Christine Lagarde
IMF projects 70% of world economy will slow this year

IMF projects 70% of world economy will slow this year
Lender of last resort warns of stagnating manufacturing, slumping trade growth and political turmoil
10 Apr 2019
The ten most powerful women in the world

The ten most powerful women in the world
Theresa May comes in second, ahead of Beyonce and Queen Elizabeth II
5 Dec 2018
Bilderberg conference: Who's going and what's on the agenda?

Bilderberg conference: Who's going and what's on the agenda?
Conspiracy theorists say group aims to form a New World Order and could be composed of 'shape-shifting lizards'
9 Jun 2016
EU to force big firms to disclose tax details

EU to force big firms to disclose tax details
But IMF chief Christine Lagarde pours cold water on hopes of a global tax authority
12 Apr 2016
IMF chief Lagarde ordered to face trial over Tapie payout

IMF chief Lagarde ordered to face trial over Tapie payout
Former French finance minister accused of negligence over €400m compensation for tycoon
18 Dec 2015
The first ladies of finance

The first ladies of finance
How the relationship between Janet Yellen and Christine Lagarde could shape our economic destiny
17 Jul 2015
IMF growth upgrade: Tories' chance to taunt Ed Balls 

IMF growth upgrade: Tories' chance to taunt Ed Balls
Good economic news for George Osborne means whispering campaign against Balls will continue
21 Jan 2014

An open mind on the issues that matter
The Week magazine is simple and clever. Subscribe today and your first 6 issues are completely free.
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 19 Apr 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Friday 19 Apr 2013
19 Apr 2013
FRANCE: IMF's reputation takes another blow

FRANCE: IMF's reputation takes another blow
Christine Lagarde's appointment was meant to bring a fragrant new era post-DSK. What went wrong?
21 Mar 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 21 Mar 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 21 Mar 2013
21 Mar 2013