Business
The International Monetary Fund has trimmed its outlook for the U.S. economy, citing the number of uncertainties that surround President Trump’s plans to boost economic growth.
June 27, 2017
World & Nation
A letter exploded Thursday at the French office of the International Monetary Fund, slightly injuring one person, amid heightened security around Europe after a string of deadly attacks.
March 16, 2017
As expected, the International Monetary Fund announced that Michel Camdessus, head of the French central bank, had been unanimously chosen by the 151 member governments to be the fund’s new managing director.
Dec. 22, 1986
Mexican Finance Minister Gustavo Petricioli signed loan agreements Tuesday worth $3.64 billion with three international finance agencies, which he said will enable his country to resume economic growth next year at an annual rate of 3% to 4%.
July 23, 1986
The International Monetary Fund is investigating whether its leader and a former employee had an improper relationship.
Oct. 19, 2008
WASHINGTON -- The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday lowered its forecast for U.S. and global economic growth this year, citing the European recession and reduced demand worldwide.
July 9, 2013
The International Monetary Fund will set up a special $8.4-billion fund to help its poorest member nations, most in sub-Saharan Africa, meet their financial obligations.
Dec. 31, 1987
The Mexican economy took a worrisome turn Wednesday as the peso, resisting all efforts to stabilize it, tumbled to a new low against the dollar amid soaring interest rates and deepening uncertainty in the nation’s financial markets.
Nov. 9, 1995
Finance Minister Ernane Galveas of Brazil said Friday that problems with the International Monetary Fund over Brazil’s inflation make it impossible to complete refinancing of $45 billion in debt with international banks before the present Brazilian government ends its term March 15.
Feb. 9, 1985
The International Monetary Fund announced that it will lend debtor governments more money if they are hit unexpectedly by higher interest on their old debts.
Aug. 29, 1988