Tag: stimulus

Global stocks rise as slowing China growth boosts stimulus prospects

Tue Jan 19, 2016/Reuters By Nigel Stephenson Shares in Europe and Asia rose and the dollar gained after data showing China’s economy grew last year at its slowest pace in 25 years prompted investors to anticipate more efforts to spur growth. Oil prices rose after strong Chinese fuel demand halted […]

IMF Advise G-20 to Avoid Premature Withdrawal of Stimulus

By Peter OBIORA InvestAdvocate Lagos (INVESTADVOCATE)-The international monetary fund (IMF) Wednesday advised the group of twenty (G-20) nations to avoid premature withdrawal of monetary accommodation as fiscal balances continue consolidating. This is contained in a staff report for finance ministers and central bankers in the upcoming G-20 meeting scheduled for […]