New Greek government pins hopes on privatisations Greece's new government formally takes office this week and looks set to push privatisation so as to win favour and funds from EU-IMF creditors who are inspecting the country's strained finances.
06 July 2012
Israel sought $1 billion IMF loan for Palestinians Israel sought a $1 billion IMF bridging loan for the Palestinian Authority earlier this year, but was turned down, an Israeli newspaper said Monday in a report.
03 July 2012
Recovering Greek leader faces crucial audit Ailing Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras must face a crucial audit by Greece's creditors this week and may be tempted to push a change of rescue terms more in line with what was recently offered Spain.
IMF upbeat about Kazakhstan’s economyInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook report forecasts that the 2012 Kazakhstan’s real GDP growth will make up 5.9%, reaching 6% in 2013.