Australia’s labor market has remained resilient despite slower growth, with strong employment gains and low unemployment but limited wage pressure. This paper argues that recent dynamics reflect both ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Ms. Anna Bordon visited Baku during February 4-17, 2026. The purpose of the visit was to review the country's economic landscape, including its ...

South Africa’s new inflation target is one of several actions helping to bolster macroeconomic stability; continued reforms, both macroeconomic and structural, can help maintain momentum and address ...

AI has arrived; it is here. Investment is surging into data centers, power plants, and neural networks. It is like when the world was building the railways: the old ways of doing things will be ...

The Japanese economy has displayed impressive resilience in the face of global shocks and is experiencing a sustained period ...

Good morning to those who are viewing us from Japan. And good evening to those who are joining us from D.C. Welcome to the Press Briefing on the Japan 2026 Article IV Consultation. I am Randa Elnagar ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fourth review under the 48-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement that was approved on September 21, 2023. The ...

More forceful macroeconomic stimulus, stronger social protection, and fiscal support for the property sector can help boost domestic demand, especially consumption ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV Consultation1 with the People’s Republic of China on February 13, 2026. The authorities have consented to the ...

Diversification has become harder since 2020 as stocks and bonds tend to move in tandem during sharp selloffs, adding to financial stability concerns ...

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Izabela Karpowicz, held virtual meetings with the Nigerien authorities between December 9, 2025 and February 10, 2026, in the context of the ...

In 2025, fragile and conflict-affected (FCS) included 38 economies that are home to 1 billion people. The recent shocks have intensified fragility-related pressures even in more stable economies. This ...