5 Reasons The IMF Says Global Economic Growth Is Slowing
In January, International Monetary Fund economists thought the global economy would grow 3.4 percent this year, but now they've ratcheted back that forecast.
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New Greek Bailout Deal Looms
Greece and its creditors inch closer to a third bailout agreement. Negotiators hope to reach an accord by Tuesday.
If The Mess In Greece Is All Greek To You, Then Read This
This week, Greek will miss a $1.73 billion payment to the International Monetary Fund. The debt crisis has the potential to create financial, economic and geopolitical trouble for Americans.
Greece To Close Banks, Impose Capital Controls Amid Looming Default
Greek officials announced that they would close banks until July 6 in efforts to stanch a run on the euro.
Greece Slouches Toward Default As Germany Rules Out Further Debt Talks
Germany says that there will be no more negotiations after the Greek premier called for a nationwide referendum on a bailout plan. Meanwhile, fearful Greeks are withdrawing their euros.
Cheap Oil Fuels Global Growth. Now If We Just Had Roads And Bridges
The World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund says the pace of economic growth in 2015 will tick up to 3.5 percent, helped along by lower energy costs and weaker currencies.
Disease, War And Terrorism Are Dimming Economic Prospects, Especially In Africa
The International Monetary Fund issued a gloomy forecast and stock investors reacted. By the market's close, the Dow Jones industrial average had tumbled 272.58 points, or 1.6 percent