The International Monetary Fund has cut back its forecast for global economic growth, causing US stocks to slide, despite signs that the US economy is strengthening.
Changes may prevent 'vulture funds' and 'holdout' creditors from blocking debt restructurings..
While GDP is rising and inflation stable, Myanmar needs reforms to sustain growth, says Fund.
IMF says while economic growth is strong, Ethiopia must push towards private investments to ensure it will continue.
Zimbabwe's economic growth has slowed down because of inadequate financial flows and the appreciation of the South African Rand.
Increased trade with China and ASEAN Economic Community will boost region's economy, according to Singapore's United Overseas Bank.
IMF likely to pursue spending cuts, tax hikes and privatisation in return for bailout.
International Monetary Fund agrees $553m loan to Yemen's government after it lifted fuel subsidies.
IMF: Two end-July performance criteria estimated to have been missed and end-2014 targets are out of reach
Protesters in capital Islamabad have brought the city to a standstill.
IMF believes persistent income inequality will threaten global growth and macroeconomic stability.
IMF should also reflect shift in economic power away from a few advanced nations.
Nobel Prize winning economist identifies climate change as the biggest problem facing the global economy of the future.
Americans who are also half French, Indian, or Canadian dominate the list.
Lagarde denies wrongdoing and will not quit as IMF chief despite formal investigation in France.
Kiev to ask International Monetary Fund to combine two tranches of bailout to shore up economy.
NDRC says authorities will drive economic reforms such as changing fiscal and pricing systems.
IMF asks Beijing to refrain from rolling out 'broad-based' stimulus measures.
IMF says pound sterling is leaving UK economy unbalanced.
IMF cut global economic growth forecast to 3.4% after US and China weakness.
IMF says country's unemployment levels are a "remarkable success".
Brics leaders expected to sign a deal creating development bank.