International Monetary Fund Stories
Greece Bailout A ‘Good Distance Away,’ Says IMF Chief Ahead Of Lender Review
The talks between Greece and its lenders resume Monday even as the IMF said it was a “good distance away” from agreeing on the terms of the third bailout.
In WikiLeaks Release, IMF Officials Discuss Bailing On Greek Bailout
Greek leaders on Saturday sought an explanation from the International Monetary Fund after a WikiLeaks release about the country's financial crisis.
Global CO2 Emissions Stayed Flat In 2015 Even As World Economy Grew: Report
Worldwide carbon emissions from energy use stood at 32.1 billion metric tons, even as the global economy grew, the IEA said.
IMF’s Lagarde Calls For Growth-Supportive Monetary, Fiscal Policies
The call comes as policymakers the world over are struggling to revive their economies, which have been buffeted by slowing productivity and high debt.
Greece Debt Crisis: EU Lenders, IMF Seek To Resolve Differences Over Austerity Measures
The International Monetary Fund wants Greece to introduce additional spending cuts worth $2.75 billion before signing off on a third bailout.
Lenders Team May Return To Athens In Coming Week As Differences Narrow
The lenders have to assess whether Greece has delivered on promised reforms.
Iran Says European Banks Reluctant To Resume Transactions With It
Some American economic sanctions on Iran remain in place, which has contributed to “Iranophobia” among European financial institutions, one Iranian official says.
IMF To Identify Holdings Of China’s Yuan In Reserves Surveys
The International Monetary Fund’s move will aid China’s effort to secure a bigger role for its currency by revealing quarterly reserve holdings of yuan among the IMF’s 188 member countries.
IMF Projects India To Grow At 7.5 Percent In 2016, Recommends Banking, Tax Reforms
A collapse in oil prices and relatively low exposure to global financial turbulence should drive India’s economic growth the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday.
G20 Draft Communique Reflects Concerns Over Brexit, Refugee Crisis
Global finance leaders who are meeting in Shanghai also agreed to use all policy tools to boost global growth, but emphasized limitations over a central bank-led stimulus.
China Economy And Currency Sound, Says China’s Central Bank Governor Ahead Of G-20 Meeting, But Hints At Further Stimulus Measures
As G-20 finance ministers gather in Shanghai, central bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan says China has plenty of monetary policy tools to tackle its economic woes.
Jamaica Election 2016: Economic Concerns Could Influence Votes In Caribbean Country
Economic issues are expected to influence voters significantly as they elect a new national government Thursday.
In Bolivia, Voters Decide Whether To Give Leftist President Evo Morales A Fourth Term In Office
Depending on the outcome of a vote Sunday, Bolivian President Evo Morales, a self-described socialist, could stay in power until 2025.
IMF Elects Christine Lagarde To Second Term As Managing Director
French lawyer and former politician Christine Lagarde will lead the International Monetary Fund for another five years.
Ukraine Political Crisis 2016 Update: As Coalition Frays, Worries Over Economy And IMF Loan Grow
Ukraine's ruling coalition lost another party following a failed no-confidence vote that left Prime Minister Arseny Yatsenyuk in power.
Ukraine's President Calls For Prime Minister's Resignation Amid Political Crisis
After several officials quit, Ukraine's Parliament will hold a no-confidence vote on Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk.
Christine Lagarde’s IMF Second Term As Managing Director Set Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Christine Lagarde will face many challenges during her second term, including a decision over another Greek bailout program.
Ukraine Economic Crisis 2016: As IMF Loan Stalls, Young Politicians Struggle To Push Through Reforms
With the International Monetary Fund delaying its next tranche of aid to Ukraine, the country's young reformers face a growing political storm.
Greece Bailout: International Creditors To Begin Fresh Review Of Domestic Reforms
The lenders will start a review Monday of the progress Greece has made in implementing economic reforms it pledged under a massive bailout deal finalized last year.
Darling Of Davos, IMF’s Christine Lagarde May Have Second Term All Sewn Up
Christine Lagarde’s bid for another tour of duty as managing director of the International Monetary Fund appears to have broad support.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Seeking Second Term In Shadow Of Court Case
The International Monetary Fund’s Christine Lagarde already has been endorsed by a handful of major economies in Asia and Europe.
Davos 2016: Greece Promised New IMF Loans At Meeting With Lagarde And Tsipras
The country's troubled economy topped the agenda Thursday when its prime minister met with the leader of the International Monetary Fund.
Europe Refugee Crisis: IMF Chief Lagarde Says Refugees Could Boost Economy
New EU arrivals could boost the bloc’s GDP if they were integrated into the labor market, said the head of the International Monetary Fund.
Libyans Skeptical Of Libya's New U.N.-Brokered Unity Government Agreement
Libyans are skeptical about whether the deal announced Tuesday will end years of chaos and violence.
China GDP: IMF Says Emerging Markets Face ‘Great Challenges’ As Outlook Hinges on Beijing’s Ability To Manage Slower Growth
Developing economies like China, Brazil and Russia face their toughest test in the new year to restart sustainable growth.
IMF Cuts Global Forecast For Next 2 Years, But Growth Set To Be Faster Than 2015
Gradual economic recovery in big emerging markets like Brazil and Russia could offset the ongoing slowdown in China.
Greek Government Claims Majority To Enact Pension Bill Demanded By EU Creditors
The deputy prime minister voices confidence the parliament will pass measures demanded by creditors under the country’s latest bailout deal.
Amid Low Oil Prices, Will Nigeria Devalue Naira Currency? IMF, Buhari Meet Over Economic Crisis
Low oil prices and other conditions could lead to a currency devaluation, for which the International Monetary Fund is pushing.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde Forecasts Disappointing, Uneven Global Growth In 2016
Low productivity, ageing populations and the effects of the financial crisis are slowing growth, Christine Lagarde wrote in a German newspaper Wednesday.
China To Test Longer Yuan Trading Hours To Increase International Trade
The move is part of China's push to internationalize its currency, now part of the International Monetary Fund's Special Drawing Rights.