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Protesters wield placards asking, "Mr. President, where is our money" at a recent protest against soaring food and fuel prices.

‘The country is on its knees’: Ghana seeks IMF bailout amid economic woes, teachers’ strike 

Business, Economics and Jobs

In a huge reversal for Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo, the government is seeking a loan from the International Monetary Fund to tackle Ghana’s economic woes.

At the entrance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Headquarters, an Avaaz.org activist dressed as Eva Peron — also known as Evita — sings "Don't feed the greed Kristalina," an adaptation of "Don't cry for me Argentina" from the hit musical "Evita,"

COVID-19 recovery in wealthy countries far outpaces the developing world, IMF warns

Business, Economics and Jobs
Health workers instruct a woman before taking a swab for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test.

IMF reassures COVID-19 support after hundreds of groups push back against belt-tightening measures

Business, Economics and Jobs
A health worker checks a man's temperature during door to door screening in an attempt to contain the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Jika Joe informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, April 16, 2020.

Policymakers rush to stave off economic collapse on the African continent

Economics
IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde prepares to host a news conference at the Treasury, in London June 6, 2014. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde ruled herself out of the running for the job of European Commission president on Friday.

IMF chief Christine Lagarde is a powerful force on the global stage

Global Politics
China's Vice Finance Minister, Zhu Guangyao, at the G20 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, last month. Zhu is warning the US to get its fiscal house in order.

China and Japan join the international chorus complaining about US fiscal chaos

Business, Economics and Jobs

China and Japan are the latest countries to publicly complain about the fiscal and political chaos in Washington. But that may not be very helpful, according to Daniel Drezner, professor of political science at the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

Greece tries to pass austerity measures, citizens aren’t happy

Many Greeks aren’t buying the government’s argument for more financial sacrifice. Some are talking about defaulting on loans and pulling out of the EU generally.

Europe reacts to US debt deal

Business, Economics and Jobs

In Europe, some see the eleventh-hour package of spending cuts and tax hikes making up the US debt deal as too little, too late.

Post-Dominique Strauss Kahn, who will lead the IMF?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Dominique Strauss Kahn’s resignation from the International Monetary Fund has set off a global power struggle between the European Union and emerging economies.

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde, Even-Keeled in the Midst of Eurozone Financial Crisis

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde is regarded as a female icon of success and self-confidence in France.