Christine Lagarde set for second term as IMF chief
IMF chief Christine Lagarde became assured Thursday of a second five-year term after the global financial institution announced there were no other candidates for the position.
Feb 11, 2016, 22:26 PM IST
Time to turn words into climate action: IMF chief
"The Paris Agreement is a critical step forward for addressing the challenge of global climate change in the 21st century," Lagarde said in a statement.
Dec 13, 2015, 01:52 AM IST
Now 'right moment' for carbon tax: IMF chief
The time is right for governments to introduce taxes on carbon emissions, which would help fight global warming and raise badly needed revenue, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said.
Oct 08, 2015, 07:07 AM IST
India a bright spot in slowing world economy: IMF chief
IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said that global growth will likely be weaker this year with only a modest acceleration expected in 2016 but India remains a bright spot.
Oct 01, 2015, 08:55 AM IST
IMF `will continue to work` on stability for Greece: Lagarde
"The purpose of what we`re doing is to actually restore stability of the economy in Greece, this is what we`ll continue to do. We`ll continue to work," Lagarde told reporters before joining a meeting of eurozone finance ministers.
Jun 27, 2015, 17:55 PM IST
IMF`s Lagarde says `no period of grace` for Greek debt payment
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned cash-strapped Greece Thursday it will get no extra time to make a huge debt payment due at the end of the month.
Jun 18, 2015, 17:52 PM IST
Germany, France usher Greece back to negotiating table
"It was a very friendly, constructive exchange, but it`s also clear that there must be more work with the three institutions. There is a lot to do," Merkel told reporters on the sidelines of an EU summit in Riga.
May 23, 2015, 08:44 AM IST
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan brushes off talk of top IMF role: Report
The head of RBI, Raghuram Rajan, has brushed off talk that he could be a candidate for the top job at the International Monetary Fund when Christine Lagarde`s term ends next year, according to a newspaper interview.
Apr 08, 2015, 10:36 AM IST
IMF chief hails AIIB as US mellows down criticism
IMF chief Christine Lagarde today hailed China-funded Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as Beijing reached out to a suspicious US, saying any country willing to join the USD 50 billion multinational lender is welcome.
Mar 23, 2015, 19:03 PM IST
IMF head welcomes China-backed bank on Beijing visit
Lagarde made the comments as she wrapped up a five-day visit to China and after a host of European countries announced their intention to sign up for the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Mar 23, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
India a bright spot on cloudy global horizon: Christine Lagarde
She reiterate global growth forecast of 3.5 percent in 2015 and 3.7 percent in 2016. She also said that asynchronous policy shifts may lead to excessive volatility.
Mar 16, 2015, 13:01 PM IST
India better prepared for external financial shocks: IMF
India is better positioned to cope with external financial shocks than most emerging market economies, International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde said.
Mar 16, 2015, 09:54 AM IST
IMF chief Christine Lagarde to begin 2-day visit to India today
Christine Lagarde, the chief of the International Monetary Fund will begin her 2-day trip to India on Monday during which she is likely to meet the country's top leadership including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mar 16, 2015, 09:42 AM IST
IMF chief sees 'better news' at last for advanced economies
IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Wednesday that major advanced economies were seeing "better news" thanks to cheap oil, currency shifts and low interest rates that encourage investment.
Mar 12, 2015, 02:57 AM IST
Cheaper oil `bolsters` ECB case for more stimulus: Lagarde
IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday encouraged the European Central Bank to unleash fresh stimulus on the ailing eurozone, saying falling global oil prices increase the risk of deflation.
Jan 15, 2015, 23:32 PM IST
Lower oil prices will boost global economy: IMF chief Lagarde
The recent decline in oil prices will help boost global economy, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has said, as global oil prices have tumbled to multi year low.
Dec 02, 2014, 08:58 AM IST
IMF chief promises 'belly-dance' if US endorses reforms
Frustrated with the US Congress's refusal to vote through crucial reforms at the International Monetary Fund, IMF chief Christine Lagarde has promised a show if they do -- a belly dance.
Oct 10, 2014, 10:40 AM IST
IMF's Lagarde says women vital for global recovery
Empowerment of women and equal opportunities are crucial for driving a stronger global economic recovery, and for revitalising Japan, the head of the International Monetary Fund said on Friday.
Sep 12, 2014, 17:59 PM IST
Ukraine may need more aid: IMF chief Lagarde
The first installment of the aid, worth $3.19 billion, was disbursed in early May.
Jul 30, 2014, 00:02 AM IST
Global recovery to accelerate in 2015: IMF
Lagarde estimated that growth in China this year would be between 7 and 7.5 percent.
Jul 06, 2014, 14:05 PM IST
