interest rates, Economic Policy, Japan, IMF, sales tax
February 18, 2026
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IMF urges Japan to keep raising rates, avoid reducing sales tax

The International Monetary Fund has recommended that Japan continue to raise interest rates and avoid further loosening its fiscal policy. The warning comes amid concerns that a proposed cut to the national sales tax would weaken the country’s ability to respond to future economic downturns. This advice arrives at a sensitive time, as the prime […]

Finance, Economic Recovery, IMF, deal, Ukraine
February 13, 2026
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Ukraine expects final IMF deal approval in coming weeks

Ukraine is optimistic that its new $8.2 billion IMF program will receive formal approval within a matter of weeks, according to the country’s debt chief. The agreement will replace an existing $15.6 billion facility and is designed to keep the economy stable and public spending on track amid a projected $140 billion budget shortfall over the next few […]