Imf Chief Lagarde

EU markets surge as investors believe Lagarde will embrace dovish policy

Government borrowing costs across the single-currency bloc tumbled to record lows and euro zone blue-chip stocks hit their highest in more than a year after Lagarde was appointed

IMF's Lagarde says she is honoured to head European central bank

EU leaders announced a deal to fill the top positions in the political and economic bloc, including picking Lagarde to succeed ECB chief Mario Draghi

Lagarde to succeed Mario Draghi as ECB chief amid weakening economy

In a statement, Lagarde said that she was "honored to have been nominated" and would temporarily relinquish her responsibilities at the IMF while EU lawmakers look to ratify her appointment

No threat of global recession by trade war, says IMF chief Lagarde

Lagarde told Reuters in an interview, however, that such tariff threats were sapping business and market confidence, and could slow growth that is currently expected to improve next year

IMF chief backs independence as central banks face political pressure

Christine Lagarde's remarks come as some central bankers around the world face increased pressure to bend to the objectives of political leaders and heads of state

Risk of sharper slowdown in global growth had increased: IMF's MD Lagarde

Lagarde urged policymakers to address economic vulnerabilities, especially by reducing high government debt

International cooperation is essential, not optional: IMF chief Lagarde

She urged world leaders to remember the lesson of the global recession that followed the 2008 financial crisis

IMF chief Lagarde calls on world leaders to fix global trade systems

Lagarde said she remained optimistic that disputes between nations could be ironed out

Christine Lagarde sees growth, overheating, debt risks from US tax cuts

Lagarde told Reuters in an interview on Thursday that tax cuts can lift the U.S. growth rate by about 1.2 percentage points

IMF Chief Lagarde warns rise of interest rates from US tax cuts

Lagarde's remarks echoed concerns in financial markets which have been in turmoil amid fears that rising US inflation

IMF chief Lagarde warns against steps to restrict international trade

Lagarde says 'opening barriers' is always a welcome step