International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF letter on the famine in Niger
In a letter published by The Independent newspaper on Friday 5 August, the IMF's Director of External Relations, Thomas Dawson, defended the Fund against accusations that the IMF contributed to the crisis in Niger.
IMF letter on prospects for ECB rate cut
In a letter published by the Financial Times on Tuesday 9 August, Michael Deppler of the IMF said international developments suggest that the worst may be over on growth in the eurozone but point to further upward pressure on headline inflation because…
IMF Paper: The use and abuse of Taylor Rules
The IMF Working Paper "The use and abuse of Taylor Rules: How precisely can we estimate them?" published on Tuesday 9 August draws attention to inconsistencies in estimating simple monetary policy rules and their implications for policy advice.
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The fear that demand in many leading economies has been sustained only by a housing and real estate "bubble" is often seen as one of the biggest risks facing monetary policymakers.
IMF's Rato concludes Ukraine visit
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, issued a statement Friday 5 August at the conclusion of his visit to Kiev. The IMF chief said he was confident on Ukraine's economic outlook.
Progress toward regional integration in the WAEMU
The IMF Working Paper "Ten years after the CFA franc devaluation: Progress toward regional integration in the WAEMU" takes stock of the achievements toward integration in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) 10 years after the 1994…
IMF statement on G-8 proposal for debt relief
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, issued a statement after Wednesday's meeting to discuss the proposal for HIPC debt cancellation agreed by the G-8 Summit on 8 July.
IMF's Rato offers congratulations to Moreno
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato congratulated Luis Alberto Moreno on Wednesday 27 July following his election as President of the Inter-American Development Bank. Rato said his diplomatic experience and leadership will benefit Latin America's…
IMF chief draws fire over style as leader
This article published on Wednesday 27 July suggests a whispering campaign has begun in Washington against IMF chief Rodrigo de Rato. They accuse Rato of being a hands-off manager who spends too much time abroad and eyes Spain's highest elected office,…
IMF's Rato says no case for sanctions on China
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato said in an interview on Thursday 28 July that there is no case for trade retaliation against China because of its foreign exchange policy.
IMF's Rato saddened at Sharm el-Sheik bombings
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato issued a statement on Monday 25 July in reaction to the 23 July bombings in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt.
IMF's Krueger on Asia and the world economy
In the speech 'Mutual interdependence: Asia and the world economy' given on 30 June Anne Krueger of the International Monetary Fund said the experience of Korea, China and other Asian countries underlines the crucial importance trade plays in fostering…
The future of the International Monetary System
Is the international financial architecture debate over? Not according to leading experts gathered together in a new book which tries to identify the key trends that will fashion the international financial system in the years ahead.
IMF's Rato on the global economy
In the speech 'Challenges and perspectives of the global economy' given on 16 June Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said these are relatively good times for the global economy.
Rato on the IMF in a changing world
In the speech 'The IMF in a changing world' given on 8 June, Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said to maintain the IMF's effectiveness, it is essential for our membership to resolve the difficult issues that have been raised about our own governance.
Sweden's Heikensten on the IMF
In the speech 'The IMF - Mandate, means and governance in a changing world' given on 8 June Lars Heikensten of the Sveriges Riksbank said the IMF's overall objective is still valid and its instruments for reaching this objective - surveillance, lending…
Interview: David Dodge
The governor of Canada’s central bank explains how the institution has contributed to the country’s remarkable recent economic performance.
IMF's Krueger on the future of Turkey's economy
In the speech 'Turkey's economy: A future full of promise' given on 5 May Anne Krueger of the IMF said the need for structural reform is never-ending in the modern global economy and this is true here in Turkey as elsewhere.
IMF's Rato on economic development in the Americas
In a speech on 'Opportunities and challenges for economic development in the Americas' given on 20 April, Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said Latin America is likely to see a further decline in inflation in 2005.
IMF's Krueger on macro policies for EU accession
In the speech 'Macroeconomic policies for EU accession' given on 6 May Anne Krueger of the IMF said the turnaround in Turkey's economic performance has been remarkable. There is every reason to expect further rapid growth, sustainable over a long period.
IMF's Krueger on trade policy and global insertion
In a speech on 'Trade policy and the strategy for global insertion' given on 19 April, Anne Krueger of the IMF said Latin America, like most parts of the world, is currently experiencing more buoyant growth than it has seen for some time.
IMF's Krueger on the challenge of economic policy
In the speech 'Bismarck's warning: The challenge of economic policy reform in the twenty-first century' given on 5 April, Anne Krueger of the IMF said in many respects, the global economic environment is unusually favourable at present. The prospects for…
IMF's Rajan on global current account imbalances
In a speech on 'Global current account imbalances: Hard landing or soft landing' given on 15 March, Raghuram Rajan of the IMF said foreign private investors are more important than central banks in funding the United States current account deficit.
IMF's Rato on sustaining global growth & stability
In the speech 'Sustaining global growth and stability-The role of the IMF' given on 6 April Rodrigo Rato of the IMF warned that the poor state of US finances combined with rising interest rates and high oil prices are a threat to global growth.