IMF proposes $50bn plan to end the pandemic The IMF has proposed a $50 billion plan to end the Covid-19 pandemic, with a target of vaccinating at least 40% of the world's population ... Business • 21 May
Yellen tells world's big economies: spend big US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of the risk of a permanence divergence in the global economy in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, ... Business • 08 Apr
Help for low-income nations tops agenda at G20 meeting G20 finance ministers and central bankers are taking part in a video conference today to coordinate post-pandemic recovery plans, increase help for the poorest Covid-hit ... Business • 07 Apr
NTMA completes repayment of bilateral loan from UK The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has today completed the repayment of Ireland's bilateral loan from the UK. Business • 26 Mar
IMF chief warns pandemic leaving some countries behind The crisis caused by the pandemic is leaving many economies lagging behind, increasing the plight of the poor, a problem made worse by "uneven" access ... Business • 24 Feb
IMF warns investors against complacency Investors may have become overly complacent about financial conditions, which poses the risk of a sharp downturn in markets, the IMF has said. Business • 27 Jan
"Very likely" IMF will cut growth forecasts further International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said it was "very likely" the Fund would cut global growth forecasts further as the coronavirus pandemic was ... COVID-19 • 12 May 20
IMF boss says UK should seek longer Brexit transition Britain should ask for an extension to its post-Brexit transition period to ease uncertainty at a time when the world economy is being hammered by ... Business • 16 Apr 20
IMF calls for spending as G7 pledges to 'join forces' The Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, has said more money will need to be spent by governments "to prevent long-lasting economic damage". Business • 16 Mar 20
IMF cuts global growth forecasts as India falters The International Monetary Fund has today trimmed back its 2020 global growth forecasts due to sharper-than-expected slowdowns in India and other emerging markets. Business • 20 Jan 20
Donohoe to discuss Brexit while in US for IMF meeting Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe travels to Washington today to attend the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Business • 16 Oct 19
IMF trims 2019 China growth forecast as US tariffs bite The IMF trimmed its 2019 growth forecast for China today as the US trade war and weak demand at home take a toll on the ... Business • 15 Oct 19
IMF cuts euro zone growth outlook as Germany lags The IMF has today slashed its growth estimates for the euro zone, which was dragged lower by export-powerhouse Germany, Europe's biggest economy and a casualty ... Business • 15 Oct 19
IMF warns global outlook remains 'precarious' The world economy is slowing to its weakest pace since the global financial crisis, as the US-China trade war undercuts business confidence and investment, the ... Business • 15 Oct 19
EU divided as Bulgaria's Georgieva heads IMF vote The number two of the World Bank Kristalina Georgieva has emerged on top in a vote of EU ministers as the bloc's candidate to become ... World • 02 Aug 19
IMF job? Ask me later, says Bank of England's Carney Bank of England Governor Mark Carney tried to bat away questions about whether he wants to succeed Christine Lagarde as head of the International Monetary ... Business • 11 Jul 19
France denies Franco-German deal on Carney for IMF job France is still pushing for a European consensus around a candidate to run the International Monetary Fund, the finance ministry said last night. Business • 10 Jul 19
Ex-British finance chief Osborne eyes IMF role - media Former British finance minister George Osborne is lining up a bid to replace Christine Lagarde as head of the International Monetary Fund, UK newspapers reported ... Business • 04 Jul 19
Lagarde to rely on political skill at ECB A shrewd negotiator who has run the IMF but has little monetary policy experience, Christine Lagarde will face the challenge as the European Central Bank's ... Business • 03 Jul 19
Lagarde's ECB nomination puts IMF into succession race The nomination of Christine Lagarde as European Central Bank president has thrust the International Monetary Fund into an early, unanticipated search for a new leader. Business • 03 Jul 19
Amid trade tensions & Brexit worries, IMF cuts outlook The International Monetary Fund has today cut its global economic growth forecasts for 2019 and warned growth could slow further due to trade tensions and ... Business • 09 Apr 19
Lagarde warns against over-reliance on monetary easing International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde has today warned countries against relying too much on monetary policy to counter another economic downturn. Business • 24 Jan 19
IMF says economic slowdown to come sooner than expected The International Monetary Fund has said it expects a global economic slowdown to come sooner than expected. Business • 23 Jan 19
Donohoe talks in US to focus on US-Irish relations Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe is in Washington this week for a series of meetings with senior US politicians as well as officials of the ... Business • 10 Dec 18
IMF's Lagarde warns against trade and currency wars International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde has warned countries against engaging in both trade and currency wars, saying these wars would hurt global growth ... Business • 11 Oct 18
