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IMF set to give Chinese currency a stamp of approval

Nov 26, 2015
The renminbi may get a special status the dollar and other currencies have.

Lessons from Cyprus on handling debt crisis

Jun 30, 2015
A look back at the 2013 debt crisis in Cyprus. Were lessons learned that could help Greece?

Greece manages to make IMF repayment

May 11, 2015
Greece has authorized repayment of a multimillion dollar loan to the International Monetary Fund, but the country's problems persist.

This might hurt a bit: The downside of Ukraine's IMF loan

Feb 12, 2015
A $17.5 billion IMF package for Ukraine comes with challenging conditions.

IMF creates global safety net for poorest countries

Feb 5, 2015
It's special ‘shock’ fund offers debt relief to help deal with crises like Ebola.

Will Greek voters make a great leap?

Polls suggest that elections this Sunday could bring to power a hard-left party called Syriza

IMF offers mixed economic picture, all eyes on Europe

Oct 8, 2014
The U.S. is 'the one eyed man in the country of the blind.'

For public good, not for profit.

IMF chief wants U.S. to raise the minimum wage

Jun 16, 2014
Lagarde said more policy changes would lead to "medium-term fiscal growth."

The IMF gave Ukraine $17 billion. Now what?

May 1, 2014
The IMF approves a $17 billion loan for Ukraine as separatists in Eastern Ukraine seize power and Russia threatens.