International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Sweden's Heikensten on the IMF
In the speech 'The IMF - Mandate, means and governance in a changing world' given on 8 June Lars Heikensten of the Sveriges Riksbank said the IMF's overall objective is still valid and its instruments for reaching this objective - surveillance, lending…
Interview: David Dodge
The governor of Canada’s central bank explains how the institution has contributed to the country’s remarkable recent economic performance.
IMF's Krueger on the future of Turkey's economy
In the speech 'Turkey's economy: A future full of promise' given on 5 May Anne Krueger of the IMF said the need for structural reform is never-ending in the modern global economy and this is true here in Turkey as elsewhere.
IMF's Rato on economic development in the Americas
In a speech on 'Opportunities and challenges for economic development in the Americas' given on 20 April, Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said Latin America is likely to see a further decline in inflation in 2005.
IMF's Krueger on macro policies for EU accession
In the speech 'Macroeconomic policies for EU accession' given on 6 May Anne Krueger of the IMF said the turnaround in Turkey's economic performance has been remarkable. There is every reason to expect further rapid growth, sustainable over a long period.
IMF's Krueger on trade policy and global insertion
In a speech on 'Trade policy and the strategy for global insertion' given on 19 April, Anne Krueger of the IMF said Latin America, like most parts of the world, is currently experiencing more buoyant growth than it has seen for some time.
IMF's Krueger on the challenge of economic policy
In the speech 'Bismarck's warning: The challenge of economic policy reform in the twenty-first century' given on 5 April, Anne Krueger of the IMF said in many respects, the global economic environment is unusually favourable at present. The prospects for…
IMF's Rajan on global current account imbalances
In a speech on 'Global current account imbalances: Hard landing or soft landing' given on 15 March, Raghuram Rajan of the IMF said foreign private investors are more important than central banks in funding the United States current account deficit.
IMF's Rato on sustaining global growth & stability
In the speech 'Sustaining global growth and stability-The role of the IMF' given on 6 April Rodrigo Rato of the IMF warned that the poor state of US finances combined with rising interest rates and high oil prices are a threat to global growth.
IMF's Rato on capital markets in a global economy
In the speech 'Capital markets in a global economy - Recent developments' given on 1 April Rodrigo de Rato of the IMF said "a continued measured withdrawal of stimulus remains appropriate" on US monetary policy.
IMF's Rato on prospering in a globalized economy
In a speech on 'Prospering in a globalized economy' given on 17 March, Rodrigo Rato of the International Monetary Fund said India is now, more than ever, a focus for international investors, who are eager to take part in a new India.
IMF's Carstens on Latin America and global economy
In a speech on 'Latin America and the global economy: Prospects for growth and stability' given on 4 March, Agustin Carstens of the IMF said we are going through a phase of growth and expansion that is important in both size and geographical coverage.
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.