economy Head of IMF suggest eurozone leaders sign up to "rainy day" fund for f Christine Lagarde warns that rise of populism and protectionism could damage Europe's prosperity. 26/03/2018
economy IMF says UK could do better in annual report UK PLC gets poor marks and Brexit is partially to blame says bank. 14/02/2018
Davos 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. 22/01/2018
economy 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 20/12/2017
Greece 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 29/10/2017
economy 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. 12/10/2017
economy World economic growth strong – IMF The IMF has said that the global upswing in economic activity is strengthening despite issues in US and UK 10/10/2017
Greece 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. 07/09/2017
world news 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. 24/07/2017
Germany 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. 12/06/2017
Greece 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. 23/05/2017
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. 16/05/2017
economy IMF sees improved growth for Asia but also risks The International Monetary Fund warns of "significant" uncertainty and risks to growth for Asia even as it raises its growth forecast. 09/05/2017
Greece Greece reaches bailout reform deal with creditors An agreement has been announced, paving the way for emergency funds for Athens in return for more painful reforms. 02/05/2017
USA IMF drops pledge to fight protectionism The IMF committee had previously warned protectionism posed a risk to global growth. 23/04/2017
economy IMF and World Bank: Trump trade face-off The heads of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank are upbeat on working successfully with the Trump administration. 20/04/2017
economy IMF raises growth predictions, frets about protectionism The International Monetary Fund has raised its global growth forecast for 2017 but warned protectionist policies could undermine the modest recovery. 18/04/2017
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. 12/04/2017
economy Ukraine's central bank governor quits Ukraine's Central Bank governor Valeria Gontareva has resigned in a blow to reform plans for its battered corruption-plagued economy. 10/04/2017
Greece Brexit coming, Grexit looming? New impasse in the negotiations of the Greek program raises fears of a repeat of a "Greek drama" 21/03/2017
Greece IMF letter bomb inquiry focuses on Greece An envelope which exploded at the European offices of the International Monetary Fund in Paris on Thursday bore a Greek return address. 17/03/2017
France Letter bomb injures IMF employee after Greek militants announce campaign Paris is on high alert after a letter bomb sent to the IMF’s office there exploded on Thursday, as it was opened by a secretary, injuring her in the face and… 16/03/2017
France Letter bomb injures IMF employee An International Monetary Fund (IMF) employee was injured by a letter bomb a day after a similar device was sent by Greek militants to German Finance 16/03/2017
economy Greek leader Tsipras upbeat despite major downward growth revision Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is upbeat even though Greece's economy performed much worse than thought in the final three months of 2016. 06/03/2017
View Obama's men out, Trump's in: What impact on global finance? As central bankers bid farewell to the devil they know, financial regulation has entered a period of high uncertainty – and high anxiety for policymakers as they await an announcement from Mar-a-Lago. 01/03/2017
Greece Greece: Stalled talks resume- new measures to come Last week’s Eurogroup was just a first step towards a final deal between creditors and the Greek government in order for the bailout programme to get again back on… 28/02/2017
