International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF's Rato on the Palestinian National Authority
In a speech given on 1 March, Rodrigo de Rato of the International Monetary Fund predicted the Palestinian Authority's economic plan would lead to growth.
IMF's Rato on correcting global imbalances
In a speech on 'Correcting global imbalances - Avoiding the blame game' given on 23 February, Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said a current account deficit the size of the US's 'cannot be sustained indefinitely'.
IMF's Rato on global imbalances and global poverty
In a speech given on 23 February Rodrigo de Rato of the International Monetary Fund said global imbalances stemming from the mounting US current account deficit are a threat to the stability of the international financial system and require action to…
IMF's Rato on Latin America in the global economy
In a speech on 'Latin America in the global economy - Challenges and opportunities' given on 4 February, Rodrigo de Rato of the International Monetary Fund said global growth should remain robust in 2005 although at a slightly slower pace than a year…
IMF's Krueger: How stable is the global economy?
In the speech 'How stable is the global economy?' given on 11 February, Anne Krueger of the International Monetary Fund said economic policy makers around the world should act now to slow inflation and improve the flexibility and resiliency of the global…
IMF's Rato calls on ECB not to raise rates
International Monetary Fund managing director Rodrigo Rato asked the European Central Bank in an interview published on Friday 11 February not to raise eurozone interest rates.
IMF's Carstens on transparency and accountability
In the speech 'The role of transparency and accountability for economic development in resource-rich countries' given on 27 January Agustin Carstens of the IMF said transparency and accountability in resource-rich countries are critical for ensuring that…
IMF analysing options on gold
The International Monetary Fund is currently preparing a report on the possibility of selling or revaluing a portion of its gold reserves and the IMF staff analysis of the options will be eagerly awaited.
IMF's Krueger on reforming economies
In a speech on 'Shared experience: What reforming economies have in common' given on 14 January, Anne Krueger of the IMF said India should tread a cautious path as far as infrastructure spending is concerned, since too much spending can trigger high…
Krueger on China and the global economic recovery
In a speech on 'China and the global economic recovery' given on 10 January, Anne Krueger of the IMF said that China has not been able to moderate its rapid economic growth despite taking a series of steps to achieve a soft landing for the world's most…
Dollar statement important say G10 central bankers
Central bankers from the Group of 10 countries said on Monday 10 January that they are "confident" about global growth this year and welcomed comments by Treasury Secretary John Snow to support the dollar.
IMF's Rato on Russian inflation threat
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato warned Russian policymakers to focus on controlling inflation rather than stimulating growth, when he arrived on a visit to Moscow on Tuesday 16 November.
Frankel on currency crises
In the 2004 Mundell-Fleming lecuture, given at the IMF on 5 November, Professor Jeffrey Frankel examines currency crisis, and their political fallout.
News Analysis: Chinese central banker calls on the Fund to adjust
More countries should have a meaningful say at the IMF, according to Li Ruogu.
Iraq cb chief says debt relief needed to tap oil
Iraq's central bank chief said on Sunday 3 October that the country cannot fully exploit its huge oil reserves without "huge" debt relief.
Improving financial reporting
Can central banks apply international standards for financial reporting? Jeremy Foster investigates.
Gentlemen prefer bonds
Nick Carver looks at one way Asian central banks could boost local debt markets.
IMF says Turkey's cb independence important
A report on Turkey's performance under the most recent International Monetary Fund-supported economic program praised Turkey and its central bank for reducing the inflation rate to single-digits.
IMF's Carstens on the challenges facing the IMF
In a speech on 'The challenges facing the IMF' given on 27 July, Agustin Carstens of the IMF said he believes we have a good handle on the avenues that should be pursued for improving the Fund's ability to identify emerging problems. What is less certain…
Bundesbank's Weber on sixty years of Bretton Woods
In a speech on 'Sixty years of Bretton Woods: back to the future?' given on 23 July, Axel Weber of the Bundesbank said over the years the IMF has repeatedly expanded its policy of lending to debtors that are in arrears to the private sector (LIA policy)…
IMF delays Argentine loan
The International Monetary Fund has delayed approval of a $728 million loan payment to Argentina, forcing the country to draw on central bank reserves to pay back multinational lenders.
IMF's Prasad on growth and stability in China
In a speech on 'Growth and Stability in China: Prospects and Challenges' given on 17 April, Eswar Prasad of the IMF said what Chinese policymakers need is a potent set of tools to create the sort of economic transformation that would prepare China for…
IMF's Rato at the conference on Central America
In a speech given on 9 July Rodrigo Rato of the IMF said that "our research has clearly shown that small open economies benefit enormously from globalization, as long as they are well prepared for it. In particular, we have found that poverty declines in…