Marie Brooks

International Monetary Fund presented its report “World Economic Outlook”. The Fund’s experts raised the forecast for the growth of global GDP in 2017 from 3.4 to 3.5 percent. At the same time, the report notes the weakening of the growth dynamics of developed countries’ economies. The review does not exclude a higher growth rate of […]

International Banking Forum will be held in Sochi from 13 to 16 September. Its theme is “Banks of Russia – XXI century”. The Forum is held annually and always attracts attention not only of representatives of the banking community, but also of the authorities. The event is widely covered by the press. The 2016 International […]

The head of the British Treasury, Philip Hammond, devoted his speech to the issue of negotiations with Brussels on the withdrawal of the country from the European Union. In particular, he said he understands why the European Union is trying to complicate the process in every way possible. By taking a firm stance, Brussels is […]

Head of the Russian Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina answered a number of important questions in her interview to Russia 24 TV channel. He reported that the policy of the Bank of Russia will not undergo major changes in 2018. She’ll still be moderately tough. Nabiullina sees opportunities for further reduction of the key interest rate. […]

After the end of the meeting of the European Central Bank, at which it was decided not to change the rates, the bank held a press conference. Mario Draghi gave a speech. In it, he noted that despite the recent challenges, the eurozone economy has been growing steadily. Inflation is approaching its target level. The […]