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IMF chief says global economy in holding pattern
LONDON (Reuters) - The global economy is in a holding pattern and vulnerable to more upheaval, and a lasting recovery will depend on policymakers taking the proper steps in coming months, the head of the IMF said on Monday. Full Article
IMF chief says global economy in holding pattern
* Risk that policy unity forged in crisis will dissolve Full Article
IMF board backs $1.4 billion loan for Angola
WASHINGTON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Monday its board approved a $1.4 billion standby loan arrangement for Angola to help it cope with the effects of the global recession. Full Article
U.S. dollar to be reserve currency for years: IMF
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar will remain the world's primary reserve currency for many years or decades, an International Monetary Fund official said on Thursday. Full Article
Recession shows shortcomings in U.S. economic data
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. government is having a tough time guesstimating how many small businesses failed in this recession, casting doubt on the reliability of vital data on employment and economic growth. Full Article
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Belarus
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it reached a staff-level agreement with Belarus, bringing it a step closer to the release of about $700 million in aid. Full Article
U.S. recovery seen subdued, jobless rate high: OECD
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. economic recovery will be weaker than after previous deep recessions, and the high jobless rate will decline only slowly, the OECD said on Thursday. Full Article
IMF board to consider Angola loan Monday
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund's executive board will consider a loan for Angola on Monday, a spokeswoman said on Thursday. Full Article
Geithner: Small businesses' tight credit hurts recovery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Wednesday said tight credit for small business would hinder the economic recovery and called on banks to boost lending to smaller firms. Full Article
IMF says aid discussions continuing with Romania
WASHINGTON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday aid discussions with Romania will continue in the coming weeks, and a mission would return to the country after the political situation was "clarified." Full Article
