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U.S. Inflation Expectations During the Pandemic
February 9 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/025
Platform Precommitment via Decentralization
February 9 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/028
The Impact of Derivatives Collateralization on Liquidity Risk: Evidence from the Investment Fund Sector
February 9 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/026
Emissions Reduction, Fiscal Costs, and Macro Effects: A Model-based Assessment of IRA Climate Measures and Complementary Policies
February 9 , 2024
Working Paper No. 2024/024
Transcript of Press Briefing on Japan Article IV
February 9 , 2024
Transcript of Press Briefing on Japan Article IV
Corruption and Economic Growth in Moldova: A Reexamination
February 9 , 2024
Selected Issues Paper No. 2024/003
People’s Republic of China: Selected Issues
February 9 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/050
Kingdom of the Netherlands–The Netherlands: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
February 9 , 2024
While growth has slowed recently, the Dutch economy continues to show remarkable resilience. After 2 years of strong recovery, growth decelerated to about 0.1 percent in 2023, reflecting the energy shock, tighter financial conditions, and weaker external demand. Eroding consumer purchasing power dragged private consumption down in 2023 H1. Growth is estimated to have picked up in Q4 2023, with higher real wages and increasing house prices. . Industrial production and exports remained sluggish, however, reflecting weak external demand; higher borrowing costs have weighed on investment. At 1.0 and 3.3 percent in December 2023, headline and core inflation declined significantly from their respective peaks in September 2022 and May 2023.
Japan: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
February 8 , 2024
The Japanese economy continues to recover from the pandemic. Initially driven by cost-push factors, inflation is becoming demand driven with the output gap closed and labor shortages intensifying.
Opening Remarks by First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath at the Press Conference on the Conclusion of the 2024 Japan Article IV Consultation Mission
February 8 , 2024
The IMF concludes its assessment of Japan's economy, noting progress in growth and inflation. Recommendations include gradually ending unconventional monetary policies, tightening fiscal policy to address public debt, and strengthening the financial sector. Structural reforms, particularly focusing on gender empowerment and green initiatives, are suggested. Japan's leadership in global collaboration is appreciated.
Republic of Kazakhstan: Financial System Stability Assessment
February 7 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/048
IMF Executive Board Concludes the 2023 Article IV Consultation with the Republic of Kazakhstan
February 7 , 2024
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2023 Article IV consultation with the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Qatar: Selected Issues
February 7 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/044
Qatar: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
February 7 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/043
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Qatar
February 7 , 2024
On January 11, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Qatar, and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting.
Republic of Kazakhstan: Selected Issues
February 7 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/047
Republic of Kazakhstan: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Kazakhstan
February 7 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/046
Republic of Equatorial Guinea: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Equatorial Guinea
February 7 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/025
Republic of Azerbaijan: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
February 7 , 2024
Country Report No. 2024/045
IMF Staff Completes 2024 Article IV Mission to the Maldives
February 6 , 2024
The Maldives’ post pandemic growth has been strong, but recently normalized. Growth is projected at 5.2 percent in 2024, as tourist arrivals are expected to rise further. Nevertheless, fiscal and external vulnerabilities have increased, calling for urgent policy adjustment.