International Monetary Fund Stories
BRICS Nations Open New Development Bank In Shanghai As 'Alternative' To IMF, World Bank
The New Development Bank had a rocky start, with disagreements between its member nations causing several delays since it was first proposed in 2012.
Greece Begins Payment Of $6.8B To ECB, IMF: Officials
The country secured a 7.16 billion euro bridge financing from the European Financial Stability Mechanism (EFSM) last week.
Is Greek Bailout Deal Viable? IMF President Christine Lagarde Gives Unequivocal 'No'
Asked if the proposed bailout deal was viable, Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund, told an interviewer, "The response is quite categorical: No."
Greek Debt Crisis: IMF Chief Calls For Restructuring Debt As German Parliament Debates Bailout
The issue of debt relief for Greece is "uncontroversial," Mario Draghi, chief of the European Central bank, said on Thursday.
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi Offers Bolstered Lifeline To Greece, Defends ECB Policy
Mario Draghi said the European Central Bank "continues to act on the assumption that Greece is and will remain a member of the euro area."
Greece Debt Crisis: IMF Call For Greek Debt Relief Caps Years Of Growing Concerns
The IMF opposition to the latest Greek bailout deal reflects years of growing trepidation over Greece's long-term debt sustainability.
Greece Debt Crisis: Many Germans Back Merkel's Hard Line, Despite IMF Criticism
Many German people have no interest in considering debt forgiveness for Greece.
Greece Debt Crisis: Syriza Majority Will Not Support Greek Bailout Plan
Prime Minister Alex Tsripas faces opposition from 107 of 201 of his Syriza party central committee members.
Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney Warns Greek Bailout is 'Not Sustainable'
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras still needs his own parliament to approve the deal.
Greek Debt Crisis: Latest Greece Deal Would Open Stores On Sunday, Encourage Retail Sales Specials, Open ‘Restricted Professions’
Greeks have long cherished the idea that Sunday is a time for worship, family, leisure — and anything that doesn’t involve going to work. That's about to change.
Greek Debt Crisis: Greece, Creditors Reach 'Greekment' After Marathon Talks In Brussels
Greece and its creditors have reached a unanimous deal early on Monday, following marathon negotiations in Brussels.
Greece Submits Proposal To Avert Exit From Eurozone That Includes Tax Hikes, Pension Cuts
The fate of Greece and the eurozone could be determined Sunday, when European Union leaders decide if new Greek reform proposals go far enough.
Greece Bailout Vote: Poorer Greeks Voted Against Austerity, Rich Were In Favor Of Proposal
Poorer and younger Greeks voted "no" in last weekend's referendum, while wealthier Greeks voted "yes."
Greek Debt Crisis: What Will A Third Eurozone Bailout And More Austerity Do To The Greek Economy?
As Greece returns to the negotiating table with eurozone finance chiefs, the prospect of more austerity brings back painful memories.
Greek Debt Crisis: What Happens If Greece Leaves The Eurozone?
Here's a look at how a possible Greece departure from the eurozone might unfold — and what could happen next.
Greek Crisis: After Referendum, Government Shakeup, Greece Prepares For Uncertain Future
Armed with a decisive referendum result rejecting austerity, Greece now enters a crucial negotiating week with one familiar face missing.
Greek Referendum 2015: Greek Voters Reject Bailout Offer, Vote ‘No’ On Creditors’ Demands
"With the difficult circumstances prevailing today you made a very brave choice," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said.
Greek Referendum Live Results Update: 'No' Vote Set To Win With 61% Says Greek Interior Minister Nikos Voutsis
"I'm fully aware the mandate you gave me is not one of a rupture with Europe but a mandate to strengthen our negotiating position to seek a viable solution."
Greek Referendum Results 2015: Opinion Polls Show A 'No' Vote Will Likely Prevail
A "no" vote from Greek voters could lead to Greece's exit from the eurozone and a return to the drachma.
Greece Referendum: Growing Fear Of 'Civil War' As 'No' Rallies Held Across Europe
As Greeks vote in a referendum that will likely decide their future in the EU, bitter divisions are emerging among the electorate, with friends and even families at odds.
Greece Debt Crisis: Referendum Vote Live Stream, Where To Watch And Check For Updates On Greek Debt Vote
Here are some links to help you keep up-to-date on Sunday's vote. Yes or no?
Greek Referendum 2015: What Does A 'Yes' Or 'No' Vote Mean For Greece's Debt Crisis?
Greeks go to the polls Sunday in a pivotal moment that could determine the country's fate in the eurozone.
Greek Debt Crisis: Prime Minister Tsipras Urges 'No' Vote Before Debt Referendum Vote
"I call upon you to ignore the sirens, the scaremongering," Alexis Tsipras told a crowd in Athens, two days before the referendum over whether Greece should accept the IMF's bailout repayment terms.
Greek Debt Crisis: Finance Minister Threatens Resignation If Voters Accept Bailout Terms
"I won't sign another extend and pretend," Yanis Varoufakis said of the bailout deal.
Greek Debt Crisis: How Will Global Financial Markets React To The Referendum?
Greek voters will hit the polls Sunday to evaluate the eurozone's latest debt offer. The market is paying close attention.
Venezuelan President Maduro Expresses Solidarity With Greece in Economic Crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expressed his solidarity with the Greek prime minister and the Greek people in his weekly televised address.
Greek Debt Crisis: How Did Greece Get Here And Where Is It Going?
From Syriza to the Grexit to the troika, all your questions about the turmoil consuming Europe are answered.
Greece 'Prepared To Accept' Creditors' Bailout Proposal: Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras
In a letter to the creditors, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras wrote he was prepared to accept many of the terms of an earlier bailout package.
Greek Default: IMF Confirms Greece Missed Debt Payment
Greece missed its scheduled debt repayment Tuesday, making it the first advanced economy to default in the IMF's seven-decade history.
What's Next For Greece? As PM Alexis Tsipras Faces Looming Default, Greek Citizens May Decide The Country's Ultimate Fate
European Union authorities are making a last-ditch offer to Athens to save the country from going bankrupt, but Athens is likely hours away from defaulting on its debt.