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IMF Says Mongolia's Economy Held Up in 2025 Despite a Coal Price Slump, But Warns on Inflation and Fiscal Slippage
- ▸The IMF's Executive Board concluded its 2026 Article IV consultation with Mongolia on August 6, finding the economy held up better than expected in 2025 despite a sharp drop in coal prices, with GDP growing 7.8% year-over-year through April 2026.
- ▸Inflation has re-accelerated since March 2026 on surging meat and energy prices, reaching 12.0% year-over-year in June and expected to stay near 10% by year-end.
- ▸The IMF urged Mongolia's government to submit a supplementary budget and reconsider a recently approved tax package, warning that fiscal slippage and rising debt are the biggest risks to the outlook.
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International Monetary FundIMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Mongolia2026-08-06
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