Agencies
International Monetary Fund
Who they are
Created at the Bretton Woods conference in July 1944 and in formal existence from 27 December 1945, the IMF watches the world's economies and lends to countries in balance-of-payments trouble. It has 191 members and sits in Washington, D.C.
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What they publish on Mexico
| What | How often |
|---|---|
| World Economic Outlook, with forecasts for every member | Twice a year (April and October), with updates in January and July |
| Article IV consultation with Mexico | Yearly |
| Flexible Credit Line arrangements with Mexico | As agreed |
Track record
From the IMF's own forecast file, 1991 to 2024: the year-ahead growth forecast for Mexico was too high in 19 of 34 years (average bias +1.3 points); the year-ahead inflation forecast was too low in 25 of 34 years. Full record: What the experts expected.