IMF Online Learning
The IMF Online Learning Program aims at strengthening the technical knowledge and expertise in government agencies with a view to developing and implementing sound economic and financial policies fostering stability and growth. Our online training program makes the IMF expertise in key macroeconomic and financial issues available anytime, anywhere, and with free access for all.
World Economic Outlook Database, October 2024 - IMF
The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database contains selected macroeconomic data series from the statistical appendix of the World Economic Outlook report, which presents the IMF staff's analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups and in many individual countries.The WEO is released in April and September/October each year.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its member countries.
Dollar Dominance in the International Reserve System: An Update
Jun 11, 2024 · Dollar dominance—the outsized role of the US dollar in the world economy—has been brought into focus recently as the robustness of the US economy, tighter monetary policy and heightened geopolitical risk have contributed to a higher greenback valuation.
The Bahamas: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff
5 days ago · Activity has recovered to its pre-pandemic level and inflation is now modestly negative. Public finances are improving and borrowing costs have declined. Nonetheless, public debt remains high and its short duration represents an important vulnerability.
IMF Primary Commodity Prices
Dec 6, 2024 · Data on Primary Commodity Prices are updated monthly based on the IMF’s Primary Commodity Price System.
Recession: When Bad Times Prevail
Download PDF . BACK T O BASICS COMPILATION. It is a sustained period when economic output falls and unemployment rises. Following the onset of the recent global economic crisis, much of the news, especially in advanced economies, was dire.
World Economic Outlook Update, July 2024: The Global Economy …
Jul 16, 2024 · Global growth is projected to be in line with the April 2024 World Economic Outlook (WEO) forecast, at 3.2 percent in 2024 and 3.3 percent in 2025. Services inflation is holding up progress on disinflation, which is complicating monetary policy normalization. Upside risks to inflation have thus increased, raising the prospect of higher for even longer interest rates, in …
IMF Publications
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IMF - Back to Basics - Finance and Development Magazine
This compilation of Back to Basics articles from Finance & Development magazine, updated in 2017, explains basic economic concepts for the non-specialist.