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IMF chief defends rate hikes after Trump slams 'crazy' Fed
12-10-2018 10:10
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday (Oct 11) defended central bank rate hikes in a veiled rebuke to Donald Trump after the US president blamed "crazy" Fed policies for contributing to financial market turmoil.
IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.7pc for 2018, 2019 as risks rise
09-10-2018 11:48
An upswing in economic risks due to rising trade tensions and debt levels has prompted the International Monetary Fund to cut its forecast for world growth for this year and next.
IMF chief urges 'revamp' of Japan economic policy
05-10-2018 11:02
The head of the IMF Thursday (Oct 4) called for an overhaul of Japan's economic policy, as the world's third-biggest economy battles stubborn low inflation, sluggish growth and a rapidly ageing population.
Pakistan defends its economic partnership with China
09-08-2018 09:04
Pakistan on Wednesday (Aug 8) defended its economic partnership with China, amid fears that the terms of opaque multi-billion dollar investments by Beijing could be exacerbating Islamabad's economic woes as it considers a fresh IMF bailout.
IMF warns China against aggressive economic stimulus
27-07-2018 11:18
China must resist taking aggressive stimulus steps as it navigates troubled economic waters as they could add to excessive debt levels leading to an "abrupt adjustment", the International Monetary Fund said Friday.
Growth forecasts upbeat due to FDI
25-07-2018 14:00
The International Monetary Fund and Standard Chartered Bank are quite upbeat about Vietnam’s bright economic prospects, fuelled by a strong inflow of foreign direct investment.
IMF warns excess trade surpluses aggravate tensions
25-07-2018 10:44
As trade frictions mount among the world's major economies, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday (Jul 24) that large trade surpluses in Germany and China together with the large US deficit could exacerbate that conflict.
IMF official says 'no evidence' China manipulating currency
25-07-2018 09:38
There is "no evidence" Chinese authorities have been intervening to move the exchange rate of the yuan, a senior International Monetary Fund official said on Tuesday (Jul 24).
Vietnam should reform amidst strong growth, says IMF
18-07-2018 09:52
Vietnam should undertake more ambitious reforms to tackle remaining distortions and capacity constraints, increase investment and reduce the external surplus amidst strong economic growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommended in its 2018 Article IV consultation with Vietnam released recently.
WB, IMF pledge to support Vietnam’s development
27-06-2018 12:15
The World Bank (WB) will continue to help Vietnam achieve its development goals, WB Chief Executive Officer Kristalina Georgieva told Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue during their meeting in Washington on June 26.
Argentina paralysed by anti-IMF deal strike
26-06-2018 08:56
Argentina ground to a halt on Monday (Jun 25) as public service unions blocked road, rail and air transport with a nationwide 24-hour strike in protest at the government's latest deal with the International Monetary Fund.
IMF approves US$50b aid programme for Argentina
21-06-2018 10:04
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday (Jun 20) formally approved a US$50 billion aid package intended to help Argentina confront inflation, budget deficits and a weakening currency.
IMF warns US fiscal, trade policies create risks to global economy
15-06-2018 09:17
President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies, and expansive tax cut at a time when the US economy is growing, are creating risks that could damage the domestic and global economies, the International Monetary Fund warned on Thursday (Jun 14).
Thousands in Argentina protest against utility costs, IMF
02-06-2018 08:42
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in the Argentine capital on Friday (Jun 1) to protest talks between the government and the IMF amid fresh public anger over a hike in utility prices.
IMF's Lagarde says ready to assist Argentina
11-05-2018 08:55
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde said on Thursday (May 10) she is ready to aid Argentina and wants talks on a financing package to be finalised quickly.
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