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Global Growth Is "Under Threat", Says Former IMF Chief Christine Lagarde

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday September 20, 2019

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.

IMF Explains Why India's Economic Growth Is "Much Weaker Than Expected"

India News | ANI | Friday September 13, 2019

International Monetary Fund or IMF on Thursday said that India's economic growth is "much weaker" than expected due to corporate and environmental regulatory uncertainty and "lingering weakness" in some non-bank financial companies.

US, China Tariffs May Lower Global GDP By 0.8% In 2020: IMF

World News | Reuters | Thursday September 12, 2019

Tariffs that have been imposed or threatened by the United States and China could shave 0.8% off global economic output in 2020 and trigger additional losses in future years, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday.

World Bank Top Executive Poised To Head IMF After Christine Lagarde

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 10, 2019

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.

Hayley Atwell Cast in Mission: Impossible 7 Alongside Tom Cruise

Akhil Arora | Monday September 9, 2019

Hayley Atwell is teaming up with Tom Cruise for the next Mission: Impossible movie, writer-director Christopher McQuarrie and the Marvel star revealed Friday.

IMF Warns Increasing US Tariffs Could Cut China's Growth Sharply

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 10, 2019

China's economy already is slowing amid the trade conflict with the United States, but if Washington were to ramp up tariffs even further it could cut Chinese growth sharply, the IMF warned Friday.

IMF Cuts India's Growth Projection To 7% For 2019

Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 23, 2019

However, India will still be the fastest growing major economy of the world and much ahead of China, IMF said.

"Trade Tensions Sapping Strength Of World Economy": IMF Cuts Global Growth

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 23, 2019

Global trade tensions and continued uncertainty are sapping the strength of the world economy, which faces a "precarious" 2020, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

Pakistan Needs To Mobilize Tax Revenue, Cut Debt, Says IMF

India News | Reuters | Monday July 22, 2019

Pakistan needs to mobilize domestic tax revenue to ensure funds for social and development programs, while reducing debt, the acting director of the International Monetary Fund said on Sunday after a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Christine Lagarde To Resign As IMF Chief In September

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 17, 2019

Christine Lagarde will resign from the International Monetary Fund on September 12 as she awaits final word on her nomination to the presidency of the European Central Bank, she announced Tuesday.

Pakistan's Economy At "Critical Juncture", Needs Bold Reforms: IMF

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

Pakistan's economy is at a "critical juncture" where it needs an ambitious and bold set of reforms, the International Monetary Fund has said, days after the global lender agreed to give a $6 billion bailout package to the cash-strapped country.

IMF Says Pakistan Bailout Sets Ambitious Fiscal Targets

World News | Reuters | Monday July 8, 2019

The $6 billion loan package for Pakistan approved by the International Monetary Fund last week will require "very ambitious" fiscal measures and sustained commitment for the bailout to succeed, IMF officials said on Monday.

IMF Approves USD 6 billion Loan For Pakistan With Tough Conditions

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

The IMF has approved a three-year USD 6 billion loan for cash-strapped Pakistan with tough conditions to address its balance of payment crisis and help the country's ailing economy return to "sustainable growth".

US Economist David Lipton Named As Interim Leader Of IMF

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 3, 2019

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.

IMF's Christine Lagarde Continues To Break Glass Ceilings

People | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 2, 2019

Christine Lagarde has made a career out of breaking glass ceilings in the halls of international finance and is now poised to break one more, leading the European Central Bank.