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I.M.F. Reduces Forecast for U.S. Growth

The International Monetary Fund lowered its estimates for economic growth for 2012 and 2013, and urged policy makers to do more to help the housing sector in the United States.

 

IMF: Spanish banks need $46 billion

Spain Bailout

Spain's banks need at least 40 billion euros (about $46 billion) in fresh capital to preserve the country's financial stability, the International Monetary Fund said Friday in an eagerly-awaited report.

 

IMF: No bailout plans for Spain in the works

The International Monetary Fund says it has not been asked by Spain for a bailout and has not begun preparing one.

 

Prosecutor launches new Strauss-Kahn rape probe

A French prosecutor on Monday opened a preliminary investigation into allegations of rape in a Washington hotel by former IMF chief and one-time French presidential hopeful Dominique Strauss-Kahn.

 

Greece must stick to bailout terms: IMF's Lagarde

Christine Lagarde

Political leaders in Greece need to show the resolve to stay in the euro zone, which will require Athens to stick to the terms of its rescue package, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Thursday.

 

New Sex Allegations Against Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Investigators are examining allegations that Dominique Strauss-Kahn may have been involved in a rape at a Washington hotel in 2010, a spokesperson at the prosecutor’s office in Lille said on Friday.

 

Maid's NY suit vs. Strauss-Kahn can proceed

A hotel maid's sexual assault lawsuit against Dominique Strauss-Kahn can go forward to trial, a judge ruled Tuesday, rebuffing the former International Monetary Fund leader's diplomatic-immunity claim....

 

Strauss-Kahn charged with 'aggravated pimping'

Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn was charged in France for his alleged participation in a prostitution ring, prosecutors said.

 

Global economy on recovery path, risks remain: IMF chief

IMF: Christine Lagarde

The global economy has stepped back from the brink of danger and signs of stabilization are emerging from the euro zone and the United States, but high debt levels in developed markets and rising oil prices are key risks ahead, the IMF said on Sunday.

 

IMF approves $36.7 billion bailout for Greece

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday approved a 28 billion euro ($36.7 billion) bailout for Greece, part of a broader international rescue package for the debt-strapped euro zone member.

 

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