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22 May 2012 Last updated at 11:56 ET

Euro 'threat' to global outlookEuro coin

A weak eurozone is the single biggest threat to the global economy, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.


Christine Lagarde and George OsborneIMF tells UK to consider rate cut

The Bank of England should consider new boosts to the UK economy says the IMF as it backs the government's deficit-cutting strategy.

Japan downgraded on debt concerns

Japan's credit rating is downgraded by two levels by credit rating agency Fitch on concerns about the country's high levels of debt.

Stephanie Flanders, Economics editor Article written by Stephanie Flanders Stephanie Flanders Economics editor

IMF: 'Great policies - shame about the economy'

In its curious report on the UK, the International Monetary Fund has some blunt things to say about the economic recovery, but ultimately held back for fear of making life difficult for Chancellor George Osborne.

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Market index Current value Trend Variation % variation
Dow Jones 12534.64 Up 30.16 0.24%
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