Imf Says Policymakers Should Use All Measures

LONDON (Reuters) - Policymakers in advanced economies should use all available tools to boost growth, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Friday, calling for bold action to weather a "dangerous new phase" of recovery.

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