Sep 25 Bulgarian economist to head International Monetary Fund By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Kristalina Georgieva succeeds Christine Lagarde who is stepping down to take over as head of the European Central Bank. Continue reading
Apr 26 U.S. economy grew 3.2 percent in Q1. Could that alleviate recession worries? By Gretchen Frazee GDP outpaced expectations in the first three months of 2019, but lackluster consumer spending has some economists predicting growth will dip later this year. Continue reading
Apr 11 IMF official warns global economy facing various threats By Martin Crutsinger, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said that while her agency is forecasting a rebound in growth next year that forecast is "subject to downside risks."… Continue reading
Apr 02 IMF chief says global economy is at a 'delicate moment' By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Christine Lagarde said the IMF does not forecast a recession in its updated economic outlook to be released next week, but she called the current situation "precarious."… Continue reading
Jan 21 IMF predicts global economic growth to slow amid trade tensions By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The International Monetary Fund expects 3.5 percent global growth this year, down from 3.7 percent in 2018. Continue reading
Oct 01 Gita Gopinath appointed chief economist of International Monetary Fund By Gretchen Frazee Gopinath, a professor at Harvard University, will be the first woman to hold the position. Continue reading
Apr 21 U.S. defends tough trade stance at global finance meeting By Paul Wiseman, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The United States is resisting pressure to back off President Trump's America First trade policy at a meeting of global finance leaders worried about the threat of a damaging trade war. Continue reading
Apr 22 Global finance leaders dodge conflict with Trump White House By Paul Wiseman and Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Global finance leaders sought to avoid conflict with the Trump administration over trade and environmental policy. Continue reading
Apr 04 Slowdown in productivity jeopardizes financial and social stability, IMF chief says By Kristen Doerer The global slowdown of productivity since the Great Recession has negative consequences for growth and income that look hard to unwind, warned International Monetary Fund managing director Christine Lagarde in a speech in Washington Monday. Continue reading
Feb 22 Photo: Greece distributes food as it sinks into depression By News Desk The monthly food supplies that were given out in February by an Athens Municipality-run centre are pictured in Athens, Greece. Continue reading