INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND Inflation falling ‘a little faster than expected,’ says Georgieva 18-04-2024 15:51 Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary Fund, says "inflation is coming down faster than expected" in Argentina.
International Monetary Fund IMF chief Georgieva sole candidate in re-election process 04-04-2024 16:29 IMF Manging Director Kristalina Georgieva poised for a second term as nominations close.
LENDING BOOM IMF is lending near-record US$150-billion to counter debt and wars 19-03-2024 13:09 The International Monetary Fund is lending around US$151 billion to almost 100 countries, evidence of its growing role as a backstop against the financial and political dangers of the post-pandemic world.
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND IMF says Milei move to delay Argentina spending cuts is ‘pragmatic’ 02-02-2024 12:33 Kristalina Georgieva says IMF and Argentina aren’t discussing a new loan, says Javier Milei's new government has adopted a welcome and “dramatically different approach” to policy-making.
IMF DEBT Milei vows to ‘keep promises’ after meeting with IMF chief 18-01-2024 01:15 President Javier Milei met IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva after his speech to world leaders in Davos; Talks focused on Argentina’s US$44-billion programme and reaction to government’s austerity bid.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME President to meet Georgieva in Davos after winning IMF support 16-01-2024 09:09 President Javier Milei will meet International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Caputo brokers deal with the IMF he once battled 11-01-2024 09:27 Luis Caputo is back for a second act, and the IMF that forced his exit during those 2018 talks is cheering his initial efforts to salvage an economy that plunged further into crisis.
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF to visit Argentina amid expectation of new agreement 03-01-2024 08:56 The IMF's press office confirmed the meeting for Thursday. Nicolás Posse and Luis Caputo will lead talks.
IMF DEBT TALKS IMF’s Georgieva, Milei discuss economic challenges in video call 25-11-2023 08:49 Argentina's president-elect Javier Milei and IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva had a first meeting via video call on Friday, in which they discussed the country's economic crisis.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Javier Milei may find an unexpected friend in the IMF 21-11-2023 16:43 What will the relationship be like between Javier Milei and the International Monetary Fund, given the impact of Argentina's ongoing US$44-billion loan agreement?
ELECTION 2023: REACTION IMF chief looks forward to 'working closely' with Javier Milei 20-11-2023 11:18 Reacting to Javier Milei's election win, Kristalina Georgieva says she looked forward to working with Argentina's president-elect.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF says Argentina must 'contain' public spending on wages, pensions 25-08-2023 11:36 IMF statement stresses need for Argentina to "contain spending on wages and pensions."
DEBT DISBURSEMENT IMF approves US$7.5 billion for Argentina despite missed targets 24-08-2023 01:04 Multilateral lender approves massive disbursement, extending a financial lifeline to government ahead of a tight presidential race; Sergio Massa holds talks with Kristalina Georgieva in Washington.
IMF DEBT DEAL Government gets disbursement lifeline after Fund board approval 23-08-2023 23:02 The board decision completes the fifth and sixth reviews of the programme and enables immediate disbursement of the US$7.5-billion payment, according to an IMF statement.
MASSA IN WASHINGTON Argentina says IMF to allow currency intervention to hold range 23-08-2023 22:42 IMF to allow Argentina to intervene in currency markets if peso drifts above or beyond a certain range, says Economy Minister Sergio Massa.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF board approves US$7.5-billion disbursement for Argentina 23-08-2023 14:46 Spokesperson for Economy Minister Sergio Massa says IMF's executive board has approved release of US$7.5 billion in funds to Argentina.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME Massa packs bags for Washington and IMF meeting 16-08-2023 13:59 Just days after being defeated by Javier Milei at the ballot box, Sergio Massa schedules visit to Washington for talks with International Monetary Fund designed to shore up Argentina's economy.
IMF DEBT TALKS Argentina expects to reach IMF staff-level agreement Friday 17-07-2023 17:18 Officials expect to close a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund by Friday after months of negotiations over the US$44-billion programme.
IMF DEBT Argentina to pay US$2.7 billion as IMF negotiations continue 29-06-2023 18:22 Government set to make payment due in June to the International Monetary Fund. In order to avoid a further dollar haemorrhage, payment will be made in part in Chinese currency, with the rest from unused Special Drawing Rights.
DEBT PROGRAMME IN DOUBT? Argentina and IMF go back to drawing board on debt deal 27-04-2023 23:04 As an exchange rate crisis ravages the strength of the peso, spokespeople from the International Monetary Fund and the government confirm that “constructive” talks are underway to redraw terms of Argentina’s US$44.5-billion debt programme.
DEBT DEAL ‘Severe drought harming Argentina’s population,’ admits IMF chief 13-04-2023 18:09 Brazil’s President Lula claims International Monetary Fund is choking Argentina’s economy as it struggles to comply with its US$44-billion programme.
