International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Comment: Who's to blame for global imbalances?
The issue of the global economic imbalances has become a very political one. Does the current system of largely floating exchange rates allow for a resolution based on careful economic analysis or are we destined for a prolonged series of political…
Estimating China's 'equilibrium' real ex rate
This IMF Working Paper looks at a sample of studies that have attempted to estimate the "equilibrium" real value of China's currency. It suggests the wide variation in such estimates can be explained by various factors including the different…
IMF wants more accountable Bank of Italy
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday 2 November that the Italian government should toughen up a draft reform of the Bank of Italy to make the central bank more transparent and accountable.
Central bankers welcome Fed nominee
Following Ben Bernanke's nomination to succeed Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve, central bankers were out in force this week to welcome the move.
IMF Paper on international reserves
The IMF Working Paper "International reserves: Precautionary vs. mercantilist views, theory, and evidence" compares the importance of precautionary and mercantilist motives in the hoarding of international reserves by developing countries.
Rato: Economic impact of oil may not remain benign
IMF managing director Rodrigo Rato said in an article that there is a risk that the economic impact of high oil prices may not continue to be as benign as it has been up to now.
Rato on IMF's role in global financial stability
In the speech 'The role of the IMF in safeguarding global financial stability' given on 21 October Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said the last two decades have witnessed tremendous change in the global financial system.
Krueger on the IMF and price stability
In the speech 'A prize worth having: the IMF and price stability' given on 20 October Anne Krueger of the IMF said the success of Turkish economic reforms in recent years has been beyond all expectations.
Rato says US rates should rise, ECB hold
The US Federal Reserve should increase interest rates gradually but the European Central Bank should keep its rate on hold for now, the International Monetary Fund chief Rodrigo Rato said in an interview.
Rato urges caution as global rates set to rise
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo Rato said on Thursday 20 October that global interest rates are set to rise and investors must take that into account.
IMF's Rato welcomes GCC monetary union progress
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), gave a statement on Tuesday 18 October following a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the finance ministers and central bank governors of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation…
IMF chief congratulates Ingves
Rodrigo de Rato, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, congratulated Stefan Ingves on Tuesday 11 October, currently Director of the IMF's Monetary and Financial Systems Department (MFD), for his appointment as Governor of Sveriges…
Bank of Israel's Stanley Fischer visits Riksbank
On Monday 17 October, the governor of the Bank of Israel, Stanley Fischer, will visit the Riksbank. Mr Fischer has previously held the position of First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, IMF.
Rato to attend GCC meeting in Jeddah
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato will attend a meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors from the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council in Jeddah on 18 October.
IMF's Rato announces travel plans
IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato announced his intention to travel to China, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Belgium from 14-20 October.
G7 meeting fixed for London on Dec 2-3
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors will hold a special meeting in London on 2-3 Dec, a UK Treasury spokeswoman said on Tuesday 11 October.
US gains little by urging IMF to hound China
This recent article looks at comments by Tim Adams of the U.S. Treasury: that had the IMF used its power of "special consultations" with countries more often, it could now use moral suasion on China to make it accept a stronger yuan.
Statement by IMF's Rato on earthquake disaster
Rodrigo de Rato, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), made a statement on Saturday 8 October in Washington, D.C. regarding the earthquake affecting Pakistan, north India and Afghanistan.
IMF appoints new Director for Asia office
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato named Akira Ariyoshi as Director of the IMF's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific on Wednesday 5 October.
IMF's Deppler suggests German economic coalition
In an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, IMF European Department Director Michael C. Deppler said that a grand coalition would be best suited for determining a single economic policy in Germany.
IMF rebuffs US Treasury on China - Bravo!
After years of marginalization and soul-searching, the IMF seems to be finding its voice again, according to this article published on Wednesday 5 October. IMF chief Rodrigo de Rato isn't about to do the US's dirty work, by branding China as a currency…
IMF's Rato offers condolences on bombings
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato made a statement on Sunday 1 October expressing his deepest condolences at the terrorist attack in Bali.
IMF official calls for BOJ to 'be cautious'
A senior International Monetary Fund official on Monday 3 September urged the Bank of Japan to "be cautious" about ending its quantitative credit easing policy.
Financial de-dollarization: Is it for real?
De facto (unofficial) dollarization, defined as the holding by residents of assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency, is a policy concern in an increasing number of developing economies, according to this IMF Working Paper published on…