Christine Lagarde
Ireland leads the way as Europe's economy shows growth after months of stagnation
THE European economy - led by Ireland - grew modestly in the most recent quarter, breaking out of months of stagnation or contraction as higher interest rates designed to fight inflation make it more expensive for households and businesses to borrow, invest and spend.
European Central Bank head Lagarde targeted in hacking attempt
The attempt took place ‘recently’, the Frankfurt-based central bank said.
Bono says 'amoral' capitalism needs taming
U2 frontman Bono, who has been a prominent campaigner on development issues for decades, has said capitalism is not immoral, "it's amoral".
No-deal Brexit would inflict substantial costs on UK economy, says IMF
LEAVING the EU without a Brexit deal would inflict "substantial costs" on the UK economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.
Blonde? Brunette? Redhead? We're all going grey at the end of the day
A SILICON Valley CEO recently shared her secret to being taken seriously in life.
Trump good for US economy in short term says IMF chief
Donald Trump is likely to be good for the American economy in the short term, according to the head of the International Monetary Fund.
IMF boss Christine Lagarde convicted to negligence by French court
Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has been convicted of negligence by a special French court for her role in a hugely contentious arbitration award to a businessman in 2008.
IMF boss faces trial over €400m payment
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde must stand trial in France over a 2008 arbitration ruling that handed €400 million (£336m) to a politically connected business magnate, France's top court has ruled.
