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Global finance leaders seek to bolster growth

YoopyaApr 16, 2016June 7, 20230

The leaders of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank pledged Thursday to redouble efforts to bolster shaky global growth prospects and combat increasing

IMF chief Lagarde under investigation in France

YoopyaAug 27, 2014June 15, 20230

PARIS (AP) — Christine Lagarde, the chief of the International Monetary Fund, was put under official investigation for negligence in a French corruption probe that

China urges IMF to give more power to emerging markets

YoopyaJan 16, 2014November 29, 20230

(Reuters) – China called on IMF member nations on Wednesday to stick to a commitment to give emerging markets more power at the global lender after U.S. lawmakers set

IMF chief warns a US default could spark recession

YoopyaOct 14, 2013March 17, 20240

The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has warned that a US default could tip the world into recession. In a US TV

Cyprus bailout: Deal reached in Eurogroup talks

YoopyaMar 25, 20130

Eurozone finance ministers have agreed a 10bn-euro bailout deal for Cyprus to prevent its banking system collapsing and keep the country in the eurozone. Laiki

IMF’s Lagarde voices concern over global economy

YoopyaJul 6, 20120

(Reuters) – The head of the International Monetary Fund expressed concern on Friday at a deterioration in the global economy, saying the outlook has become

Analysis: Lagarde’s next battle at IMF: power shift

YoopyaApr 23, 2012April 5, 20180

(Reuters) – Fresh from a big victory in raising $430 billion for the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde’s tougher test as head of the global

IMF chief seeks fresh funds for poor countries

YoopyaApr 23, 20120

By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of the International Monetary Fund on Sunday renewed a push to fully fund a $17 billion lending