, leading to it issuing an adverse opinion in its annual report.
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11 Oct 22
Japan’s “robust” governance and improving public finances were enough to maintain investor confidence despite low growth prospects and ever-high debt levels, as rating agency Fitch affirmed its...
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11 Oct 22
The acceleration of reforms aimed at collecting additional revenue and debt restructuring will help Sri Lanka to support its poorest and aid its financial recovery, economists at the World Bank have...
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10 Oct 22
Governments across the European Union have spent more than €100bn on Russian fossil fuels since the nation invaded Ukraine in February, a climate group has said.
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7 Oct 22
Serious floods in Pakistan have led to increased public spending and higher debt, and a key factor in a downgrade to the nation’s credit rating, Moody’s has said.
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6 Oct 22
Countries across the world should speed up their fight against climate change in the next few years because the immediate cost will be “dwarfed” by the “overwhelming” benefits, economists at the...
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5 Oct 22
High inflation combined with increased debt servicing costs has increased the likelihood of a debt default and led to Moody’s downgrading Ghana’s credit rating.
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27 Sep 22
Governments should contemplate raising taxes on higher earners and businesses that have profited from the current energy crisis to support those in need, a senior economist has said.
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27 Sep 22
A recent package of tax cuts announced by the UK government “doesn’t help” global economic uncertainty, a US Federal Reserve official has warned amid an overwhelmingly negative investor reaction.
2 Nov 22Lenders should work with governments in sub-Saharan Africa to improve financial management and governance and help “catalyse” climate finance to the region, the International Monetary Fund has said.
1 Nov 22Oil companies making vast profits because of high prices pushed up by the war in Ukraine could have to pay more tax if they do not lower their prices, US president Joe Biden has said.
31 Oct 22Japan will spend trillions of yen to help households through the energy crisis and to support young families in a bid to boost the country’s sluggish growth.
28 Oct 22The Egyptian government has reached an agreement on an $3bn loan from the International Monetary Fund aimed at supporting the budget and pushing forward “deep structural and governance reforms”.
27 Oct 22The energy crisis shows that countries across the world must redouble their efforts to finance the transition to low-carbon alternatives, along with the ever-present threat of climate change, the...
26 Oct 22The Ukrainian government has appealed for more support from donor countries and multilateral lenders to help fund its war response, meet budgetary needs and begin the reconstruction effort.
26 Oct 22The new Australian government’s first budget has been set out to “unwind wasteful or unnecessary spending” to help reduce the country’s national debt, which stands at $1trn (£560bn).
25 Oct 22European policymakers face tough decisions between supporting households and reducing inflation as weakened growth and price rises create a “toxic mix”, economists at the International Monetary Fund...
24 Oct 22The energy crisis has hit progress by Nigeria on turning its finances around, according to a ratings agency.
21 Oct 22New York’s housing officials have been urged to offer tax breaks to ‘early adopters’ to meet Net Zero targets.
20 Oct 22France’s PM has signalled controversial plans to push through a budget after heated rows over tax rises.
19 Oct 22The Indian government’s large external reserves will help cushion the impacts of international financial shocks, economists at Fitch have said.
18 Oct 22The World Bank has placed all development loans made to Belarus through its subsidiary lender to a non-performing status because of overdue payments.
17 Oct 22The Tunisian government has received provisional approval for a $1.9bn loan from the International Monetary Fund aimed at financing reforms to improve social protection and government revenues.
14 Oct 22High oil prices mean Chad does not require relief on its debts, according to a statement from a group of countries that had previously agreed to arrange it.
14 Oct 22A watchdog has found the amount of money spent not in accordance with European Union rules rose again last year, leading to it issuing an adverse opinion in its annual report.
11 Oct 22Japan’s “robust” governance and improving public finances were enough to maintain investor confidence despite low growth prospects and ever-high debt levels, as rating agency Fitch affirmed its...
11 Oct 22The acceleration of reforms aimed at collecting additional revenue and debt restructuring will help Sri Lanka to support its poorest and aid its financial recovery, economists at the World Bank have...
10 Oct 22Governments across the European Union have spent more than €100bn on Russian fossil fuels since the nation invaded Ukraine in February, a climate group has said.
7 Oct 22Serious floods in Pakistan have led to increased public spending and higher debt, and a key factor in a downgrade to the nation’s credit rating, Moody’s has said.
6 Oct 22Countries across the world should speed up their fight against climate change in the next few years because the immediate cost will be “dwarfed” by the “overwhelming” benefits, economists at the...
5 Oct 22High inflation combined with increased debt servicing costs has increased the likelihood of a debt default and led to Moody’s downgrading Ghana’s credit rating.
27 Sep 22Governments should contemplate raising taxes on higher earners and businesses that have profited from the current energy crisis to support those in need, a senior economist has said.
27 Sep 22A recent package of tax cuts announced by the UK government “doesn’t help” global economic uncertainty, a US Federal Reserve official has warned amid an overwhelmingly negative investor reaction.
