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Global Economy Likely To Avoid Recession Despite Tariffs: IMF Chief
The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.
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Economic Slowdown In These 3 Countries Will Impact The World In 2023: IMF
For much of the global economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as the main engines of global growth - the United States, Europe and China - all experience weakening activity, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.
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IMF Praises China's "Decisive" Move Away From Zero-Covid Policy
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund praised China's "decisive" move away from its hardline zero-Covid policy at a press briefing with the heads of other major economic institutions on Friday.
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IMF Says $10 Trillion Spent To Combat COVID-19 Pandemic, Far More Needed
Governments around the world have spent $10 trillion in fiscal actions to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout, but significant further efforts are needed, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.
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Full Global Economic Recovery Unlikely In 2021, Warns IMF Chief
The global economy will take much longer to recover fully from the shock caused by the new coronavirus than initially expected, the head of the International Monetary Fund said, and she stressed the danger of protectionism.
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World Bank's Kristalina Georgieva To Be First IMF Chief From Emerging Economy
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva was confirmed on Wednesday as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, the first person from an emerging-market economy to head the world's crisis lender with its $1 trillion in resources.
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Global Growth Is "Under Threat", Says Former IMF Chief Christine Lagarde
The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, warned Thursday that global growth is "fragile" and "under threat" and policymakers should work to reduce manmade vulnerabilities.
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World Bank Top Executive Poised To Head IMF After Christine Lagarde
A top executive at the World Bank, Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria, is now officially unopposed in her bid to become only the second woman ever to lead the International Monetary Fund, the fund announced Monday.
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US Economist David Lipton Named As Interim Leader Of IMF
American economist David Lipton will serve as interim leader of the International Monetary Fund, replacing Christine Lagarde who was nominated to head the European Central Bank, the IMF board announced Tuesday.
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Tensions Between US, China Are "Threat For World Economy", Says IMF Chief
The head of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that fresh trade tensions between the United States and China were the main threat to the world economy.
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Ivanka Trump To Join Angela Merkel At G20 Women's Summit In Germany Next Week
Ivanka Trump will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde in Berlin next Tuesday at a summit of women from leading world economies, the organisers said.
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IMF Chief Says 'Get-Tough' Politicians Threaten Trade
The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said politicians who campaigned on promises of protectionism and economic barriers were a threat to global trade.
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IMF Head Calls For Quick End To Brexit Uncertainty
The head of the International Monetary Fund called today for quick action to end uncertainty over Britain's vote to leave the European Union, which she said is dampening global economic growth.
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Arun Jaitley Heads To US Tuesday To Attend IMF-World Bank Meetings
Today Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will leave for a 10-day visit to the US to attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, a UN session on the drugs problem, and an interaction with American investors, said an official statement.
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IMF's Christine Lagarde: Trailblazer With A knack For Straight Talk
Five years ago Christine Lagarde smashed through the glass ceiling at one of the world's leading institutions, becoming the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund.
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Global Economy Likely To Avoid Recession Despite Tariffs: IMF Chief
The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.
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Economic Slowdown In These 3 Countries Will Impact The World In 2023: IMF
For much of the global economy, 2023 is going to be a tough year as the main engines of global growth - the United States, Europe and China - all experience weakening activity, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday.
-
IMF Praises China's "Decisive" Move Away From Zero-Covid Policy
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund praised China's "decisive" move away from its hardline zero-Covid policy at a press briefing with the heads of other major economic institutions on Friday.
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IMF Says $10 Trillion Spent To Combat COVID-19 Pandemic, Far More Needed
Governments around the world have spent $10 trillion in fiscal actions to respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout, but significant further efforts are needed, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.
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Full Global Economic Recovery Unlikely In 2021, Warns IMF Chief
The global economy will take much longer to recover fully from the shock caused by the new coronavirus than initially expected, the head of the International Monetary Fund said, and she stressed the danger of protectionism.
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World Bank's Kristalina Georgieva To Be First IMF Chief From Emerging Economy
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva was confirmed on Wednesday as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, the first person from an emerging-market economy to head the world's crisis lender with its $1 trillion in resources.
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Global Growth Is "Under Threat", Says Former IMF Chief Christine Lagarde
The former head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, warned Thursday that global growth is "fragile" and "under threat" and policymakers should work to reduce manmade vulnerabilities.
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World Bank Top Executive Poised To Head IMF After Christine Lagarde
A top executive at the World Bank, Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria, is now officially unopposed in her bid to become only the second woman ever to lead the International Monetary Fund, the fund announced Monday.
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US Economist David Lipton Named As Interim Leader Of IMF
American economist David Lipton will serve as interim leader of the International Monetary Fund, replacing Christine Lagarde who was nominated to head the European Central Bank, the IMF board announced Tuesday.
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Tensions Between US, China Are "Threat For World Economy", Says IMF Chief
The head of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that fresh trade tensions between the United States and China were the main threat to the world economy.
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Ivanka Trump To Join Angela Merkel At G20 Women's Summit In Germany Next Week
Ivanka Trump will meet German Chancellor Angela Merkel and International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde in Berlin next Tuesday at a summit of women from leading world economies, the organisers said.
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IMF Chief Says 'Get-Tough' Politicians Threaten Trade
The head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde on Tuesday said politicians who campaigned on promises of protectionism and economic barriers were a threat to global trade.
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IMF Head Calls For Quick End To Brexit Uncertainty
The head of the International Monetary Fund called today for quick action to end uncertainty over Britain's vote to leave the European Union, which she said is dampening global economic growth.
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Arun Jaitley Heads To US Tuesday To Attend IMF-World Bank Meetings
Today Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will leave for a 10-day visit to the US to attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, a UN session on the drugs problem, and an interaction with American investors, said an official statement.
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IMF's Christine Lagarde: Trailblazer With A knack For Straight Talk
Five years ago Christine Lagarde smashed through the glass ceiling at one of the world's leading institutions, becoming the first woman to head the International Monetary Fund.
