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China becomes first developing country to have currency in IMF's basket of lending reserves
The yuan joins the US dollar, euro, pound and Japanese yen in the SDR.
IMF tells China it need more than a relaxed baby policy to tackle ageing society
Other policies like encouraging women and seniors to work are critical.
Saudi Arabia business activity dives to all-time low amid oil price slump
Saudi Arabia non-oil business growth hits record low.
China raises central rate for yuan by largest amount in a decade
The yuan had jumped excessively on Friday by 0.62% even as data showed that manufacturing is still in decline.
China's yuan on track for inclusion in IMF's international basket of currencies
International Monetary Fund officials are expected to give green light for yuan inclusion.
Saudi Arabia may run out of financial assets by 2020 says IMF
Riyadh's budget deficit forecast to hit 20% of GDP this year amid low oil prices.
IMF warns of world economic crash if interest rates are not kept low
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde says there is risk of further decline in growth.
IMF head Christine Lagarde says time is right for carbon emission tax to tackle pollution
At the event the female IMF boss also said that she would be willing to serve for a second term.
Asian markets rise on dovish Fed minutes
US central bank says it is "prudent" to wait for more information before raising interest rates.
IMF chief Christine Lagarde says China slowdown fears exaggerated
China's economy expected to pick up next year as it rebalances towards a more consumer-led model.
Financial crisis II: Will debt-laden emerging economies explode when interest rates rise?
IMF sounds alarm on emerging markets debt as global economy weakens.
Bank of England holds interest rate at 0.5% as low inflation levels worry MPC
BOE Monetary Policy Committee voted eight to one for the move.
IMF: Global financial stability at risk as £2 trillion corporate credit crunch looms
International Monetary Fund warns emerging market companies have over-borrowed by nearly £2 trillion.
Asian markets mostly positive as investors shrug off cut in growth outlook by IMF
Bank of Japan holds monetary policy steady despite sluggish growth and deflation pressures.
IMF chief Christine Lagarde issues growth warning
Global growth likely to remain tepid in 2016 amid uncertain economic climate, Lagarde says.
IMF warning: Emerging markets could face liquidity crisis if interest rates rise
Corporate debt of emerging economies in 2014 was more than four times that in 2004.
Greece election: Alexis Tsipras keen to reunite with Independent Greeks in coalition
Syriza won an impressive 35.5% of the votes cast, which means it will hold 145 seats in parliament.
Saudi Arabia to slash spending amid oil price slump
Finance minister pledges to cut 'unnecessary expenses' and issue more bonds to control budget deficit.
Christine Lagarde: IMF chief warns of global spill after China crash
Lagarde said dependence on Asia and new and innovative products can create risks.
Ireland: 80,000 march in protest at austerity linked new water charges
Ireland's Right2Water campaign says new water charges are 'tip of the austerity iceberg'.
Yuan's inclusion in SDR basket no big deal for global economy say economists
Special drawing rights account for less than 3% of central bank reserve assets, economists say.
Greek debt crisis: Athens repays €3.2bn ECB loan on time after bailout package sent by ESM
€13bn was paid to Greece so it could make the ECB deadline and €10bn to stabilise the banking sector.
IMF defers yuan's inclusion in SDR basket until October 2016
Move comes as IMF awaits further reforms to China's currency policies.
Greece debt crisis: Germany's Bundestag agrees on third bailout deal with impressive majority
Opposition mainly came from conservative party members as even Wolfgang Schauble urged MPs to vote yes.
Greece: German company Fraport to operate 14 Greek airports in first privatisation move
The deal entails a €1.23bn payment from Fraport for the entire period of 50 years and a rent
Oil war could backfire on Saudi Arabia as price plummets
The falling price of oil is piling pressure on the Saudi economy.
IMF: Chinese yuan may become free-floated in next 2-3 years
IMF praises China's recent steps allowing market forces to have greater role in determining exchange rate.
Greece debt crisis: Yanis Varoufakis says bailout deal is destined to fail
Former finance chief claims top officials involved in bailout negotiations feel the same way.
Is China finally loosening its grip on the yuan?
For second day in a row yuan depreciates further causing anxiety in the market.
Greek government in talks with EU officials over third bailout
Plan faces dissent from Finnish government that is 'out of patience' over extent of refinancing deal