Germany is damaging the European economy
Under Schäuble and since, Germany has been a wrecking ball to the European economy
Christine Lagarde
Lagarde: market stability should not be subject of Trump's tweets
Former head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde, who was confirmed last week as the next president of the European Central Bank, said U.S. President Donald Trump is responsible for many of the …
Christine Lagarde appointed as head of ECB
European Union leaders confirmed the appointment of Christine Lagarde as the new chief of the European Central Bank, replacing Mario Draghi from November 1. Lagarde’s confirmation for a …
Lagarde: desire of Trump and Xi Jinping to hold trade talks - significant progress
The desire of U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to engage in talks to resolve a trade dispute between the two countries is a significant progress, managing director of the …
Washington and Beijing destroy global trading system
World Bank, IMF: US, China are not playing by trade rules
Christine Lagarde warns global economic risks have materialised
After sounding the alarm in recent years about threats to the global economy, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said risks had begun to materialise and were slowing growth. Three months since …
Lagarde: Georgian economy demonstrates signs of recovery
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, praised the progress in the economic growth of Georgia after she met with Georgian Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze in Washington …
IMF puts itself at odds with Trump over US economy
The US budget deficit could trigger an upsurge of inflation and interest rates that shakes financial markets, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund. In a statement following its regular Article IV assessment of the …
SPIEF 2018 kicks off in St. Petersburg
The 22nd annual International Economic Forum (SPIEF) kicks off in Russia’s city of St. Petersburg at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center and will last for three days. The events of the forum have been banded …
IMF to upgrade its outlook for global growth
The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde said that 'the long-awaited global recovery is taking root' and that three-quarters of the globe is enjoying an economic upswing in 'the …
Letter bomb at IMF's Paris office injures female employee
A female employee of the International Monetary Fund was injured today when a letter bomb posted to the world lender's Paris office blew up as she opened it, Reuters reports. The explosion was caused by a homemade device, the head …
IMF: inequalities trigger economic crisis
The middle class is gradually growing at a global level, but it is in crisis in developed countries, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, said at the World …
Davos 2017 to discuss 'Responsive and responsible leadership'
The 47th World Economic Forum, which annually brings together leading representatives of political and business elites, will open in the Swiss ski resort of Davos today. About 50 heads of state and government, including the British Prime …
Lagarde: Russia's Central Bank governor has done fantastic work
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde gave a positive assessment of the steps taken by the Russian authorities, including the Central Bank of Russia, to maintain macroeconomic stability, Russian …
Chinese yuan becomes IMF reserve currency, IMF, world economy,
The Chinese yuan has been added to the IMF reserve basket, becoming the first currency to be added to the list since the emergence of the euro in 1999. The official entry was made Saturday, …
G20 leaders agree to oppose protectionist policies
Climate change is one of the few areas where there was concrete action taken at international summit
Christine Lagarde: IMF closely monitors situation in Turkey
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said quick action by Turkey’s central bank and other agencies has helped calm financial markets after an attempt by members of the military to unseat President Recep Tayyip …
IMF improves outlook on Russia's economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has improved the outlook for the Russian economy. In April 2016, the IMF said that Russia’s economy could decline by an additional 1.8% this year, in May it improved its outlook on Russia’s GDP …
New Economic Challenges Ahead for Caucasus, Central Asia
Following a period of rapid growth, the 25th anniversary of independence for the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region comes at a time of economic challenges. The decline in oil prices and the economic slowdown in China, Russia, and …
Lagarde: world economy suffering legacy of 2008 crisis
The IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde commented on the current situation in the world economy on the sidelines of the G7 Ise-Shima Summit. According to her, the world is "no longer in a 2008 moment." …