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Address at the U.S. Ex-Im Bank Conference Washington, DC, April 23, 2015 As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. I would like to thank Susan Axelrod for her kind introduction, and thank you to the U.S. Ex-Im Bank for giving me the opportunity to speak about the importance of expanding global trade – especially at this …
March 23, 2015 Ms. Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today concluded a five-day visit to China and issued the following statement: “It has been a great pleasure to be back in China once again and to witness the vibrancy of its economy and society, and the dedication of its people …
March 22, 2015 Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), today made the following statement on the death of Lee Kuan Yew, first Prime Minster of Singapore: “It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Lee Kuan Yew, Founding Father of Singapore. He was a visionary statesman …
March 17, 2015IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde today concluded a two-day visit to India and issued the following statement: “I am delighted to have returned to India these past few days to see first-hand the remarkable dynamism of this great country. “In Delhi, I met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, and …
Global growth will receive a boost from lower oil prices, which reflect to an important extent higher supply. But this boost is projected to be more than offset by negative factors, including investment weakness as adjustment to diminished expectations about medium-term growth continues in many advanced and emerging market economies. Global growth in 2015–16 is …
Opening Remarks at the 2014 High-Level Caribbean Forum October 23, 2014As prepared for Delivery The most honorable Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, Honorable Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Members of the Diplomatic Community, Representatives of International Organizations and Bilateral Partners of the Caribbean, Friends and Colleagues, Good morning. On behalf of the IMF, I would …
October 20, 2014 Introducing the October 2014 IMF Regional Economic Outlook: Sub-Saharan Africa, Ms. Antoinette Sayeh, Director of the IMF’s African Department commented today: “The strong growth trends of recent years in the sub-Saharan Africa region are expected to continue. The region’s economy is forecast to continue growing at a fast clip, expanding by about 5 …
Milan, Italy — September 12, 2014 Good Afternoon! I am very pleased to speak before this distinguished group today. I would like to thank our Italian hosts for their gracious hospitality. This meeting brings together policy makers from two diverse regions that face some common challenges and opportunities. Today I would like to briefly discuss …
Beijing, China, March 23, 2014 As prepared for delivery Your Excellence, Vice Premier ZHANG Gaoli, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen; Good morning. Zao Shang Hao! 早上好！ It is a great privilege to be back in Beijing, especially among such esteemed company, marking the 15th anniversary of the prestigious China Development Forum. I would like to thank Mr. Li Wei and his …
February 20, 2014 On January 27, 2014, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with India. India’s growth has slowed markedly, reflecting global developments and domestic supply constraints, while inflation remains stubbornly high. Led by falling infrastructure and corporate investment, the slowdown has generalized to other sectors of the …