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Bolivian President Luis Arce on assassination plot against him, 2019 US-backed coup, rejection of IMF

Posted on November 7, 2021November 7, 2021By Editor

On this episode, we speak to the president of Bolivia, Luis Arce. He discusses the position of developing Global South countries at COP26 against ‘green capitalism’ in the fight against climate change, the centrality of Bolivia’s lithium reserves in the US-backed coup by Jeanine Anez and the UK’s role in supporting it, the assassination plot … Read More >Bolivian President Luis Arce on assassination plot against him, 2019 US-backed coup, rejection of IMF

Business

Global public debt hits record high of $88 TRILLION – IMF

Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021By Editor

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday that global government debt is estimated at 97.8% of the world’s gross domestic product in 2021. … Read More >Global public debt hits record high of $88 TRILLION – IMF

Middle East

Lebanon to receive $1.1bn from IMF reserve to help its struggling economy after forming government following 13-month deadlock

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021By Editor

The Lebanese government has said it will receive $1.135 billion in International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Rights as the newly formed government tries to tackle the worst economic collapse in decades. … Read More >Lebanon to receive $1.1bn from IMF reserve to help its struggling economy after forming government following 13-month deadlock

Business

IMF improves forecast for Russia’s economic growth this year

Posted on January 27, 2021January 27, 2021By Editor

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has improved its outlook on the Russian economy, projecting GDP growth of three percent in 2021 against its October growth forecast of 2.3 percent. … Read More >IMF improves forecast for Russia’s economic growth this year

Business

China will be the only major economy to see growth this year as world braces for long recovery from Covid-19 crisis – IMF

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020By Editor

With most of the world facing a deep recession due to the coronavirus pandemic, China will be the only major economy to climb back from the depths of the historic crisis in 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). … Read More >China will be the only major economy to see growth this year as world braces for long recovery from Covid-19 crisis – IMF

Shows

How COVID-19 may help IMF to reshape global economy (Full show)

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020By Editor

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is offering loans to the world’s poorest 81 countries to help them rebuild their devastated economies, still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. But accepting such loans paves the way for increased austerity, privatization, and greater income inequality. … Read More >How COVID-19 may help IMF to reshape global economy (Full show)

Business

Coronavirus pandemic to blow $28 TRILLION hole in global economy

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020By Editor

This year’s output figures will be reminiscent of the 1930’s Great Depression, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It said that the world is at risk of significantly lowered investment, trade and job numbers. … Read More >Coronavirus pandemic to blow $28 TRILLION hole in global economy

Business

Bye bye, Benjamins! Global de-dollarization drive continues, boosting gold demand to record highs

Posted on October 7, 2020October 7, 2020By Editor

New data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) show that the process of the shift away from the dollar standard resumed in the second quarter of the year, with the share of the US currency in global reserves falling sharply. … Read More >Bye bye, Benjamins! Global de-dollarization drive continues, boosting gold demand to record highs

World

IMF “Economic Medicine” Contributes to Health Crisis in Africa: Shortage of Health Workers

Posted on July 18, 2020July 18, 2020By Editor

As I have told my friends for many years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is incapable of helping nations grow their economies. I do not believe the IMF can point to any success story, where its policies led to improving the standard of living of the population. … Read More >IMF “Economic Medicine” Contributes to Health Crisis in Africa: Shortage of Health Workers

Op-ed

IMF warns of new ‘Great Depression’, Russia ahead of the curve due to increased cash & gold reserves

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020By Editor

Last week, the IMF issued a stark warning about the global economy. While most large Western states are vulnerable to a new crisis, Russia has prepared its defenses. … Read More >IMF warns of new ‘Great Depression’, Russia ahead of the curve due to increased cash & gold reserves