IMF chief says low inflation can hit European growth

IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned on Friday that low inflation could damage growth in Europe and urged the European Central Bank to maintain a flexible policy.

Paris: IMF chief Christine Lagarde warned on Friday that low inflation could damage growth in Europe and urged the European Central Bank to maintain a flexible policy.

"Obstinately low inflation can seriously undermine growth," said Lagarde, who recently hinted that the 3.6 percent global growth forecast for 2014 may have to be trimmed.

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