Hong Kong’s stock market suffers its steepest drop in nearly 30 years amid panic selling triggered by Trump’s tariff announcements.
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IMF Warns Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery at Risk Amid Possible Trade Union Strikes
IMF warns Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is at risk as trade union strikes loom over budget cuts to government benefits.
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Pakistan discusses $7 billion bailout reform agenda with IMF
Pakistan discusses its $7 billion bailout reform agenda with the IMF, focusing on taxation and economic stability.