CompaniesOil and China slump drives gloomy IMF outlookIMF has lowered its forecast of global economic growth over the next two years amid the deepening slowdown in emerging markets.20 Jan 03:44 AM
BusinessTrial casts shadow over Lagarde's quest to remain as IMF leaderChristine Lagarde's smooth ride to a second term as head of the International Monetary Fund just got a little bumpy.18 Dec 09:11 PM
EconomyGlobal growth held back by trade imbalances - IMFCountries with large current-account surpluses need to boost domestic demand to help correct imbalances, says the IMF.31 Jul 11:00 PM
BusinessEU leaders back Merkel's tough standHer critics call her the villain of the Greek drama, a taskmaster forcing a bankrupt nation to its knees.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeEurope urges Tsipras to step backWhile Tsipras' decision to hold a ballot increased the risk of Greece exiting the euro, evidence of contagion elsewhere was limited.29 Jun 11:15 PM
BusinessEnough time to prepare for Greece - PimcoPacific Investment Management Co Chief Executive Officer Douglas Hodge says investors have had three years to prepare.21 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessGreek PM lets fly at IMFGreek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras escalated his defiance towards the country's official creditors, with a pointed attack on the International Monetary Fund.17 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGreece unable to find $2.4b for IMF debtGreece will be unable to find the 1.6 billion ($2.4 billion) sum it is due to hand the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next month, one of the country's ministers has admitted.25 May 05:00 PM
EconomyHow Apple could spend its fortuneThat Apple should buy Greece with all the useless cash it has on hand is just a joke that won't go away.16 May 02:00 AM
CommoditiesMystery of China's gold may soon be solvedChina's push to challenge US dominance in global trade and finance may involve gold - a lot of gold.21 Apr 02:40 AM
EmploymentWhy the US economy is like Game of ThronesThe seasons in George R.R. Martin's "Game of Thrones" aren't regular or celestial, just like business cycles.21 Apr 01:37 AM
OpinionInside Money: Vanilla with a hint of GFC - why fund managers taste of risk to the IMFFund managers - even the 'vanilla' vendors - could pose a risk to the global financial system, according to a new IMF report.13 Apr 09:30 PM
BusinessIMF loan default is Greece's worst optionCountries that default on their IMF obligations often experience widespread disruption to their cross-border financial relations.07 Apr 10:00 PM
WorldEurozone braced for 'catastrophe'Anti-austerity party on the brink of a landmark election victory in Greece as critics claim it could haul the country out of the Eurozone and leave it bankrupt.26 Jan 12:05 AM
BusinessWhy austerity can make recessions worseThink about it like this: spending money on roads and bridges might boost the economy more than just the money the government directly spends.08 Oct 01:49 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Overvalued dollar sounds alarm bellsThe exchange rate may have eased in recent weeks but two reports remind us of just how overvalued the kiwi dollar is, writes Brian Fallow.11 Jun 05:00 PM
EconomyIMF tips NZ economic growth of 3.5pc this yearThe International Monetary Fund expects the New Zealand economy to grow 3.5 per cent this year.10 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessWorld banana supply at riskA disease damaging banana crops in Southeast Asia has spread to the Middle East and Africa, posing risks to world supply and trade totalling $8.9b.10 Apr 04:06 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZ houses overvalued by 25pc - IMFNew Zealand housing is already overvalued by about 25 per cent and if it continues to rise may force the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates, according to the IMF.14 May 11:30 PM
BusinessIMF contributes $1.5b to rescue package for CyprusThe International Monetary Fund says it will contribute €1 billion ($1.5 billion) to a financial rescue package of €10 billion for Cyprus.04 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Mad Butcher's listing details due soonA prospectus for the Mad Butcher's back door listing is expected to be out next week...21 Mar 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateIMF cautions against tinkeringThe International Monetary Fund counsels against "messing with" the NZ monetary policy framework.18 Mar 04:30 PM
