Economics
Poland
Following pressure from farmers, the move, announced by Poland’s most powerful political actor, appears designed to shore up PiS ahead of autumn elections. The move was followed by Hungary.
Apr. 15, 2023
Following critical World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington DC this week, the US has joined other allies in announcing additional support - $5 billion more in September.
Apr. 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
IMF expects Russia's budget deficit will reach 6.2 percent of GDP this year, almost three times the size of last year's budget deficit.
Apr. 12, 2023
Ukrainian and Polish Agriculture Ministers have agreed to a temporary arrangement to diffuse Polish tensions.
Apr. 8, 2023
Ukraine
The President’s office is setting up important tax reforms in Ukraine, which should create a cultural framework for paying taxes in Ukraine that will fulfill state budget needs.
Apr. 7, 2023
Bonds: Domestic borrowings significantly exceed repayments in 2023
Apr. 4, 2023
Russia's invasion has devastated Ukraine's economy, causing activity to contract by around 30 percent last year, according to the IMF.
Apr. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
The IMF and Kyiv have reached an agreement for a $15.6 billion plan over four years – despite the ongoing war. What special conditions will Ukraine have to meet to make it happen?
Mar. 31, 2023
Ukraine
Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion causes the sharpest economic decline in 30 years – prompting an unprecedented four-year fund plan for Ukraine.
Mar. 29, 2023
Europe
Regulators in Switzerland worked through the weekend to save the country’s second-largest lender with a $54 billion credit line following California bank failure and government bailout.
Mar. 26, 2023