Washington, D.C. July 29, 2015 SPEAKERS: Christine Lagarde Managing Director, IMF Gerry Rice Director, Communications Department, IMF MR. RICE: Good morning, everyone. And welcome to this Press Briefing here, at the International Monetary Fund. Delighted …
Press Release No. 15/361 July 29, 2015 On July 24, 2015, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation1 with Kiribati, and considered and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting2. Recent economic …
Summary: KEY ISSUES Context. Donor-financed large infrastructure projects, increased public spending, and a pick-up in credit to households have boosted real GDP growth to close to 4 percent in 2014 and to about 3 percent in 2015. Inflation remains low, …
On July 22, the 27-member Governing Council of the Community of Democracies (CD) unanimously endorsed the United States to serve as president of the CD for the 2015-2017 term. The United States welcomes the opportunity to lead this important organization, …
VC-backed companies raised US$32B in Q2 due to mega financings and the rise of non-traditional investors, according to a new report from KPMG and CB Insights. TORONTO, CANADA, July 29, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TORONTO ─ Venture capital (VC)-backed …
Several Department of State and USAID officials will provide remarks at the Presidential Summit of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, August 3-5, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington. The three-day Summit will bring together 500 of …
New American Funding, a national mortgage banker, today announces the grand opening of their Torrance, CA branch. TORRANCE, CA, USA, July 29, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New American Funding, a national mortgage banker, today announces the grand opening of …
Iconic Paso Robles winery brings on accomplished Winemaker Robert Henson. PASO ROBLES, CA, USA, July 29, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Accomplished winemaker Robert Henson, previously of Tooth and Nail Winery, has joined the team at Peachy Canyon Winery as …
Reviews of this comedy-thriller have been good and now the play is available for regional, college or amateur productions. PALM SPRINGS, CA, USA, July 28, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- New Play, “The Shakespeare Conspiracy,” Is Released FOR IMMEDIATE …
July 8, 2015 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), along with CDC and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS), are investigating two outbreaks of …
Several Department of State and USAID officials will provide remarks at the Presidential Summit of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, August 3-5, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington. The three-day Summit will bring together 500 of …
Summary: Infrastructure bottlenecks have been identified as a key obstacle to growth affecting productivity and market efficiency, and hindering domestic integration and export performance. This paper assesses the state of Brazil’s infrastructure, in light …
Summary: We document that, historically, although stronger growth in the U.S. increases growth in emerging markets, U.S. dollar appreciation (depreciation) cycles—which are highly persistent—mitigate (amplify) the impact on real GDP growth in emerging …
Strong operational performance and focus on costs contribute to free cash flow Cash and cash equivalents of more than $1 billion Toronto, Ontario - July 29, 2015 - Kinross Gold Corporation (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) today announced its results for the second …
New York NY - (NewMediaWire) - July 29, 2015 - Tauriga Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: TAUG) or ("Tauriga" or the "Company"), a diversified life sciences company, today announced that is has been granted a 7 calendar day extension by OTC Markets …
SAN RAMON, Calif., July 29, 2015 – The Board of Directors of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today declared a quarterly dividend of one dollar and seven cents ($1.07) per share, payable September 10, 2015, to all holders of common stock as shown on the …
Study Highlights: Eating too much salt long term or gradually increasing salt consumption over time both significantly raise the risk of developing high blood pressure. A study of adults with normal blood pressure in Japan highlights the importance of …
Kits will provide basic necessities for residents of Village on Wiley, a new housing community opening this August JACKSONVILLE, FLA., USA, July 29, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ability Housing of Northeast Florida, a nonprofit organization that provides …
Press Release No. 15/362 July 29, 2015 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved a 22-month Stand-By Arrangement for the Republic of Kosovo, in an amount equivalent to SDR 147.5 million (about €184 million, 250 percent of …
