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IMF Christine Lagarde Calls for Global Cooperation and Strong Policies to Sustain the Growth Momentum

March 18, 2017/IMF Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), issued the following statement today at the conclusion of the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Baden-Baden, Germany: “Our meeting showed once again that the G20 provides a critical platform […]

Statement by Managing Director Christine Lagarde on the Explosion in the IMF’s Paris Office

March 16, 2017/IMF Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has made the following statement today in Frankfurt, Germany: “I have been informed about the explosion in the IMF’s Paris office, which caused injuries to one of our staff. I have been in touch with the office, […]

Bank Of England: Bank Rate Held At 0.25per cent,

Culled—Proshare March 16, 2017/News The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.  At its meeting ending on 15 March 2017, the Committee voted by a majority of 8-1 to maintain […]