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Banco Espirito Santo Crisis: Regulators Impose Temporary Short Selling Ban
BES says it has €2.1bn of additional capital beyond the minimum it is required to hold.
Ukraine Pleads For More Aid to Rebuild Devastated Eastern Cities
Ukraine agreed a $17bn package with IMF in May but wants more aid to rebuild eastern region.
US and EU Sanctions Had "Chilling Effect" on Russian Economy
Russia could face economic isolation and $100bn of capital flight in 2014.
China's Re-Balancing Act will Hit Asia's Exporters
One percentage point decline in China growth can cut median Asian economy growth by 0.3 percentage point.
IMF Wants China to Target 7% Growth in 2015 And Focus on Reforms
IMF urges China to avoid further reforms to boost economic growth.
IMF Tells UK: Take Action Now on Runaway Housing Market
No sign yet of mortgage credit-led housing bubble says IMF but house price growth a concern.
George Osborne: Bank of England Must Not Hesitate to Stop UK Housing Boom Becoming Bubble
Chancellor says he and monetary policymakers are alert to debt risk of soaring house prices.
World Bank Projects China Growth Above Official Target at 7.6%
China's growth would moderate over medium term due to its economic transformation, says World Bank.
Jeroen Dijsselbloem: Greece May Need Another Bailout
Eurogroup president warns on Greek optimism over state of economy.
Who Are the Women in Running for President of the EU?
IBTimes UK takes a look at the female front-runners for EU presidency.
Greece to Receive $4.64bn IMF Aid Payout
Greece has so far received about $15.8bn from the International Monetary Fund.
Lagarde Urges Africa to Act on Poverty
Forty-five percent of African households are still living in poverty.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde: Icarus-Like Financial Sector Flew too Close to the Sun
Lagarde says still work to do in transforming global financial sector from exclusive to inclusive capitalism.
Serbia In Talks With IMF Over 3-Year Loan
The Balkan country is looking for a deal worth around $1.5bn from the International Monetary Fund.
Ukraine Receives $3.2bn of IMF's $17bn Bailout Package
Ukraine's interim government allocates $1bn to central bank's foreign currency reserves and the rest to the state budget.
Dubai Property Market Could Overheat, IMF Warns
International Monetary Fund regional director urges action over a possible housing bubble in Dubai.
Banks Bullish as Portugal Prepares to Exit Bailout
The country follows Ireland to become the second country to leave the EU/IMF bailout programme.
Ukraine Bailout: Despite What Christine Lagarde's Claims, the IMF Still Does Structural Reform
The IMF chief denies that loans come in exchange for structural reform, but the Ukraine bailout shows she is wrong.
IMF Slashes Russia Growth Forecast as Western Sanctions Bite
International Monetary Fund Slashes Russia's growth forecast to 0.2% for 2014.
UK Consumers Most Confident Since June 2007 Amid Economic Recovery
GfK UK consumer confidence index rises in April off back of string of positive economic data.
IMF Warns of Ukraine Economic Fallout for Eastern Europe
International Monetary Fund report slashes growth prospects for eastern Europe amid an 'unusual constellation of risks'.
UK Recovery Accelerates in April as Rebalancing Begins
CBI survey shows firms increasingly confident about UK economic recovery.
EU Report Warns Greece of €14.9bn Financing Gap
Greece's 2014 financing gap stands at €2.6bn, with a further €12.3bn needed in 2015.
UK Wages Boost Skewed by Executive Pay Rises, says Labour's Balls
Ed Balls, shadow chancellor, says the Labour Party 'won't stop talking about the cost of living crisis'
Egypt: Electricity Price Hikes Shock Rich as Further Reforms Floated
Egypt's planning minister says the richest fifth of the population will have to pay more for electricity soon
Greece May Need Further Bailout Says IMF's Reza Moghadam
Greece sold $4.2bn worth of bonds to investors on 10 April.
Crude Oil Futures Rise on Strong US Consumer Sentiment Data
IEA lowers 2014 outlook for Russia oil demand to 3.5 million barrels a day.
G20 Warns of Other Options If US Fails to Enact IMF Reforms by Year-end
Proposed reforms would double IMF's resources and give more voting power to BRICS nations.
George Osborne: UK Jobs Growth Proves Austerity Critics Wrong
The Chancellor made the comments after coming under fire from the IMF last year.
IMF Slashes Russia's Growth Prospects as Ukraine Crisis Bites
The International Monetary Fund cut its growth prediction for Russia in the wake of escalating tension over Ukraine.