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Global economy looking good says IMF chief

IMF chief Christine Lagarde says she is optimistic about the future of the world economy and believes the long-awaited global recovery is taking place.

Economy

IMF to Germany: spend more!

The International Monetary Fund urges the German government to stop giving balancing the budget a higher priority than investment.

Economy

IMF's Lagarde upbeat on growth, worried about protectionism risks

The International Monetary Fund's Christine Lagarde says the global economic recovery is gaining momentum but could be cut off by protectionism.

Economy

IMF's Lagarde: Trump good for US in the short term, but less so for world trade

International Monetary Fund's Christine Lagarde says Trump's policies likely good for US economy in the short term but repercussions for global trade.

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USA

IMF’s Lagarde: More economic transparency means more prosperity

Economic transparency can make countries more financially stable and prosperous, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said.

France

IMF chief Christine Lagarde found guilty over tycoon payout

A French court ruled the country's ex-finance minister was negligent over a 400m euro state payment, but issued no sentence.

World News

Christine Lagarde vows to fight allegations of negligence at Paris trial

IMF chief Christine Lagarde vowed to fight “allegation by allegation” on the first day of her trial in Paris where she is being accused of negligence in allowing the misuse of public…

France

IMF chief Lagarde 'confident' ahead of negligence trial in France

The head of the International Monetary Fund goes on trial in Paris over her role in a state payout to businessman Bernard Tapie when she was finance minister.

France

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde loses appeal, ordered to stand trial for negligence

International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is to stand trial from December 12 for her role in a 400-million-euro payout when she was France’s Economy…

World News

IMF' Lagarde to stand trial over 400 million euro state payout

France's highest appeals court has ruled that IMF head Christine Lagarde must stand trial for her role in a 400 million euro state payout to French businessman Bernard Tapie.

United Kingdom

Lagarde says IMF stands ready to moderate Brexit effects

With the financial and stock markets in turmoil steady hands are needed on the levers of international finance and the International Monetary Fund’s director Christine Lagarde was quick to reassure th

Economy

IMF's Lagarde warns Brexit is a "concern for the whole world"

Head of the International Monetary Fund Christine Lagarde has been speaking in Vienna where without calling on Britain to vote to stay in the EU she did say there was a clear economic case against an

France

Female ex-ministers speak out against sexual harassment in French politics

Seventeen women who have served as ministers in France say they will no longer keep quiet about sexual harassment in politics. The signatories span

Economy

Blunt Brexit warning from International Monetary Fund's Lagarde

IMF head Christine Lagarde warns there would be no economic positives from Britain leaving the EU and the impact would range from "pretty bad to very, very bad".

World

IMF's Lagarde on Panama Papers, Greece default risk, refugee crisis & more

There does not appear to be much to smile about when it comes to the global economy these days: new massive tax evasion scandal; Europe’s continuing

Economy

Growth and Brexit top agenda at G20 finance meeting

Weakening global growth and the implications of Britain leaving the European Union are the two big talking points for G20 financial leaders meeting in Shanghai.

Economy

IMF calls for G20 coordinated stimulus to keep global economy from stalling

The International Monetary Fund is urging the G20 to plan now for a coordinated stimulus programme to keep the slowing global economy from stalling.

Economy

Sole candidate Lagarde re-elected to second term as International Monetary Fund head

Christine Lagarde has been re-elected to a second five-year term as head of the International Monetary Fund with the world's economy in the doldrums, and the IMF facing difficult loan decisions for Gr

Economy

Lagarde seeks second term as head of the IMF

Head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, has announced she will run for a second term as managing director of the financial institution.

France

IMF chief Christine Lagarde vows to fight negligence trial

Christine Lagarde, the head of the IMF, says she will be appealing a decision by a French court that she stands trial for her role in the payment of