NEIGHBOURLY INTERVENTION Lula says IMF is choking Argentina’s economy with debt 13-04-2023 12:52 Brazil’s president claims International Monetary Fund is choking Argentina’s economy as it struggles to comply with its US$44-billion programme.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF calls for ‘stronger policy package’ from Argentina 02-04-2023 09:14 International Monetary Fund calls on government to adopt "a stronger policy package" in the face of economic crisis and historic drought.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF board approves US$5.3-billion loan disbursement for Argentina 31-03-2023 19:48 International Monetary Fund’s executive board on Friday approved a US$5.3-billion disbursement to Argentina, a key step forward in the government’s programme that’s faced setbacks amid a worsening economic outlook.
IMF DEBT REVIEW IMF ready to ease targets after review of Argentina's debt deal 13-03-2023 21:11 International Monetary Fund confirms staff-level agreement with Argentina on fourth review of debt programme and calls for “modification of net international reserve accumulation target”; News paves way for new US$5.3-billion disbursement later this month.
IMF DEBT DEAL Argentina to change IMF net reserve target for third time 26-02-2023 08:46 Argentina and the IMF are discussing a smaller figure for net reserve accumulation in 2023, a cornerstone of the deal seen as the only major anchor providing some stability to the economy.
WHAT LIES AHEAD IN 2023 Economy 2023: inflation and austerity in an election year 11-01-2023 23:28 The new year will be in a state of permanent tension, as Argentina grapples with spending cuts contained in the agreement with the International Monetary Fund and the political needs of a president in an election year.
IMF DEBT PROGRAMME IMF clears way for latest US$6-billion disbursement 03-12-2022 23:17 "Prudent macroeconomic management and efforts to mobilise external financing are supporting stability," declares IMF mission team as latest staff review is signed off.
Central Bank reserves Argentina to brings back exchange rate that led to IMF exception 26-11-2022 08:01 Economy Minister Sergio Massa to revive 'soy dollar' currency measure to boost soy exports and prop up Central Bank reserves that generated backlash from the International Monetary Fund.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Alberto Fernández eyes progress in Bali at G20 summit 14-11-2022 13:37 Russia-Ukraine talks and IMF surcharges on the agenda for the president, who will attend event hosted by US leader Joe Biden and hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese Premier Xi Jingping.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Sergio Massa: Stuck between Cristina and Kristalina 02-11-2022 17:46 Argentina’s ‘super’ economy minister is torn between the demands of the International Monetary Fund and the wing of the ruling coalition led by Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. by Carlos Claá
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF board approves review, frees up additional US$3.8 billion in funds 08-10-2022 10:17 International Monetary Fund's board approves a new loan tranche of US$3.8 billion to Argentina; Government granted two waivers.
WHEN ALBERTO MET KRISTALINA ‘Doing well’ – IMF chief backs Argentina's course in meeting with president 19-09-2022 17:05 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva briefs media on “excellent” meeting with President Alberto Fernández; Reiterates praise for Economy Minister Sergio Massa, declaring: “Three ministers, one programme.” by Rosario Ayerdi
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND 'Inflation tops the list' of Argentina's problem, says IMF director 14-09-2022 09:24 Inflation is the main problem afflicting Argentina's economy, International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva said Tuesday.
ECONOMY MINISTER IN WASHINGTON IMF chief praises Massa's 'stabilising plan,' talks over review continue 12-09-2022 22:03 Argentina and the IMF to continue talks over latest disbursement of funds, says multilateral lender’s chief after high-level talks with Sergio Massa.
ECONOMY MINISTER IN WASHINGTON New economy chief wins IMF praise on first trip 12-09-2022 20:59 IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praises "strong steps" Economy Minister Sergio Massa has taken to stabilise the economy following meeting in Washington.
IMF QUARTERLY REVIEW Next round of IMF talks complicated by weak reserves 26-08-2022 11:09 In September, Argentina will sit down with the IMF to discuss the objectives pledged for the second half of the year. Two variables will be under the microscope: inflation and the Central Bank’s level of dollar support. The technocrats responding to Kristalina Georgieva will not accept creative accountancy. Agreements with foreign banks to beef up reserves are on the cards.
Bloomberg IMF sees Argentina committed to programme, with downside risks 26-07-2022 13:27 Officials re-iterate Argentina’s commitment to IMF $44 billion programme, despite economy in deepening crisis and risks on the downside.
IMF DEBT DEAL IMF ‘looking forward’ to working with Batakis at ‘difficult moment’ 07-07-2022 16:06 New economy minister speaks with multilateral lender’s chief Kristalina Georgieva, who says Batakis confirmed her “commitment” to IMF refinancing programme.
IMF DEBT DEAL Guzmán tells IMF: ‘We will prioritise social spending’ 22-04-2022 23:34 Economy minister meets with International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, tells her Argentina’s government has complied with targets laid out in US$44.5-billion debt restructuring deal.