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The International Monetary Fund groups 190 countries; its aim is to secure financial stability.
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World 'clearly' in recession, IMF says
The fund is now seeking ways to prevent the decline from getting even worse.
COVID-19-hit Iran asks IMF for aid amid US sanctions
Iran has requested an IMF emergency loan for the first time in 60 years, but US sanctions might stand in the way.
Lebanon: From the penthouse to the outhouse
A decade after China-like growth, Lebanon has defaulted on foreign debt as it heads deeper into economic crisis.
Business with China in times of the coronavirus
The coronavirus is affecting German companies with Chinese operations.
Former IMF chief Kenneth Rogoff speaks out
Kenneth Rogoff, a professor a former chief of the IMF, spoke to DW about BlackRock's decision to set up a $500 million sustainable investment fund, and the need for big business to change climate policy.
IMF cuts global growth forecast
Despite a moderate pickup in growth, the IMF has said the global economy is still vulnerable to "policy missteps."
Strike by Indian workers over Modi business plans
Millions of Indians have gone on strike over PM Narendra Modi's policies, especially plans to privatize state-run firms.
Imran Khan's word is his bond
Pakistan is seeing a large inflow of foreign investment in debt instruments, but longer-term confidence is unclear.
Lagarde will need all her skills as ECB chief
The new central bank chief inherits an almost empty toolbox to fight low inflation and weak growth in the eurozone.
Draghi symbolically passes baton to Lagarde
Political leaders have wished incoming ECB chief Christine Lagarde a good start as she takes over from Draghi.
Fernandez wins Argentine presidential vote
Center-left candidate Alberto Fernandez capitalized on rising poverty, soaring inflation and a battered currency.
Iran's economy plummets under weight of sanctions
After two years of successive contraction, recent reports paint a grim outlook for Iran's economy in 2020.
Central banks and climate change
Central banks and large-scale investors play an important part in the fight against global warming.
IMF urges big hike in carbon prices to save Earth
The move would drastically increase the cost of fossil fuels, but the IMF say it can be done.
New IMF chief calls for Germany to spend on infrastructure
New IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva called for coordinated efforts to fight the sluggish global economy.
Ecuador president leaves Quito amid unrest
Moreno claims his predecessor, Rafael Correa, is attempting a coup.
IMF selects Bulgarian economist as new chief
Georgieva succeeds Christine Lagarde, and is the first person from an emerging economy to lead the body.
Lagarde wins EU Parliament backing as next ECB chief
The nod from EU lawmakers paves the way for Lagarde to take up the post in November.
Argentina's peso, stock exchange plunge
Argentina's currency and the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange have plummeted, with the peso closing down 15% to the dollar.
EU picks Georgieva to head IMF
EU ministers have selected Bulgaria's Kristalina Georgieva as the bloc's choice to head the International Monetary Fund.
A European to lead the IMF, again?
EU governments are trying to agree on one European candidate to succeed Christine Lagarde at the helm of the IMF.
IMF downgrades global growth outlook
With uncertainty on the horizon, the IMF has downgraded its outlook for the global economy.
Bretton Woods at 75: Has the system reached its limits?
Seventy-five years ago, a meeting in the town of Bretton Woods laid the foundations for today's global economic order.
Christine Lagarde steps down as IMF chief
Christine Lagarde says she now has more clarity on her nomination to be the next head of the European Central Bank.
IMF's criticism of German family firms is flawed
Brun-Hagen Hennerkes rejects the IMF's stance that family firms share part of the blame for Germany's rising inequality.
Pakistan's Khan draws ire over rising taxes
Pakistani PM Khan is facing a backlash over his economic policies, with public discontent growing over increased taxes.
Who is Christine Lagarde?
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde will become the European Central Bank's next president in November.
IMF warns of fintech financial disruption
The business model of banks and insurance companies is under threat from service providers and startups.
Zelenskiy laughing all the way to PrivatBank
Ukraine’s new president Volodymyr Zelenskiy is facing questions about his choice of economic policy personnel.
IMF deal a 'political blow' to PM Imran Khan
Pakistan has secured a bailout package from the IMF in a desperate attempt to get out of a crippling economic situation.
IMF World Economic Outlook puts Ghana in the lead
Ghana's economic strength is expected to soar in 2019. Many other African countries lag far behind.
AfricaLink on Air - 16 April 2019
Task force recommends recognition of intersex people in Kenya++Sudan protesters toughen stand calling for civilian rule
German finance minister defends spending after IMF criticism
Finance Minister Olaf Scholz rebuffed an IMF call for Germany to do more to help stimulate the world economy.
Italy cuts growth forecast sharply lower
Italy's populist government has conceded a weakening economy with the growth forecast cut to 0.2%.
David Malpass approved as new World Bank president
David Malpass, a critic of global financial institutions, has been approved as the new president of the World Bank.
Jordan: Hundreds protest IMF-backed tax law
Jordan's government almost collapsed in the summer after it tried to pass a deeply unpopular tax bill.
Who is to blame for Africa’s debt crisis?
Corruption and mismanagement are part of the problem, but activists say the international community plays a role.
Argentinians protest over austerity budget
Parliament is set to vote on an austerity budget as part of its bailout deal with the IMF.
Pakistani PM Imran Khan seeks Chinese loan
Pakistan's state minister for revenue tells DW why the PM's China visit is crucial for his country's economic stability.
DW Business – Europe & Asia
Cathay Pacific suffers large-scale hack - Thousands protest against austerity measures - Boracay reopens to tourists
Argentines protest against austerity measures
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest the austerity measures
Africa's new debt crisis
Help is harder to come by as Africa faces its highest debt level in 17 years.
Italy sends disputed budget to Brussels
The budget is set to increase Italy's deficit and put Rome on a collision course with Brussels.
Pakistan: Is PM Khan's popularity waning?
The by-election was viewed as a test to the popularity of PM Khan, who's under pressure for "mishandling" the economy.
IMF chief to visit Riyadh despite concern over journalist
Ankara claims to have evidence that Jamal Khashoggi was murdered at the Saudi embassy, an allegation Riyadh denies.
A toxic cocktail for the world economy
Henrik Böhme
It's too early to talk of a doomsday scenario, but the economic risks shouldn't be ignored, says DW's Henrik Böhme.
Italy approves controversial budget targets
Italy's parliament has approved a controversial new budget law, which includes a 2.4 percent public deficit target.
Markets still reeling on growth and trade fears
Global markets are sliding and jittery. So is US president Donald Trump, who says the Fed is "crazy"
Can Imran Khan tackle Pakistan's colossal economic woes?
Wracked by a raft of financial and structural challenges, Pakistan has become an economic basket case.
IMF's Lagarde defends US rate hikes
Her support came after Donald Trump had called the Fed's policies "crazy" and harmful.
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