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17 Jan 23
Concerns over an extended period of high inflation will lead to the European Central Bank raising interest rates higher than expected, ratings agency Fitch has said.
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28 Oct 22
The possibility of recession was not enough to keep the European Central Bank from doubling its deposit rate in an attempt to get inflation down.
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22 Jul 22
The European Central Bank has ended eight years of negative interest rates, increasing its deposit rate for the first time since 2011 in response to high inflation.
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3 Feb 22
The European Central Bank has voted to hold interest at historic lows this month, despite inflation reaching record highs.
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4 Nov 21
The European Central Bank is unlikely to hike interest rates next year, as inflation is forecast to reduce over the medium term, according to president Christine Lagarde.
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10 Sep 21
The European Central Bank has said it will begin to reduce its emergency Covid-19 asset purchasing in the coming months, as the region recovers from the pandemic.
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10 Dec 20
The second wave of Covid-19 has led to the European Central Bank committing to buy €500bn more bonds to help the eurozone economy cope with the continuing fallout of the pandemic.
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19 Mar 20
An emergency €750bn package has been launched by the European Central Bank as it tries to soften the blow of the coronavirus pandemic in the eurozone.
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19 Jul 19
The race is on to find a successor to Christine Lagarde, who has resigned as managing director of the International Monetary Fund after being nominated to become the next president of the European...
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29 Apr 19
The head of the IMF has praised China’s promise to keep close tabs on infrastructure debts that result from its Belt and Road Initiative.
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4 Apr 19
The global economy is at a “delicate moment” due to trade tensions and financial tightening, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has warned.
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4 Mar 19
Countries could boost their economies by as much as 35% if they tackle sexism and get more women into work, IMF head Christine Lagarde has said.
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25 Jan 19
Low- and middle-income countries need to improve public financial management to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and get the most value for money, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
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7 Jan 19
Simone Rensch looks at whether state-backed digital currencies are the future and cash a thing of the past.
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2 Oct 18
The world’s economic growth outlook is looking “less bright” because of rising trade protectionism and high levels of debt, the International Monetary Fund chief has warned.
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17 Sep 18
There will be economic costs for remaining EU countries as well as the UK if there is a ‘no-deal’ Brexit next year, the head of the International Monetary Fund has warned.
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26 Jun 18
The members of the eurozone should work together to build resilience against future economic downturns, the International Monetary Fund chief has warned.
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14 Jun 18
The global economic outlook is bleak, with trade risks on the horizon following G7 meetings, the International Monetary Fund chief has warned.
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21 Mar 18
G20 countries should work together to boost sustainable growth and “avoid the temptation of inward-looking policies”, International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has urged.
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28 Feb 18
Southeast Asia should put greater emphasis on economic diversification, regional trade and prepare for technological changes, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
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12 Feb 18
Nations in the Arab world should cut their public sector pay bills and stop allocating jobs through cronyism if they want to grow economically, International Monetary Fund managing director Christine...
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13 Oct 17
Rich countries could raise their top rate of tax without damaging growth, the head of the IMF has said.
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4 Apr 17
Governments must take an active role and “unleash entrepreneurship” if productivity is to be improved, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.
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13 Feb 17
Countries can “leapfrog” periods of slower development by linking tax policy reform with measures to improve collection and administration, Christine Lagarde has said.
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20 Dec 16
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has been found guilty of negligence linked to the misuse of public funds during her time as French finance minister.
17 Jan 23Concerns over an extended period of high inflation will lead to the European Central Bank raising interest rates higher than expected, ratings agency Fitch has said.
28 Oct 22The possibility of recession was not enough to keep the European Central Bank from doubling its deposit rate in an attempt to get inflation down.
19 Jul 19The race is on to find a successor to Christine Lagarde, who has resigned as managing director of the International Monetary Fund after being nominated to become the next president of the European...
4 Mar 19Countries could boost their economies by as much as 35% if they tackle sexism and get more women into work, IMF head Christine Lagarde has said.
7 Jan 19Simone Rensch looks at whether state-backed digital currencies are the future and cash a thing of the past. web_digital_currency_istock-485732055-1.png ISTOCK...
12 Feb 18Nations in the Arab world should cut their public sector pay bills and stop allocating jobs through cronyism if they want to grow economically, International Monetary Fund managing director Christine...
