Tag Archives: IMF

The Fiscal Health of Nations: General Govt Balance

Posted on April 17, 2012 by macromon

The IMF is out with their Fiscal Monitor today.  Great stats.  Here is a comparison of the fiscal health of the world’s economies. Contrast Norway and Saudi (both oil exporters) with, say,  the U.S. and Japan.  Italy doesn’t look so … Continue reading →

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Charlie Rose: Christine Lagarde

Posted on March 12, 2012 by macromon

Good interview with the IMF’s Christine Lagarde.  They discuss a wide range of topics, including the Greece debt swap, the two Super Marios of Europe, the “new Italian Renaissance,” and the future of the International Monetary Fund.  Well worth your … Continue reading →

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IMF Still Sees Risk in Greece

Posted on February 23, 2012 by macromon

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Lagarde: The Trillion Dollar Woman and Best IMF Chief Ever?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by macromon

We like this woman  We think she could be the best IMF Chief ever.    Stay tuned. Newsweek: In a dramatic speech in Berlin this week, the IMF chief warned that the world could soon face another Great Depression, calling for … Continue reading →

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IMF Having Trouble Raising New Funds

Posted on January 19, 2012 by macromon

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Euro Fracture: It’s the Politics, Stupid!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by macromon

Politics has been and will be the constraint on the latest iteration of Bailout Europe 4.0.  We at the Global Macro Monitor really want to see Europe make it, for markets to rally, and for all to make money. But … Continue reading →

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60 Minutes: Christine Lagarde

Posted on November 21, 2011 by macromon

Christine Largarde’s interview with 60 minutes last night was very impressive.  She is a doer and contradicts the stereotypical “meet and discuss” (over nice lunches) do nothing Eurocrat. Not mentioned was that as an exchange student in the U.S. she … Continue reading →

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Angry Greeks: “EU, IMF Out!”

Posted on November 17, 2011 by macromon

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Greece: Trioka Approves New Loan

Posted on October 11, 2011 by macromon

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Greece Waits…..

Posted on October 10, 2011 by macromon

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