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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.

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday the global economy was rebounding from the financial crisis but recovery remains unbalanced.

Thailand's economy emerges from recession after a pick up in exports, government figures show.

The United States will lead the rich world's economic recovery over the next two years while Japan and major European economies flounder by comparison, according to Reuters polls of more than 200 economists.

As they try to recover, the U.S. and Europe could use a refresher course in Eastern studies.

China's undervalued yuan is triggering an international currency war that risks undermining the global economic recovery, U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said.

Stocks tumbled for a second day Friday after concerns grew that the deep spending cuts under Europe's bailout plan would slow a global recovery.

Economist says recovery is stronger than thought; 4-percent economic expansion expected this year.

As global trade recovers, expect a return to pre-crisis current account dynamics.

The euro region finally sees some modest growth, as Spain and Ireland straggle behind.