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IMF gives Spain a thumbs up, warns of risks

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MADRID - Spain has made strong progress on fixing its economy, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, although it warned more steps were needed to tackle a difficult outlook.

IMF gives Spain a thumbs up, warns of risks

MADRID - Spain has made strong progress on fixing its economy, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday, although it warned more steps were needed to tackle a difficult outlook.

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Russia doesn't need fiscal, monetary stimulus - IMF

MOSCOW - Russia does not need to administer further stimulus, nor should it devalue the rouble, as the economy is running close to capacity, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday.

Business, 18 Jun 2013

IMF approves $1.27 billion disbursement to Ireland

WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund said Ireland was on track with the conditions of its bailout program, and disbursed the European country's next chunk of aid on Monday.

Business, 18 Jun 2013

IMF approves $1.27 billion disbursement to Ireland

WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund said Ireland was on track with the conditions of its bailout program, and disbursed the European country's next chunk of aid on Monday.

18 Jun 2013

Egypt in late stages of verifying reform plan with IMF - central bank

ABU DHABI - Egypt's government is in the late stages of verifying its economic reform programme with the International Monetary Fund before obtaining a $4.8 billion (3 billion pounds) IMF loan, its central bank governor said on Saturday.

Business, 15 Jun 2013

IMF urges repeal of 'ill-designed' U.S. fiscal cuts

WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund urged the United States on Friday to repeal sweeping government spending cuts and recommended that the Federal Reserve continue a bond-buying program through at least the end of the year.

Business, 14 Jun 2013

IMF head says "very happy" with EU troika cooperation

WASHINGTON - The head of the International Monetary Fund said she was satisfied with the cooperation between the IMF and European lenders, amid criticism about the flaws in the relationship.

Business, 14 Jun 2013

IMF'S Lagarde - Fed likely to start trimming bond purchases next year

WASHINGTON - The International Monetary Fund expects the U.S. Federal Reserve will trim the amount of bonds it buys every month beginning next year, the organization's chief said on Friday.

Business, 14 Jun 2013

Putin says Russia seeking IMF reform, battling offshores

MOSCOW - The International Monetary Fund needs "thorough reform" and Russia will push for deals giving developing countries more clout in time for a G20 summit it is hosting in September, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks published on Friday.

Business, G20, 13 Jun 2013