imf chief sees mild virus impact on global economy

IMF chief sees 'mild' virus impact on global economy

It is too early to tell the economic toll from the virus outbreak in China, but the hit to global growth should be "mild", International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday (Feb 12).
imf top deputy leaving fund amid leadership changes

IMF top deputy leaving fund amid leadership changes

The top American serving at the International Monetary Fund will leave his post at the end of the month amid a reshuffling of the top leadership, the fund said Friday (Feb 7).
us china have long way to go to resolve trade friction imf chief

US, China have long way to go to resolve trade friction: IMF chief

The United States and China still have a long way to go to resolve their trade disputes although the partial deal signed this week is a step forward, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday (Jan 17).
imf approves release of us 4984 million for ecuador

IMF approves release of US$498.4 million for Ecuador

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday (Dec 19) approved a delayed loan tranche for Ecuador, releasing nearly US$500 million under a three-year aid program.
world bank warns massive debt wave could crash on developing countries

World Bank warns massive debt wave could crash on developing countries

A wave of debt in emerging and developing nations has grown faster and larger than in any period of the last five decades and could end with another crisis, the World Bank warned on Thursday (Dec 19).
argentinas president elect rejects remaining imf money

Argentina's president-elect rejects remaining IMF money

Argentina's leftist president-elect Alberto Fernandez said on Tuesday (Nov 26) he would renounce the remaining US$11 billion tranche of the country's International Monetary Fund loan as soon as he takes office next month.
imf approves us 450 million loan tranche for pakistan

IMF approves US$450 million loan tranche for Pakistan

The IMF on Friday (Nov 8) praised Pakistan's economic performance and agreed on next steps, paving the way for release of another portion of a US$6 billion, three-year loan package.
imf chief says building peer pressure to follow trade rules

IMF chief says building 'peer pressure' to follow trade rules

With trade tensions undermining confidence and global growth, economic leaders are increasingly pushing each other to fix the shortcomings that fuelled the disputes, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said on Saturday (Oct 19).
imf cuts 2019 global growth estimate to 3 lowest since crisis

IMF cuts 2019 global growth estimate to 3%, lowest since crisis

The world economy is slowing to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis, amid continuing trade conflicts that have undercut business confidence and investment, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday (Oct 15).
new imf chief georgieva says world suffering synchronised slowdown

New IMF chief Georgieva says world suffering 'synchronised slowdown'

Grinding trade disputes are undermining the global economy, which is set to see its slowest growth in nearly a decade, the new IMF chief said on Tuesday (Oct 8).
kristalina georgieva named imf managing director

Kristalina Georgieva named IMF managing director

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday (Sep 25) formally selected Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria to be only the second woman ever to lead the 189-member institution.
renewed crisis in argentina puts imf under fire

Renewed crisis in Argentina puts IMF under fire

Despite a history of many IMF rescue programmes, Argentina once again faces a deepening financial crisis, raising questions about whether the Washington-based lender made a mistake in its dealings with Latin America's third largest economy.
imf board recommends rule change that would clear way for georgieva

IMF board recommends rule change that would clear way for Georgieva

The International Monetary Fund's board on Wednesday (Aug 21) recommended a rule change that would scrap the age limit for its leader, clearing the path to the top job for Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva.
imf aims to select new leader by oct 4

IMF aims to select new leader by Oct 4

The International Monetary Fund plans to select a new leader to replace Christine Lagarde at the global crisis lender by Oct 4, the IMF board announced on Friday (Jul 26).
imf downgrades world growth warns of precarious 2020

IMF downgrades world growth, warns of 'precarious' 2020

Global trade tensions, continued uncertainty and rising prospects for a no-deal Brexit are sapping the strength of the world economy, which faces a "precarious" 2020, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday (Jul 23).