IMF defends negative rates as ''net positive'' for economies
Negative interest rates are a "net positive" for economies where they are deployed, but there are limits to how low they can go, the International Monetary Fund`s monetary and capital markets chief said on Wednesday.
Apr 13, 2016, 22:22 PM IST
IMF says financial stability risks rising, urges bank asset repair
World financial markets have calmed after turmoil earlier this year, but more needs to be done to ensure global financial stability amid slowing growth, weak commodity prices and worries about China`s economy, the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday.
Apr 13, 2016, 21:14 PM IST
Jaitley arrives in US to attend WB, IMF meetings
During his week-long stay in the US, Jaitley would also travel to New York to meet with private sector leaders with an objective to attract foreign direct investments to India.
Apr 13, 2016, 19:37 PM IST
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecast amid 'major' challenges
The IMF cut its growth forecasts for the eurozone on Tuesday as the refugee crisis, terrorism and the threat of Britain choosing to exit the EU weighed on the outlook.
Apr 12, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
IMF cuts US growth outlook, warns of rising protectionism
The IMF lowered its forecast for the US economy Tuesday and warned that the protectionist sentiments voiced in the US presidential election campaign were a threat to global growth.
Apr 12, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
IMF cuts Japan growth forecasts, warns over deflation
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday cut its growth forecast for Japan, saying the economy would shrink next year as a sales tax rise dents consumer spending and warning of a return to deflation.
Apr 12, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
IMF raises China outlook to 6.5% but warns of 'spillover'
With the outlook for global growth darkening, a sharper downturn in China "could lead to a more generalised slowdown" in emerging markets and advanced economies, the IMF said in its April 2016 World Economic Outlook.
Apr 12, 2016, 21:04 PM IST
Worried IMF cuts world growth forecast to 3.2%, warns over Brexit
The International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that the global economy faces wide-ranging threats from weak growth and rising protectionism, warning of possible "severe" damage should Britain quit the European Union.
Apr 12, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
IMF warns over Brexit and 'fraying' EU integration
The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday of potentially "severe" economic damage from a British exit from the European Union and voiced strong worries over generally deteriorating support for EU integration.
Apr 12, 2016, 20:39 PM IST
India to notch up to 7.5% growth in 2016-17: IMF
Driven by private consumption and increased industrial activity, India's growth is projected to notch up to 7.5 percent in 2016?17, overtaking China's GDP by more than 1 percent, the IMF said on Tuesday.
Apr 12, 2016, 20:38 PM IST
IMF keeps gloomy Saudi Arabia growth outlook
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday maintained its gloomy economic forecasts for Saudi Arabia due to low oil prices and lowered its expectations for the Middle East and North Africa overall.
Apr 12, 2016, 20:35 PM IST
India has potential to grow between 8 to 10%, says CEA Arvind Subramanian
India's economy has the potential to grow between eight to 10 percent if the country continues the pace of reforms, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) Arvind Subramanian has said.
Apr 12, 2016, 10:32 AM IST
Arun Jaitley to leave for US on Wednesday for IMF-WB meet
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will on Wednesday leave for the United states on an official visit during which he will attend the IMF-WB meeting and hold sessions with institutional investors and pension funds.
Apr 11, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
IMF chief ramps up call for global action as growth risks increase
The global economy`s already modest prospects will decline further unless authorities take stronger action to boost growth, the head of the IMF warned on Tuesday, saying the Fund would cut its headline forecasts next week.
Apr 05, 2016, 21:06 PM IST
Christine Lagarde says negotiating 'in good faith' with Greece on debt
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday that her team was continuing to negotiate with Greece "in good faith" over its debt issues.
Apr 05, 2016, 15:34 PM IST
Global market shocks from China will only increase: IMF
Global market spillovers from China`s economic shocks will only increase in coming years as the country`s financial influence grows and the yuan`s use as a funding currency broadens, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.
Apr 04, 2016, 19:20 PM IST
IMF chief denies threat to pull out of Greek bailout
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde denied on Sunday that IMF staff would push Greece closer to default as a negotiating tactic on a new Greek bailout deal, which she said was "still a good distance away."
Apr 04, 2016, 11:38 AM IST
IMF chief says `good distance away` from Greek debt deal
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde on Sunday told Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras that "we are still a good distance away" in negotiations for a debt deal for hard-up Athens.
Apr 04, 2016, 09:26 AM IST
Greece wants IMF explanations over Wikileaks report: official
Greece today demanded "explanations" from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after Wikileaks said the lender sought a crisis "event" to push the indebted nation into concluding talks over its reforms
Apr 02, 2016, 18:07 PM IST
IMF urges innovation to battle global growth slowdown
Facing slowing growth in the global economy, the International Monetary Fund called today for policies that support research and development to promote innovation.
Apr 01, 2016, 02:05 AM IST
