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Greece gets caretaker PM until new vote in June
A senior judge has been sworn in to head Greece's caretaker government for a month as the debt-crippled country lurches through a political crisis ...
Court official to be appointed Greek interim PM
Greece appointed a senior judge Wednesday to head a caretaker government for a month as it lurches through a political crisis that threatens its ...
Austerity now dirty word in Europe, but what next?
The day after Francois Hollande rode to power in France on a slogan of "change now," the conversation in Europe was already different Monday: ...
Stocks down on eurozone fears, political turmoil
European stocks fell Monday after a key economic indicator pointed to more growth troubles for the eurozone and political developments in France and ...
IMF urges bold changes in Europe
The International Monetary Fund, armed with a replenished arsenal containing billions of dollars to battle Europe's lingering debt crisis, now must ...
IMF warns Europe not to ease up debt battle
An infusion of hundreds of billions of dollars will give the International Monetary Fund a badly needed boost to tackle Europe's prolonged debt crisis
Europe warned not to ease up on dealing with debt
Finance ministers and central bankers hope a $430 billion-plus increase in assistance for the International Monetary Fund is enough to handle any ...
IMF announces $430 billion to boost resources
The International Monetary Fund says it has raised more than $430 billion in an effort to assure finance markets that it has sufficient firepower to ...
IMF's bid for funds just part of Europe's struggle
When the International Monetary Fund meets this weekend, its top goal will be as simple as it is difficult: Get member nations to pledge many more ...
Lagarde urges direct support for European banks
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the officials managing Europe's debt bailout fund should consider providing financial support ...
IMF: Global economic outlook improves slightly
The International Monetary Fund is more optimistic about the global economy after seeing faster U.S. growth and a coordinated effort in Europe to ...
Lagarde: IMF funding need may be less than thought
The head of the International Monetary Fund says the lending agency might not need as large a boost in financial resources as first thought to address ...
IMF chief wants 'more firepower' to fight crises
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund called on the world's developed nations on Tuesday to "increase our firepower" to better ...
IMF chief against any breakup of Eurozone
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund says her global lending organization wants the Eurozone to stay together, not be broken up ...
IMF director says global recovery very fragile
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that the global economy is making some advances in digging itself out of a ...
IMF director cautions against big cuts in spending
The managing director of the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday that the global economy is making some advances in digging itself out of a ...
Gray hair's in fashion, but what about at work?
Jeanne Thompson began going gray at 23. She colored her hair for years as she worked her way into management at a large Boston-area financial services ...
Eurozone boosts financial buffers to $1.1 trillion
The 17 countries that use the euro have boosted their emergency funding for heavily indebted countries to €800 billion ($1.1 trillion) — an amount ...
Oil prices climb above $108 per barrel
Oil prices rose above $108 per barrel as optimism grows about a strengthening global economy. A private survey of the U.S. homebuilding industry on ...
Oil prices climb near $108 per barrel
Oil prices are climbing near $108 per barrel as optimism grows about a strengthening global economy. A private survey of the U.S.
World markets sluggish after banner week
Stock markets were subdued Monday as high oil prices weighed on hopes for the global economic recovery and offset any cheer generated by the news that ...
Oil firm above $107 in Europe on Iran, US economy
Oil prices inched further above $107 a barrel Monday amid mixed signs about U.S. economic strength. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark oil for ...
Oil rises slightly to near $107 in Asia
Oil prices rose slightly to near $107 a barrel Monday in Asia amid mixed signs about U.S. economic strength. Benchmark oil for April delivery was up ...