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Chinese currency to join IMF basket Oct 1

The Chinese yuan will be officially available for loans and repayments for members of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Oct 1, as previously scheduled, according to the international financial organization.

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IMF looks to expand Special Drawing Rights

The International Monetary Fund is exploring ways to broaden the use of its Special Drawing Rights after the leaders of the G20 reached a consensus on the matter at the G20 Summit in Hangzhou.

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Central bank official assumes IMF post

Zhang Tao, deputy governor of China's central bank, formally assumed his duties as deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund on Monday, an appointment that analysts said showcases China's rising influence in the field of global financial governance.

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Spotlight: IMF's near-term economic outlook for China positive

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Friday that China's near-term economic outlook is positive, with an expected growth rate as high as 6.6 percent this year.

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IMF says yen's rise is now at fair value and yuan is moving in line with fundamentals

The International Monetary Fund said the yen’s surge this year has brought the Japanese currency closer to its fair value, in an assessment that contrasts with expressions of concern by the country’s policy makers about the exchange rate.

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IMF lowers India growth forecast to 7.4%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday marginally pared India's growth estimate, saying it expects it to grow 7.4% in the current financial year (2016-17) as it also trimmed global growth projections due to Brexit.

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Brexit uncertainty leads IMF to cut world growth forecast

Fund now expects global GDP to grow at 3.1% in 2016 and 3.4% in 2017

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IMF cuts 2016 global growth forecast to 3.1 pct amid Brexit uncertainty

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised down its forecast for global growth in 2016 and 2017, due to the uncertainty surrounding Britain's exit from the European Union (Brexit).

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IMF cuts eurozone 2016 growth down to 1.6 pct following Brexit

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday that the euro area GDP growth was expected to decelerate to 1.6 percent this year, mainly due to the negative impact of the UK referendum.

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IMF says Brexit uncertainty likely to dampen global growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned that significant uncertainty over Britain' s vote to leave the European Union (EU) is likely to dampen economic growth in Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.

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IMF's upgrade signals global confidence in China's economic outlook

​The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised its forecast for China's economic growth in the near term and believes that a successful rebalancing of its economy is likely, which signals global confidence in China's economic outlook.

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IMF chief proposes to reappoint David Lipton as first deputy managing director

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Monday announced her decision to renew David Lipton's five-year tenure as the first deputy managing director starting Sept. 1, 2016.

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IMF to identify RMB in its foreign exchange reserves database

This move recognizes the continuing internationalization of the RMB, facilitated by China's reforms to promote a more market-based economy, the IMF said in a statement.

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Yuan and SDR: a welcome change for China and world

With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) including the yuan in an elite reserve currency basket, the Chinese currency ascended to the heart of global finance in a move that should be welcomed by both China and the rest of the world.

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IMF approves inclusion of China's RMB in SDR basket

​The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s executive board on Monday approved the inclusion of China' s currency renminbi (RMB) in its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket as an international reserve currency.

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China's RMB joins IMF's elite currency club, tough journey ahead

​The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday announced that the Chinese currency, Renminbi, is eligible for joining its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) currency basket.

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5 things to know about China's push for yuan inclusion in IMF elite currency basket

The International Monetary Fund will decide on Monday (Nov 30) whether the yuan can be added to its Special Drawing Rights (SDR) basket, alongside the US dollar, euro, yen and pound. Here are five things to know about the yuan and the SDR: