Tag Archives: International Monetary Fund
Neoliberal Occupation: How the IMF and the European Central Bank Are Strangling the Greek Economy
Ari Paul alternet.org The troika–the IMF, the European Commission and the European Central Bank–is using its leverage to arrange Greece’s debt-ridden economy as it sees fit. With Greek workers bracing themselves for more announcements of privatization of public services and industries, … Continue reading
Christine Lagarde and Nicolas Sarkozy embroiled in new corruption inquiry
Peter Allen The Telegraph Christine Lagarde and Nicolas Sarkozy were embroiled in a new corruption inquiry on Sunday over the awarding of Legion d’Honneur for political favours. The pair already face allegations that Miss Lagarde, the head of the International … Continue reading
Amid international protests, intellectuals and activists issue manifesto for global democracy
Source: UNPACampaign Intellectuals Naomi Klein, Vandana Shiva, Noam Chomsky, Eduardo Galeano and Michael Hardt as well as mass-protest organizers and activists have issued a manifesto that includes a strong call for global democracy and, in particular, democratic rule over the … Continue reading
NM Rothschild & Sons Are Moving In For The Kill! Witness Their Work All Over The Globe! RIGHT NOW!!!
Source: Sovereign Independent The World Bank/IMF is owned and controlled by NM Rothschild & Sons plus 30 to 40 of the wealthiest people in the world. For over 150 years they have planned to take over the planet through money. … Continue reading
IMF push for $1 trillon rescue fund to cost UK £15bn
Source: Telegraph Downing Street says Britain is ready to consider a request for extra funds from the International Monetary Fund, which is seeking to boost its firepower to around $1 trillion to safeguard the global economy. The government made the … Continue reading
IMF to stress test Australian banks
Source: SMH Australia’s banks will endure mandatory stress tests imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to ensure they can withstand another financial crisis. The IMF has targeted the financial systems of Australia and 17 other countries to undergo rigorous … Continue reading
To Contain Future Budget, US Must Raise Taxes By 35%, Cut Entitlements 35%
Source: Wall Street Journal To restrain the U.S.’s future budget crisis, the federal government must raise taxes by at least 35% and cut entitlements such as health care and Social Security by 35%, International Monetary Fund economists warned Monday in … Continue reading