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The Case for a Global Policy Upgrade-Christine Lagarde

January 12, 2016/IMF  Introduction Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, Christian, mon cher ami! I am honored to pay tribute to someone who is greatly admired in all the different roles played in a very public life. As head of the Paris Club, Directeur du Trésor, Vice President of the ECB, […]

Nigeria says couple of OPEC members have requested emergency meeting

January 12, 2016/Reuters Nigeria’s oil minister said on Tuesday that a “couple” of members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) had requested an emergency meeting, adding that current market conditions support the need to hold such a gathering. Benchmark Brent crude oil futures LCOc1 were trading at […]

CEMAC: A Stronger Community for Stronger and More Inclusive Growth-Christine Lagarde

January 8, 2016/IMF Introduction Mr. Prime Minister, Ministers of Finance and Economy of CEMAC Member Countries, President of the CEMAC Commission Governor of the BEAC, Representatives of the CEMAC, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a privilege to speak before such a distinguished audience and at such an important moment for […]