hyperinflation

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Last month, the International Monetary Fund gave a grim assessment of Lebanon’s prospects for escaping its deepening financial crisis, saying that without reforms, the country is headed for hyperinflation.

From Seattle Times

IMF officials said continued inaction would leave the nation in a “never-ending crisis” in which it could spiral into hyperinflation.

From Seattle Times

Three quarters of the population lives in poverty and IMF officials recently warned the country could be headed for hyperinflation if no action is taken.

From Seattle Times

Ernesto Ramirez Rigo, the head of the IMF mission visiting Lebanon, said at a news conference Thursday at the end of their nine-day visit that continued inaction by Lebanese leaders would leave the nation in a “never-ending crisis” in which it could spiral into hyperinflation, “affecting the quality of life of many Lebanese for years to come.”

From Seattle Times

Conditions remain dire for a huge portion of the population, and while the hyperinflation that crippled the economy has moderated, prices still triple annually, among the worst rates in the world.

From New York Times