economy 08/06/2018 Argentina announces $50bn standby deal with IMF Agreement is a turning point in a country where many blame the IMF for the 2001 economic crisis
Argentina 08/06/2018 Argentinians unhappy with country's new IMF deal The International Monetary Fund is meeting in Washington approve a €42 billion after President Mauricio Macri reached out to ease the country's financial woes.
Jordan 07/06/2018 Jordan's new PM will drop a tax law bill It's after it saw widespread protests during last week against IMF-driven economic policies that critics say have eroded living standards
economy 06/06/2018 Jordan struggles to meet the challenges of a modern economy The country also has to deal with a massive and costly influx of refugees from Syria & Iraq, for which it feels it does not get enough recognition or support.
no comment 03/06/2018 Several thousand protest in Jordan It's after the prime minister refused to scrap an IMF-backed tax reform bill at the weekend saying he needs the extra revenue for public services.
Greece 03/06/2018 Details revealed of latest Greek bailout Centeno plans to get backing from the International Monetary Fund for the latest euro zone debt relief offer for Greece.
economy 15/05/2018 GDP grows across European Union The European Union’s statistics office, Eurostat, has released the first estimate of European GDP growth for 2018, with both the European Union and the Euro Area growing by 0.4 per cent.
Argentina 10/05/2018 Argentina's peso protests Two weeks of financial market volatility has seen the peso hit new lows and the central bank increase interest rates up to 40%
economy 26/03/2018 Head of IMF suggests eurozone leaders sign up to "rainy day" fund for future economic crises Christine Lagarde warns that rise of populism and protectionism could damage Europe's prosperity.
economy 14/02/2018 IMF says UK could do better in annual report UK PLC gets poor marks and Brexit is partially to blame says bank.
Davos 22/01/2018 Davos kicks off with good and bad news The World Economic Forum opens with a warning that global economic growth is picking up, but too many people are being left out.
economy 20/12/2017 IMF says its pre-Brexit gloomy forecast is proving to be true Britain’s economy is already suffering from its vote to leave the European Union according to International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde
Greece 29/10/2017 Man arrested in letter-bombs to EU officials terror probe Greek counter terrorism officers have arrested a man in connection with a number of parcel bombs sent to EU officials in March 2017. Police
economy 12/10/2017 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 10/10/2017 World economic growth strong – IMF The IMF has said that the global upswing in economic activity is strengthening despite issues in US and UK
Greece 07/09/2017 Macron says IMF should have smaller role in European bailouts During a trip to Athens, the French President called for greater financial solidarity between European countries, saying that dealing economic matters in the Eurozone, should be the prerogative of Eurozone members.
world news 24/07/2017 UK and US growth forecasts down Both the US and the UK are to have a slower economic growth than previously predicted according to the International Monetary Fund.
Germany 12/06/2017 Merkel urges more investment, weapons for Africa Germany is calling on Western nations to help Africa tackle the poverty and conflict driving migrants into Europe.
Greece 23/05/2017 Eurogroup delays fresh funds to Athens Euro zone finance ministers have failed to agree a deal with Greece which is needed to unlock the next instalment of its multi-billion euro bailout.
economy 16/05/2017 IMF to Germany: spend more! The International Monetary Fund urges the German government to stop giving balancing the budget a higher priority than investment.
