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FILTER RESULTS ►IMF Thinks U.S. Trying to Cut Deficits Too Quickly
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the U.S. is "getting carried away with [its] government austerity drive." Fox Business News reported that the IMF's fiscal affairs chief Carlo Cottarelli said, "We think this is just too much."...Show More Summary
Nigeria’s growth rate fails to ease poverty
Nigeria’s poverty rate should be falling faster given its economic growth this decade, a senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday. ||| Bloomberg Abuja Nigeria’s poverty rate should be falling faster given its economic growth this decade, a senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday. Show More Summary
Top IMF economist headed for a hedge fund
The Financial Times today reports on a hedge fund's move to hire a top International Monetary Fund economist: Hedge fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones has hired one of the International Monetary Fund’s most senior officials in a moveShow More Summary
IMF board OKs Cyprus loan, warns of risks
The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved a $1.3 billion, three-year loan to Cyprus on Wednesday, part of a larger international bailout to help the Mediterranean country avoid defaulting on its debt.But IMF Managing...Show More Summary
IMF Approves $1.3 Bln Cyprus Bailout
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it had approved a bailout of 1 billion euros (over $1.3 billion) for Cyprus, with the first installment of $110.7 million already allocated to the country’s government.
IMF trims its growth outlook for sub-Sahara
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) trimmed its sub-Saharan growth outlook yesterday to 5.4 percent in 2013 and 5.7 percent in 2014 but said that economic activity was being supported by rising investment and booming extractive industries. Show More Summary
Turkey pays off its IMF tab
Hurriyet reports that Turkey is clearing its debts to the International Monetary Fund: All of the debt Turkey owes to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be paid tomorrow, as the debt, which rounded up to $23.5 billion, will be...Show More Summary
Central Banks Want to Hold Emerging-Market Currencies
Central banks want to add Chinese yuan and other emerging market currencies to their emergency cash stocks, according to a new International Monetary Fund survey, a change that could redefine the world's reserve currencies.
Egypt confident of IMF deal
Egypt's new planning minister said he was confident the country would reach a deal with the International Monetary Fund. ||| Istanbul - Egypt's new planning minister said on Saturday he was confident the country would reach a deal with...Show More Summary
Why Successful Hedge Fund Managers Can Make A Killing Without Understanding Economics
I’m a money manager with roots in policy economics. I worked at the US Treasury under both a Republican and a Democratic administration. I did a tour of duty at the International Monetary Fund as well. For most of the 90s, I was a sovereign debt specialist/negotiator—when emerging market debt crises were the center of the financial universe. Show More Summary
IMF Chief Criticizes 'Abrupt' U.S. Budget Cuts
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By TOBY STERLIN
AMSTERDAM -- International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde criticized the U.S. government's budget policies as too tight Tuesday, in an appearance in Amsterdam that was interrupted by student protestors.
Lagarde said the U.S. Show More Summary
Egypt's Mursi brings more Islamists into cabinet
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi increased the influence of his Muslim Brotherhood over government in a reshuffle that replaced two ministers involved in crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund over a $4.8 billion loan.The...Show More Summary
IMF’s Lagarde urges all euro members to push for banking union
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - For European banking union to succeed, all EU member countries need to be in agreement, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said on Tuesday.
IMF: Greece making progress
Greece is “making progress” in overcoming “deep-seated problems”, the International Monetary Fund said. ||| Athens - Greece is “making progress” in overcoming “deep-seated problems”, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, while adding that finding a way to get the economy growing again after years of recession was vital. Show More Summary
IMF approves $932m loan for Jamaica
The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved a $932 million loan program for Jamaica. ||| Washington - The International Monetary Fund's executive board approved a $932 million loan program Monday for Jamaica aimed at helping the government begin cutting its borrowings and spark economic growth. Show More Summary
Irish Banks Were Bailed Out To Make Bill Gates Whole
Back in 2010, Brad Reed wrote about the Irish bank bailout for C&L. In exchange for a loan of up to €90 billion from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, Ireland will have to implement further austerity measures that involve raising taxes and cutting services. Show More Summary
Cyprus Parliament Approves Bailout
The agreement was passed in the 56-seat parliament as expected with 29 votes in favor and 27 against. Cyprus struck the 23 billion euro ($30 billion) deal with its euro partners and the International Monetary Fund last month.
More trouble for the IMF in Egypt
The International Monetary Fund's effort to negotiate a $4.8 billion loan with Egypt's government has hit new trouble on multiple fronts. First, Egypt's point person for the negotiations resigned, for reasons that remain unclear. Via...Show More Summary
Asia: Stronger Growth Ahead in 2013
Asia is gearing up for stronger growth in 2013, with the latest forecasts from international financial institutions and even noodle sales adding to the upbeat trend. According to the International Monetary Fund, the region will leadShow More Summary
As It Gets Its Latest European Lifeline, Life In Greece Is About To Get Even Harder
A few hours ago, Greek lawmakers approved a reform law to unlock about €8.8 billion of rescue loans from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. The law, which was a condition for further aid installments, passed easily with the solid backing of the three parties comprising Greece's ruling coalition, by 168 to 123 votes. Show More Summary
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