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  "title": "Antigua and Barbuda: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Antigua and Barbuda",
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      "content": "- The economy continues to expand amid heightened external risks and moderating tourism activity.\n- Inflation has eased from its 2024 peak and is converging to partner country levels."
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      "content": "- Arrears, Credit, Credit bureaus, External debt, Financial markets, Money, Public debt\n\nSource: Antigua and Barbuda: 2026 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Antigua and Barbuda (International Monetary Fund).\n\n---\n\n Content in this bundle\n\n- 1atgea2026001-source-pdf\n  - 1atgea2026001-source-pdf (Markdown version){rel=\"alternate\" type=\"text/markdown\"}\n  - 1atgea2026001-source-pdf (PDF){rel=\"external\" type=\"application/pdf\"}"
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    "Series: IMF Staff Country Reports",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798229045223.002",
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