August 31, 2014

IMF 'confident' Lagarde can continue despite investigation

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence in its leader Christine Lagarde, despite her being investigated for negligence in France.

August 30, 2014

Eurozone gripped by deflation fears as inflation rate hits five-year low

Fears that the eurozone could tip into outright deflation have been fanned as the inflation rate in the currency bloc hit a new five-year low of 0.3%.

August 29, 2014

France's jobless total rises sharply in July

The number of people looking for work in France rose 0.8% in July to a new record of 3,424,400. The sharp rise confirms a longer term trend with the number of jobless rising 4.3% over the last year.

August 28, 2014

GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, bond yields dip as looser ECB policy eyed

LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The euro hit its lowest level against the dollar in nearly a year and euro zone government bond yields fell to record lows on Tuesday on expectations the European Central Bank might ease monetary policy as soon as next week.

August 27, 2014

Germany should drive economic recovery in Europe, IMF chief says

Geneva (AFP) - IMF chief Christine Lagarde wants Germany to play a bigger role in propelling economic recovery in Europe, she hinted in an interview broadcast on Monday, suggesting that German wages should rise.