IMF Country Focus

• Smaller Economies in Latin America and Caribbean Face a Bigger Inflation Challenge

  September 19, 2022

  

  As inflation continues to be elevated across Latin America and the Caribbean, the impact on real incomes and purchasing power remains a key challenge, especially for the most vulnerable.

• Vietnam Bucks Asia's Weakening Growth Trend

  September 6, 2022

  

  Vietnam’s upbeat growth outlook is bucking the slowing trend elsewhere in Asia, with relatively subdued inflation that’s also an exception to the general rule in the region.

• Singapore’s Economy Rebounded on Decisive Policy Action, But Challenges Lie Ahead

  August 24, 2022

  

  Risks include further supply-chain disruptions, higher commodity prices, and weaker trade.

• Saudi Arabia to Grow at Fastest Pace in a Decade

  August 17, 2022

  

  Saudi Arabia is likely to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economies this year as sweeping pro-business reforms and a sharp rise in oil prices and production power recovery from a­ pandemic-induced recession in 2020. 

• Germany is on Track to Meeting its Gas Saving Target

  August 12, 2022

  

  Gas consumption in Germany has fallen sharply as large industrial users cut back in response to soaring prices.

• Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Growth Among Highest in Region Amid Significant Challenges

  July 25, 2022

  

  Growth in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) sharply rebounded. The strong recovery was driven by the country’s mining and services sector performance.

• Germany Faces Weaker Growth Amid Energy Concerns

  July 22, 2022

  

  Germany's outlook has deteriorated owing to the war in Ukraine and concern about gas supplies and prices.

• Benin Taps Two IMF Facilities to Counter Headwinds and Support SDGs

  July 14, 2022

  

  Benin made significant strides in managing its economy, but hard-won economic gains are at risk.

• The US Economy’s Inflation Challenge

  July 12, 2022

  

  The US economy is expected to slow, as the Federal Reserve continues to tighten monetary policy to bring inflation down.

• Central America: Seeking Resilient Growth and Social Cohesion in the Aftermath of Shocks

  July 5, 2022

  

  Policymakers in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic have a unique opportunity to implement reforms that will steer the region’s economies onto a path of more resilient and inclusive growth, while addressing their citizens’ crucial needs. 

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