Conny Lotze

IMF Trims U.S. Growth Outlook in Draft Report Citing Fiscal Cuts

The International Monetary Fund lowered its forecast for U.S. growth as automatic budget cuts slow the expansion, according to a draft of the Washington-based lender’s World Economic Outlook.

IMF Says It Will Discuss Greece on Athens Review Mission

The International Monetary Fund “will discuss recent developments” in Greece when a planned review mission returns to Athens, a spokeswoman for the IMF said today.

IMF Says It's Yet to Set `Firm' Date for Ukraine Mission, Talks Continue

The International Monetary Fund has yet to set a “firm” date for the start of its mission to Ukraine, spokeswoman Conny Lotze said in an e-mailed reply to questions. “Technical” discussion are ongoing, she added. Deputy Prime Minister Serhiy Tigipko said last month that a mission would arrive in the country this week.

Strauss-Kahn Saga Exposes Flaws in Europe’s Greek Debt-Crisis Management

Greece’s budget was unraveling, Germany and the European Central Bank were at odds over the fix, revelations of secret meetings and cover-ups were sapping confidence in Europe’s crisis management -- and then came the encounter between Dominique Strauss-Kahn and the maid.

Cyprus Requests Funds Becoming Fifth Euro Nation to Seek Aid

Cyprus sought a financial lifeline from the euro area’s firewall funds, becoming the fifth of the euro’s 17 member states to request a bailout.

Christine Lagarde Leads Agustin Carstens in IMF Race as Nominations Close

Christine Lagarde , who has taken her campaign to head the International Monetary Fund to India and China while keeping her fans posted on Twitter, may be poised to defeat her main rival, Agustin Carstens .

Treasuries, Irish Default Swaps Rise on Debt Woes; Euro Slips

Treasuries rose while the cost to insure Irish government bonds jumped to a record amid concern that Europe’s debt crisis is worsening and American consumer confidence is slumping. U.S. stocks fluctuated; the euro fell.

IMF Says No Ukraine Mission `Planned at the Moment;' Fund to Provide Dates

The International Monetary Fund said it hasn’t set a date for a mission to Ukraine, contradicting comments by government officials who said a delegation is due this week.

European Stocks Are Little Changed; BASF Gains, Greek Banks Drop

European stocks were little changed after four straight weeks of losses for the benchmark Stoxx Europe 600 Index , as chemical makers and renewable-energy companies gained while banks fell amid sovereign-debt concern.

IMF Says It's Awaiting Ukraine Economic Proposals Before Decision on Loan

The International Monetary Fund said it “continues” talks on economic policies with Ukraine and “is awaiting” additional proposals on how the government will strengthen its public finances and financial system.

"Poul Thomsen' s visit has been postponed, and new dates have not yet been set."

- Conny Lotze on Jun 25, 2012

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